J.I. Case lawn tractors
J.I. Case 442
The J.I. Case 442 is a garden tractor produced from 1969 to 1972 as part of the 400 Series. It features a 12 hp Kohler K301AS 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a hydraulic HY-Drive transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. The tractor has a wheelbase of 46 inches, weighs 770 lbs, and uses lawn/turf tires sized 6.50-8 front and 8.00-16 rear. It includes an open operator station with manual steering and mechanical contracting band brakes. The hydraulic system is open center with 1.25 gallons capacity and 2000 psi pressure. Optional attachments include mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and a front-end loader. The 442 was built in Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA.
Power12 hp
Founded44/48" deck
Model442
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 442
Tires
| Lawn/turf rear | 8.00-16 |
|---|---|
| Lawn/turf front | 6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K301AS |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x3.25 inches (86 x 83 mm) |
| Displacement | 476 cc (29.07 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Compression ratio | 6:1 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (Cold) (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches (Cold) (0.508 mm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
Features
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical contracting band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 41 inches (104 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 46 inches (116 cm) |
| Rear tread | 31.5 inches (80 cm) |
| Front tread | 33.5 inches (85 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 38.5 inches (97 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 770 lbs (349 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 11 inches (27 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43.5 inches (110 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 24 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | starter-generator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 8 gpm (30.3 lpm) |
Production
| Series | 400 Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years produced | 1969 - 1972 |
| Manufactured in | Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA |
Attachments
| Blade | 54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount |
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| Snowblower | 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount |
| Front-end loader | Johnson 14 Loader, 500 lbs lift (full at pin) (226 kg), 45° dump, 20 inches reach (dumped) (50 cm), 76 inches height (at pin) (193 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 71 inches clearance (level) (180 cm), weight: 370 lbs (167 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm), Specification of loader type B185 |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | hydraulic drive |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Model | HY-Drive |
| Description | The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle. |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
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