J.I. Case 441
The J.I. Case 441 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 148 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 33.11 hp 24.7 kW. Transmission: Dual Range. Operating weight: 3375 to 3620 pounds.
Engine Power
33.11 hp
24.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
Dual Range
Operating Weight
3375 to 3620 pounds
Overview
 | 1960 - 1969
430 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
430 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Factories | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price | $4,000 (1969) |
Variants | |
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430 | standard-front diesel |
431 | row-crop diesel |
440 | standard-front gas |
441 | row-crop gas |
445 | industrial |
J.I. Case 441 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Engine details ...  | |
J.I. Case 441 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 33 hp
24.6 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 29.15 hp
21.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 33.11 hp
24.7 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power (1965 on) | |
Mechanical band/disc brakes | |
Open operator station | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | Dual-Control |
Valves | 1 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | Draft-o-Matic draft control |
Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent *Independent PTO optional beginning in 1966. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 79.5 inches (wide front)
201 cm |
84.5 inches (tricycle)
214 cm | |
Weight | 3375 to 3620 pounds |
Front tire | 5.50x16 |
Rear tire | 12.4x28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 1190 |
References | |
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295 / 391 / 392 Loaders published in 1966, by J.I. Case | |
430 - 530: 3-4 plow Draft-o-matic models published in 1966, by J.I. Case | |
430 Series published in 1960, by J.I. Case | |
1960 Progress Parade of Case Farm Equipment published by J.I. Case | |
A Complete New Line of Case Plus-Powered Tractors published in 1960, by J.I. Case | |
1965 Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case | |
Buyers Guide for '67 published in 1967, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 148 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled overhead valve |
Displacement | 148 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.5 inches
86 x 114 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 7.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 1750 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
J.I. Case 441 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
12-speed unsynchronized gear | |
8-speed mechanical shuttle | |
8-speed unsynchronized gear |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 234mm dry disc |
With 10-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Tripl-Range
Transmission | Tripl-Range |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | 234mm dry disc |
Tripl-Range adds three ranges (low, direct, and high) to the basic four-speed transmission. | |
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Transmission — Dual-Range Shuttle
Transmission | Dual-Range Shuttle |
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
Four gears in two ranges with mechanical shuttle. | |
Transmission — Dual Range
Transmission | Dual Range |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 441 Tires | |
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Ag front | 5.50x16 |
Ag rear | 12.4x28 |
13.6x28 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 79.5 inches (wide front)
201 cm |
84.5 inches (tricycle)
214 cm | |
Length | 127.375 inches (wide front)
323 cm |
130.125 inches (tricycle)
330 cm | |
Width | 79.625 inches
202 cm |
Height (hood) | 57 inches
144 cm |
Ground clearance | 20.125 inches
51 cm |
Front tread | 6.5/11.5 inches
16/29 cm |
Front tread | 48 to 72 inches
121 to 182 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 80 inches
132 to 203 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 88 inches
121 to 223 cm |
J.I. Case 441 Weight | |
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Shipping | 3375 lbs (tricycle)
1530 kg |
3495 lbs (wide front)
1585 kg | |
Operating | 3620 lbs
1642 kg |
Ballasted | 6202 lbs
2813 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 774 | |
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Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
October 13 - 27, 1960
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 774 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 33.11 hp
24.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 29.15 hp
21.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 4,362 lbs
1978 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 441 based on its 33.11 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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. |
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 441.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.6 hrs
Approximately 7.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (13 gal / 49.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.7 gal/hr (6.5 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 441 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 441.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)33.1 hp
Kilowatts (kW)24.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)33.6 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:33.11 hp
24.7 kW
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