J.I. Case 400

1955 - 1957

400 Series

Standard-tread tractor

Manufacturer

J.I. Case

Standard-tread tractor

Built in 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).

400

diesel standard

401

diesel row-crop

402

diesel vineyard

403

diesel high-crop

405

diesel orchard

410

gasoline standard

411

gas row-crop

413

gas high-crop

420

diesel industrial

425

gas industrial

J.I. Case 4.1L 4-cyl diesel

8-speed

Belt (claimed)

50 hp 37.3 kW

Plows

4 (14-inch)

Two-wheel drive

Steering

manual

power optional

Mechanical dry discs brakes

Open operator station.

Fuel

21 gal 79.5 L

Hydraulic system

2.25 gal 8.5 L

2.6 gal (with Eagle Hitch) 9.8 L

Capacity

2.25 gal 8.5 L

2.6 gal (with Eagle Hitch) 9.8 L

Pressure

600 psi 41.4 bar

Valves

2 (optional)

Total flow

12 gpm 45.4 lpm

Type

Case Eagle Hitch

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)

Wheelbase

82 inches 208 cm

Weight

5600 to 6000 pounds

Front tire

6.00-16

Rear tire

13-30

Diameter

10.5 inches 26 cm

Width

7.25 inches 18 cm

RPM

1128

Speed

3101 ft/min 945.18 meters/min

Ground

negative

Charging system

generator

Charging volts

12

Batteries

2

Battery volts

6

Battery AH

150

All New "400" published in 1955, by J.I. Case

Operator's Instruction Manual 400 Series Diesel Tractors (5688) published in 1954

Dealer's Service Manual "400" Series Tractors and Engines (5692) published in 1955

Manufacturer

J.I. Case

Fuel Type

Diesel

Configuration

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 (cold) 0.305 mm

Exhaust valve clearance

0.012 inches (cold) 0.305 mm

Oil capacity

9 qts 8.5 L

Oil change

120 h

Transmission

Powr-range

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverse

Oil capacity

60 qts 56.8 L

Oil type

SAE 90

Four gears plus reverse, with high and low ranges. All gears and ranges selected by a single lever. A "belt-neutral" position lies between the high and low ranges, intended for stationary work. Gears 7, 8, and high reverse are locked out on tractors equipped with steel wheels.

With 13-30 rear tires.

Ag front

6.00-16

Ag rear

13-30

Ag front

7.50-16

Ag rear

14-30

50" (steel)

Wheelbase

82 inches 208 cm

Length

133 inches 337 cm

Width

66.6 inches 169 cm

Weight

6,000 lbs 2721 kg

Shipping 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

Steering wheel

61.9 inches 157 cm

Hood

61 inches 154 cm

Exhaust

89 inches 226 cm