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.
Overview
![]() | 1958 - 1960
400B SeriesRow-Crop tractor
400B Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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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 | |
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411B | Case-O-Matic row-crop |
311B | gear row-crop |
410B | Case-O-Matic utility |
J.I. Case 411-B Engine | |
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J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
J.I. Case 411-B Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 13.8 gal
52.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Pressure | 1200 psi
82.7 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Eagle Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 541@1970 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 | |
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Diameter | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 1180 |
Speed | 3060 ft/min
932.69 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 50 |
References | |
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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 | |
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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. | |
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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. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 411-B Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11-28 |
Ag rear | 10-28 |
12-28 | |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough 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 Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
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