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. The rated power output is 63.81 hp 47.6 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 8,000 lbs 3628 kg.
Engine Power
63.81 hp
47.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
30 gal
113.6 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
8,000 lbs
3628 kg
J I Case J.I. Case 500 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1953 - 1956
Standard-tread tractor |
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1953 - 1956 | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
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. | |
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