J.I. Case 500
The J.I. Case 500 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 377 ci 6.2 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 8,000 lbs 3628 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
30 gal
113.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
8,000 lbs
3628 kg
Overview
 | 1953 - 1956
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 | 5,985 |
Original price was $4,900 in 1958 | |
The Case 500 was also made in an industrial version, the Case 520. Only 265 were built. | |
Variants | |
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520 | industrial tractor |
J.I. Case 500 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 30 gal
113.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
J.I. Case 500 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 500 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 44 hp
32.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
Plows | 5 |
Drawbar (tested) | 56.32 hp
42.0 kW |
Belt (tested) | 63.81 hp
47.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 88 inches
223 cm |
Weight | 8,000 lbs
3628 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 15-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 13 inches
33 cm |
Width | 8.25 inches
20 cm |
RPM | 956 |
Speed | 3254 ft/min
991.82 meters/min |
References | |
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Diesel 500 published in 1953, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 377 ci / 6.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 377 ci
6.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches
102 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 15.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 1350 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 500 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-18 |
Ag rear | 15-30 |
Ag front | 30 (steel) |
Ag rear | 14-30 |
18-26 | |
48 (steel) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 88 inches
223 cm |
Length | 114.3 inches
290 cm |
Height | 61.4 inches
155 cm |
Operating weight | 8,000 lbs
3628 kg |
Ballasted weight | 11,605 lbs
5264 kg |
Front tread | 62 inches
157 cm |
Rear tread | 60.75 inches
154 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 508 | |
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Diesel 4-speed 2WD
October 5 - 10, 1953
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 508 file | |
Belt power (max) | 63.81 hp
47.6 kW |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 56.32 hp
42.0 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,409 lbs
3360 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 500.
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 500 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 500.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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