J.I. Case 511-B
The J.I. Case 511-B is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 164.5 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: Tripl-Range. Operating weight: 4721 lbs 2141 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
13.8 gal
52.2 L
Transmission
Tripl-Range
Operating Weight
4721 lbs
2141 kg
Overview
![]() | 1958 - 1960
500B SeriesRow-Crop tractor
500B 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 | |
Total built | 1,481 |
Original price was $3,700 in 1960 | |
Variants | |
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510B | utility |
511B | row-crop |
J.I. Case 511-B Engine | |
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J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
J.I. Case 511-B Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 39.05 hp
29.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 45.10 hp
33.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
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 | Case Eagle Hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1925 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 87 inches
220 cm |
Weight | 4721 lbs
2141 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 12.4-36 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 9.25 inches
23 cm |
Width | 6.4 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1360 |
Speed | 3290 ft/min
1002.79 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 50 |
References | |
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J.I. Case presents published in 1957 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 164.5 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | J.I. Case G164 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
Displacement | 164.5 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.6525x4.125 inches
93 x 105 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 7.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed gear | |
12-speed gear |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Oil capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
With 12.4-36 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Tripl-Range
Transmission | Tripl-Range |
Type | gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Four gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. | |
With 12.4-36 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 511-B Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 12.4-36 |
Ag front | 6.50-16 |
Ag rear | 11.2-36 |
13.9-36 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 87 inches
220 cm |
Length | 138 inches
350 cm |
Width | 80.75 inches*Width at axle ends.
205 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 65.5 inches
166 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 85.5 inches
217 cm |
Operating weight | 4721 lbs
2141 kg |
Ballasted weight | 7463 lbs
3385 kg |
Front tread | 9.1/15.1 inches
23/38 cm (tricycle) |
Front tread | 54 to 78 inches
137 to 198 cm (wide front) |
Front tread | 44 to 60 inches
111 to 152 cm (narrow wide front) |
Rear tread | 54 to 88 inches
137 to 223 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 646 | |
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Gasoline 12-speed 2WD
April 14 - 18, 1958
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 646 file | |
Belt power (max) | 45.10 hp
33.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 39.05 hp
29.1 kW |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,635 lbs
2556 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 511-B.
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 511-B Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 511-B.
Converted Equivalents:
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