J.I. Case 801-B
The J.I. Case 801-B is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 267 ci 4.4 L engine. The rated power output is 54.42 hp 40.6 kW. Transmission: Case-O-Matic. Operating weight: 6800 lbs 3084 kg.
Engine Power
54.42 hp
40.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
22 gal
83.3 L
Transmission
Case-O-Matic
Operating Weight
6800 lbs
3084 kg
J I Case J.I. Case 801-B Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1958 - 1960
800 B SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1958 - 1960 | |
800 B Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $5,600 in 1960 | |
Variants | |
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800B | diesel standard |
801B | diesel row-crop |
802B | diesel Western special |
803B | diesel high-crop |
810B | gas standard |
811B | gas row-crop |
812B | gas Western special |
813B | gas high-crop |
J.I. Case 801-B Engine | |
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J.I. Case 4.4L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 22 gal
83.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
J.I. Case 801-B Transmission | |
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8-speed torque converter | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case 801-B Power | |
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Belt (claimed) | 54 hp
40.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 51.38 hp
38.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 54.42 hp
40.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
Differential mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 101.75 inches (wide front)
258 cm |
92.25 inches (tricycle)
234 cm | |
Weight | 6800 lbs
3084 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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800 5 Plow Tractor published in 1958, by J.I. Case | |
J.I. Case presents published in 1957 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 267 ci / 4.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 267 ci
4.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Starter volts | 12 |
J.I. Case 801-B Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — Case-O-Matic
Transmission | Case-O-Matic |
Type | torque converter |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Four gears, plus reservse, in two ranges controlled with a single shift lever. Torque converter transmission with bypass to lock in direct drive. | |
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J.I. Case 801-B Transmission | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 801-B Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 101.75 inches (wide front)
258 cm |
92.25 inches (tricycle)
234 cm | |
Length | 152.75 inches (wide front)
387 cm |
143.375 inches (tricycle)
364 cm | |
Width | 85.25 inches
216 cm |
Height (hood) | 66 inches
167 cm |
Operating weight | 6800 lbs
3084 kg |
Ballasted weight | 9538 lbs
4326 kg |
Front tread | 9.128 to 15.128 inches
23 to 38 cm (tricycle) |
Front tread | 53 to 82 inches
134 to 208 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 88 inches
132 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 52 to 96 inches
132 to 243 cm (PAVT) |
Rear tread | 52 to 108 inches
132 to 274 cm (long axle) |
Rear tread | 52 to 116 inches
132 to 294 cm (PAVT long axle) |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 680 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
October 27 - November 14, 1958
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 680 file | |
Belt power (max) | 54.42 hp
40.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 4.0 gal/hour
15.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 51.38 hp
38.3 kW |
Fuel use | 4.1 gal/hour
15.5 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,888 lbs
3577 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
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