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J.I. Case 1200 Traction King

The J.I. Case 1200 Traction King is a four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor produced from 1966 to 1969. It was manufactured by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin and Rockford, Illinois, USA, with a total of 1,549 units built. The tractor features a turbocharged 7.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine, Clark R500 6-speed transmission, and hydraulic four-wheel power steering. It delivers a claimed 106 hp at the drawbar and 120 hp at the PTO, with tested power figures closely matching. The 1200 model has a wheelbase of 100.5 inches and weighs 17,200 lbs. It is equipped with 23.1-26 tires front and rear, a category III rear hitch, and a 1000 RPM rear PTO. The tractor is known for its robust 4WD capabilities and open operator station.
Power133 hp[P]
Founded1966 - 1969
Model1200

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 1200 Traction King

Power
PTO (tested)119.90 hp (89.4 kW)
PTO (claimed)120 hp (89.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)106.20 hp (79.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)106 hp (79.0 kW)
Engine
Rated RPM2000
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke4.375x5.00 inches (111 x 127 mm)
Compression15:1
Displacement451 ci (7.4 L)
Engine DetailJ.I. Case turbocharged diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled
Starter volts24
Dimensions
Weight17,200 lbs (7801 kg)
Rear tire23.1-26
Wheelbase100.5 inches (255 cm)
Front tire23.1-26
Hydraulics
Valves2
Pressure1500 psi (103.4 bar)
Total flow24 gpm (90.8 lpm)
Mechanical
Drive4x4 4WD
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic shoe brakes
Steeringfour-wheel hydraulic power
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
FactoriesRacine, Wisconsin, USA; Rockford, Illinois, USA
Total built1,549
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
Original price$20,200 in 1969
Years produced1966 - 1969
Transmission
Gears6 forward and reverse
Clutchdry disc
TransmissionClark R500
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type1000