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J.I. Case 425

The J.I. Case 425 is a gas industrial tractor produced from 1955 to 1957 as part of the 400 Series. It was built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, with a total production of 205 units. It features a 4.1L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, an 8-speed mechanical shuttle transmission, and a claimed belt power of 50 hp (37.3 kW). The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering (power optional) and an open operator station. It has a Case Eagle Hitch as an optional tractor hitch and an independent rear PTO with a mechanical wet disc clutch. The tractor's dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 133-inch length, and 66.6-inch width, with various tire options for agricultural use. The electrical system is 6 volts with a generator charging system and a 150 AH battery.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 425

Power

Belt (claimed):50 hp (37.3 kW)

Engine

Make:J.I. Case
Type:gasoline
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Idle RPM:600-1665
Cylinders:4-cylinder 8-valve
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:1500
Sparkplug:Champion 8
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm)
Compression:6.5:1
Fuel system:carburetor
Displacement:251 ci (4.1 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:6
Coolant capacity:29.6 qts (28.0 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.012 inches (cold) (0.305 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.020 inches (cold) (0.508 mm)

Height

Hood:61 inches (154 cm)
Exhaust:89 inches (226 cm)
Steering wheel:61.9 inches (157 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:21 gal (79.5 L)
Aux. fuel:1 gal (3.8 L)
Hydraulic system:2.6 gal (9.8 L)

Variants

400:diesel standard
401:diesel row-crop
402:diesel vineyard
403:diesel high-crop
405:diesel orchard
410:gasoline standard
411:gas row-crop
413:gas high-crop
420:diesel industrial
425:gas industrial

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:150
Battery Group:4
Battery volts:6
Charging system:generator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:2.6 gal (9.8 L)
Pump flow:12 gpm (45.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual, power optional
Final drives:bull gear
Operator station:Open operator station.

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:205
Manufacturer:J.I. Case

Belt Pulley

RPM:1166
Speed:3205 ft/min (976.88 meters/min)
Width:7.25 inches (18 cm)
Diameter:10.5 inches (26 cm)

Transmission

Type:mechanical shuttle
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:304.8mm dry disc
Oil type:SAE 90
Description:Four gears plus reverse, with high and low ranges. All gears and ranges selected by a single lever.
Oil capacity:60 qts (56.8 L)
Transmission:Powr-range

Tractor hitch

Type:Case Eagle Hitch Optional

Serial Numbers

1955:8060000
1956:8080001
1957:8100001
Location:Top-right of instrument panel.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:66.6 inches (169 cm)
Length:133 inches (337 cm)
Wheelbase:82 inches (208 cm)
Rear tread:52 to 64 inches (132 to 162 cm)
Front tread:52 to 58 inches (132 to 147 cm)
Tires Ag rear:13-30, 14-30
Tires Ag front:6.00-16, 7.50-16
Clearance (front axle):17.4 inches (44 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:mechanical wet disc
Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:558@1500
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)