J.I. Case 1200 Traction King

The J.I. Case 1200 Traction King is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 451 ci 7.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 119.90 hp 89.4 kW. Transmission: Clark R500. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 17,200 lbs 7801 kg.

Engine Power

119.90 hp 89.4 kW

Drive & Traction

4x4 4WD

Fuel & Capacities

8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour

Transmission

Clark R500

Operating Weight

17,200 lbs 7801 kg

Overview

	1966 - 1969 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factories	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
	Rockford, Illinois, USA
Total built	1,549
Original price was $20,200 in 1969

J.I. Case 1200 Engine
J.I. Case 7.4L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

J.I. Case 1200 Transmission
6-speed
Transmission details ...

J.I. Case 1200 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	106 hp 79.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	120 hp 89.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	106.20 hp 79.2 kW
PTO (tested)	119.90 hp 89.4 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	4x4 4WD
Steering	four-wheel hydraulic power
Four-wheel hydraulic shoe brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Pressure	1500 psi 103.4 bar
Valves	2
Total flow	24 gpm 90.8 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	100.5 inches 255 cm
Weight	17,200 lbs 7801 kg
Front tire	23.1-26
Rear tire	23.1-26
Full dimensions and tires ...

References

1965 Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case
Buyers Guide for '67 published in 1967, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 451 ci / 7.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	451 ci 7.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.375x5.00 inches 111 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	15:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	24

Transmission

Transmission — Clark R500

Transmission	Clark R500
Gears	6 forward and reverse
Clutch	dry disc

Dimensions

J.I. Case 1200 Tires
Ag front	23.1-26
Ag rear	23.1-26

Dimensions
Wheelbase	100.5 inches 255 cm
Weight	17,200 lbs 7801 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 868
Diesel 6-speed 4WD October 14 - 23, 1964 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 868 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	119.90 hp 89.4 kW
Fuel use	8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	106.20 hp 79.2 kW
Fuel use	8.2 gal/hour 31.0 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	15,860 lbs 7194 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 1200 Traction King based on its 119.9 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)	Heavy Duty	Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙	Heavy Duty	Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 1200 Traction King.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.3 hrs

Approximately 1.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (8.2 gal / 31 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.6 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

J I Case J.I. Case 1200 Traction King Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 1200 Traction King.

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Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)119.9 hp

Kilowatts (kW)89.4 kW

Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)121.6 PS

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