J.I. Case 400
The J.I. Case 400 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 251 ci 4.1 L engine. Transmission: Powr-range. Operating weight: 6,000 lbs 2721 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
21 gal
79.5 L
Transmission
Powr-range
Operating Weight
6,000 lbs
2721 kg
Overview
 | 1955 - 1957
400 SeriesStandard-tread tractor
400 Series
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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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). | |
Variants | |
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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 400 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 4.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
J.I. Case 400 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 400 Power | |
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Belt (claimed) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Plows | 4 (14-inch) |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power optional | |
Mechanical dry discs brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 21 gal
79.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 2.25 gal
8.5 L |
2.6 gal (with Eagle Hitch)
9.8 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82 inches
208 cm |
Weight | 5600 to 6000 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.5 inches
26 cm |
Width | 7.25 inches
18 cm |
RPM | 1128 |
Speed | 3101 ft/min
945.18 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | generator |
Charging volts | 12 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 150 |
References | |
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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 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 251 ci / 4.1 L Diesel
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 |
J.I. Case 400 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Powr-range
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. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 400 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13-30 |
Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 14-30 |
50" (steel) | |
Dimensions | |
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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 |
J.I. Case 400 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 61.9 inches
157 cm |
Hood | 61 inches
154 cm |
Exhaust | 89 inches
226 cm |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 400.
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 400 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 400.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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