J.I. Case 611-B
The J.I. Case 611-B is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 164.5 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is 44.56 hp 33.2 kW. Transmission: Case-O-Matic. Operating weight: 4885 lbs 2215 kg.
Engine Power
44.56 hp
33.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
13.8 gal
52.2 L
Transmission
Case-O-Matic
Operating Weight
4885 lbs
2215 kg
Overview
 | 1958 - 1959
600B SeriesRow-Crop tractor
600B 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 | 3,213 |
Original price was $4,000 in 1960 | |
Often referred to as the Case 600B, the Case 611-B was the row-crop version of the 600B series which also included a standard front and an orchard variant. The 611-B could be fitted with either a tricycle front or an adjustable wide front. The Case-O-Matic transmission was standard equipment, with the 500B series tractors using the same engine but with a conventional transmission. | |
Variants | |
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610B | standard front |
611B | row-crop front |
614B | orchard |
J.I. Case 611-B Engine | |
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J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
J.I. Case 611-B Transmission | |
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8-speed torque converter | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 611-B Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 37.04 hp
27.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 44.56 hp
33.2 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 | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 541@1970 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 87 inches
220 cm |
Weight | 4885 lbs
2215 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 164.5 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.5625x4.125 inches
90 x 105 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 7.26:1 |
Rated RPM | 2250 |
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 — Case-O-Matic
Transmission | Case-O-Matic |
Type | torque converter |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Oil capacity | 44 qts (gearbox)
41.6 L |
16 qts (torque converter)
15.1 L | |
With 12.4-36 rear tires and torque converter engaged. Speeds are 25% faster with torque converter locked. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 611-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 | 4885 lbs
2215 kg |
Ballasted weight | 8049 lbs
3651 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 687 | |
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Gasoline 8-speed 2WD
3/19/1959
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 687 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 44.56 hp
33.2 kW |
Fuel use | 4.6 gal/hour
17.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 41.14 hp
30.7 kW |
Fuel use | 4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 37.04 hp
27.6 kW |
Fuel use | 4.4 gal/hour
16.7 l/hour |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5,462 lbs
2477 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 611-B based on its 44.56 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
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 611-B.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6 hrs
Approximately 6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (13.8 gal / 52.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.3 gal/hr (8.8 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 611-B Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 611-B.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)44.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)33.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)45.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:44.56 hp
33.2 kW
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