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J.I. Case 400

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.

Power55 hp[B]

Founded1955 - 1957

Model400

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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