J.I. Case 411-B

The J.I. Case 411-B is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 148 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 37.12 hp 27.7 kW. Transmission: Case-O-Matic gear. Operating weight: 4349 lbs 1972 kg.

Engine Power
37.12 hp 27.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13.8 gal 52.2 L
Transmission
Case-O-Matic gear
Operating Weight
4349 lbs*With 5.50-16 and 13-28 tires. 1972 kg

Overview

J.I. Case 411-B tractor photo
1958 - 1960 400B SeriesRow-Crop tractor 400B Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Original price was $3,300 in 1960
Advertised as the Case 400 Case-O-Matic, the Case 411B was an upgraded version of the Case 300 row-crop with the new Case-O-Matic torque converter transmission.
Variants
411B
Case-O-Matic row-crop
311B
gear row-crop
410B
Case-O-Matic utility
J.I. Case 411-B Engine
J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
J.I. Case 411-B Power
PTO (claimed)
37 hp 27.6 kW
Plows
3
Drawbar (tested)
29.72 hp 22.2 kW
PTO (tested)
37.12 hp 27.7 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes
Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
13.8 gal 52.2 L
Hydraulic system
3 gal 11.4 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
3 gal 11.4 L
Pressure
1200 psi 82.7 bar
Tractor hitch
Type
Eagle Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Engine RPM
541@1970
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
84.5 inches (tricycle) 214 cm
79.5 inches (GP) 201 cm
Weight
4349 lbs 1972 kg
Front tire
5.50-16
Rear tire
11-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
10.25 inches 26 cm
Width
6 inches 15 cm
RPM
1180
Speed
3060 ft/min 932.69 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
positive
Charging system
generator
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
50
References
411-B references literature
300B-400B Tractors Operators Manual (9-472) published in 1958
Case-o-matic Drive 400 published in 1958, by J.I. Case
J.I. Case presents published in 1957

Engine

Engine Detail — 148 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
148 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.375x4.125 inches 86 x 105 mm
Fuel system
carburetor
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
7.1:1
Rated RPM
2050
Idle RPM
500-2125
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
13 qts 12.3 L
Sparkplug
Champion D-16
Sparkplug gap
0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.014 inches (cold) 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.014 inches (cold) 0.356 mm
Oil capacity
5 qts 4.7 L
Oil change
100 h

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed torque converter
4-speed torque converter

Transmission — Case-O-Matic Dual Range

Transmission
Case-O-Matic Dual Range
Type
torque converter
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic disc
With 11-28 rear tires.
411-B Case-O-Matic Dual Range torque converter speeds

Transmission — Case-O-Matic gear

Transmission
Case-O-Matic gear
Type
torque converter
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic disc
With 11-28 rear tires.
411-B Case-O-Matic gear torque converter speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case 411-B Tires
Ag front
5.50-16
Ag rear
11-28
Ag rear
10-28
12-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
84.5 inches (tricycle) 214 cm
79.5 inches (GP) 201 cm
Length
130 inches (tricycle) 330 cm
127.375 inches (GP) 323 cm
Width
79.625 inches 202 cm
Height (steering wheel)
61 inches 154 cm
Operating weight
4349 lbs*With 5.50-16 and 13-28 tires. 1972 kg
Ballasted weight
8193 lbs*With front iron and rear fluid and iron. 3716 kg
Clearance (rear axle)
21.5 inches 54 cm
Front tread
5.5/11.5 inches 13/29 cm (tricycle)
Front tread
52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm (GP)
Front tread
48 to 72 inches 121 to 182 cm (GP)
Front tread
44 to 64 inches 111 to 162 cm (GP)
Rear tread
48 to 88 inches 121 to 223 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 689
Gasoline 8-speed 2WD March 20 - April 16, 1959 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 689 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
37.12 hp 27.7 kW
Fuel use
3.5 gal/hour 13.2 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
29.72 hp 22.2 kW
Fuel use
3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull
5,947 lbs 2697 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 411-B based on its 37.12 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm)Medium DutyStandard utility farm tillage.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
5 ft (60 in)1.5 mMedium DutyPasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
54 to 60 in135 - 150 cmMedium DutyThorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片)Light DutySmall acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm)Medium DutyClassic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay.
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 411-B.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.1 hrs

Approximately 7.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (13.8 gal / 52.2 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.9 gal/hr (7.3 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 411-B Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 411-B.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)37.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)27.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)37.6 PS

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