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J.I. Case 400

J.I. Case 400 tractor
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The J.I. Case 400 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1955 to 1957 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 4.1L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing an estimated 55.6 hp. The tractor has an 8-speed Powr-range transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with manual steering and optional power steering. The 400 series includes various variants such as row-crop, vineyard, high-crop, orchard, gasoline, and industrial models. The tractor has a Case Eagle Hitch, independent rear PTO with 540 rpm, and a belt pulley for stationary work. It has a wheelbase of 82 inches, weighs about 6,000 lbs, and uses 6.00-16 front and 13-30 rear tires. The electrical system is 12 volts with a generator charging system and two 6-volt batteries.
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Power55 hp[B]
Founded1955 - 1957
Model400

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 400

Power

Plows:4 (14-inch)
Belt (claimed):50 hp (37.3 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:13-30, 14-30
Ag front:6.00-16, 7.50-16
Steel front:50"

Engine

Type:J.I. Case 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Detail:J.I. Case diesel 4-cylinder 8-valve liquid-cooled
Idle RPM:600-1600
Rated RPM:1500
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm)
Compression:15:1
Pre-heating:ether capsules
Displacement:251 ci (4.1 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:29.6 qts (28.0 L)
Oil change interval:120 h
Intake valve clearance:0.012 inches (cold) (0.305 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.012 inches (cold) (0.305 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)
Hydraulic system:2.25 gal (8.5 L), 2.6 gal (with Eagle Hitch) (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

Dimensions

Width:66.6 inches (169 cm)
Length:133 inches (337 cm)
Weight:6,000 lbs (2721 kg)
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)
Shipping weight:5,600 lbs (2540 kg)
Clearance (front axle):17.4 inches (44 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery AH:150
Battery volts:6
Charging volts:12
Charging system:generator

Hydraulics

Valves:2 (optional)
Capacity:2.25 gal (8.5 L), 2.6 gal (with Eagle Hitch) (9.8 L)
Pressure:600 psi (41.4 bar)
Total flow:12 gpm (45.4 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical dry discs brakes
Steering:manual, power optional
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Notes:While an entire series of tractors was referred to as Case 400, the actual Case model 400 tractor was the standard-tread diesel version. The tractors in the 400 series are identified by a two-digit code (4xx). The second digit indicates the engine type: 0 for diesel (40x) and 1 for gas/lp (41x). The third digit indicates the chassis type: 0 for standard (4x0), 1 for row-crop (4x1), 3 for high-crop (4x3).
Series:400 Series
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:2,077
Original price:$4,400 (1958)
Years produced:1955 - 1957

Belt Pulley

RPM:1128
Speed:3101 ft/min (945.18 meters/min)
Width:7.25 inches (18 cm)
Diameter:10.5 inches (26 cm)

Transmission

Type:Powr-range
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Four gears plus reverse, with high and low ranges. All gears and ranges selected by a single lever. A "belt-neutral" position lies between the high and low ranges, intended for stationary work. Gears 7, 8, and high reverse are locked out on tractors equipped with steel wheels.
Oil type:SAE 90
Oil capacity:60 qts (56.8 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:Case Eagle Hitch

Serial Numbers

1955:8060000
1956:8080001
1957:8100001

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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