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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.
Power61 hp[P]
Founded1953 - 1956
Model500
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 500
Power
| Plows | 5 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 63.81 hp (47.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 56.32 hp (42.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
Tires
| Other | 18-26, 48 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 15-30 |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear (steel) | 14-30 |
| Ag front (steel) | 30 |
Engine
| Type | J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1350 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.0:1 |
| Displacement | 377 ci (6.2 L) |
| Engine Detail | diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 520 | industrial tractor |
|---|
Dimensions
| Height | 61.4 inches (155 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 114.3 inches (290 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60.75 inches (154 cm) |
| Front tread | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 11,605 lbs (5264 kg) |
| Operating weight | 8,000 lbs (3628 kg) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built | 5,985 |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Original price | $4,900 in 1958 |
| Industrial version | Case 520, 265 built |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 956 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3254 ft/min (991.82 meters/min) |
| Width | 8.25 inches (20 cm) |
| Diameter | 13 inches (33 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| 1857 | 8100001 |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5700001 |
| 1954 | 8035001 |
| 1955 | 8060001 |
| 1956 | 8080001 |
| Location | plate on instrument panel |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |