J.I. Case 500

The J.I. Case 500 is a standard-tread farm tractor built from 1953 to 1956 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 6.2L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing an estimated 61.1 hp. The tractor has a 4-speed gear transmission and two-wheel drive with an open operator station. It has a rear independent PTO with a 540 rpm type. The 500 was also made in an industrial version called the Case 520. Total production was 5,985 units, with an original price of $4,900 in 1958. The tractor has a wheelbase of 88 inches, weighs 8,000 lbs operating weight, and can pull 5 plows. It has front tires sized 7.50-18 and rear tires 15-30.