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. The rated power output is 45.10 hp 33.6 kW. Transmission: Tripl-Range. Operating weight: 4721 lbs 2141 kg.

Overview

	1958 - 1960 500B SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1958 - 1960
500B Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
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
510B	utility
511B	row-crop

J.I. Case 511-B Engine
J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...

J.I. Case 511-B Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	13.8 gal 52.2 L
Hydraulic system	3 gal 11.4 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	3 gal 11.4 L
Pressure	1200 psi 82.7 bar

Tractor hitch
Type	Case Eagle Hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1925

Dimensions & Tires
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
Diameter	9.25 inches 23 cm
Width	6.4 inches 16 cm
RPM	1360
Speed	3290 ft/min 1002.79 meters/min

Electrical
Ground	positive
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	50

References
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
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.

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.

Dimensions

J.I. Case 511-B Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	12.4-36
Ag front	6.50-16
Ag rear	11.2-36
	13.9-36

Dimensions
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
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.