J.I. Case 400
Type: Standard-tread Tractors
Contents:
Production | |
| Manufacturer: | J.I. Case |
| Type: | Standard-tread tractor |
| Factory: | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built: | 2,077 |
| Original price: | $4,400 (1958) |
| 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). | |
Variants | |
| diesel standard | |
| diesel row-crop | |
| diesel vineyard | |
| diesel high-crop | |
| diesel orchard | |
| gasoline standard | |
| gas row-crop | |
| gas high-crop | |
| 420: | diesel industrial |
J.I. Case 400 Power | |
| Belt (claimed): | 50 hp 37.3 kW |
| Plows: | 4 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering: | manual |
| power optional | |
| Brakes: | mechanical dry discs |
| Cab: | Open operator station. |
| Transmission: | 8-speed |
Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 2.25 gal 8.5 L |
| 2.6 gal 9.8 L (with Eagle Hitch) | |
Hydraulics | |
| Capacity: | 2.25 gal 8.5 L |
| 2.6 gal 9.8 L (with Eagle Hitch) | |
| Pressure: | 600 psi 41.4 bar |
| Valves: | 2 (optional) |
| Total flow: | 12 gpm 45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
| Type: | Case Eagle Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 540 |
400 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Top-right of instrument panel. |
| 1955: | 8060000 |
| 1956: | 8080001 |
| 1957: | 8100001 |
Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | generator |
| Charging volts: | 12 |
| Batteries: | 2 |
| Battery volts: | 6 |
| Battery AH: | 150 |
Engine Detail | |
| J.I. Case | |
| diesel | |
| 4-cylinder 8-valve | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement: | 251 ci 4.1 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.00x5.00 inches 102 x 127 mm |
| Air cleaner: | oil bath |
| Pre-heating: | ether capsules |
| Compression: | 15:1 |
| Rated RPM: | 1500 |
| Idle RPM: | 600-1600 |
| Firing order: | 1-3-4-2 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Coolant capacity: | 29.6 qts 28.0 L |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.012 inches 0.305 mm (cold) |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.012 inches 0.305 mm (cold) |
Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Powr-range |
| Gears: | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity: | 60 qts 56.8 L |
| Oil type: | SAE 90 |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase: | 82 inches 208 cm |
| Length: | 133 inches 337 cm |
| Width: | 66.6 inches 169 cm |
| Weight: | 6,000 lbs 2721 kg |
| Shiping weight: | 5,600 lbs 2540 kg |
| Clearance (front axle): | 17.4 inches 44 cm |
| Front tread: | 52 to 58 inches 132 to 147 cm |
| Rear tread: | 52 to 64 inches 132 to 162 cm |
