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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
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Standard-tread tractor
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Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
2,077
Original price
$4,400 (1958)
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While an entire series of tractors was referred to as Case 400, the actual Case model 400 tractor was the standard-tread diesel version. The tractors in the 400 series are identified by a two-digit code (4xx). The second digit indicates the engine type: 0 for diesel (40x) and 1 for gas/lp (41x). The third digit indicates the chassis type: 0 for standard (4x0), 1 for row-crop (4x1), 3 for high-crop (4x3).
Engine
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J.I. Case 4.1L 4-cyl diesel
Transmission
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8-speed
Power
Belt (claimed)
50 hp | 37.3 kW
Plows
4 (14-inch)
Mechanical
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Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
Steering
power optional
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Mechanical dry discs brakes
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Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel
21 gal | 79.5 L
Hydraulic system
2.25 gal | 8.5 L
Hydraulic system
2.6 gal (with Eagle Hitch) | 9.8 L
Hydraulics
Capacity
2.25 gal | 8.5 L
Capacity
2.6 gal (with Eagle Hitch) | 9.8 L
Pressure
600 psi | 41.4 bar
Valves
2 (optional)
Total flow
12 gpm | 45.4 lpm
Hitch
Type
Case Eagle Hitch
Pto
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
82 inches | 208 cm
Weight
5600 to 6000 pounds
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
13-30
Serial location
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Top-right of instrument panel.
Belt pulley
Diameter
10.5 inches | 26 cm
Width
7.25 inches | 18 cm
RPM
1128
Speed
3101 ft/min | 945.18 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
generator
Charging volts
12
Batteries
2
Battery volts
6
Battery AH
150
Engine
Engine detail
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J.I. Case
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diesel
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4-cylinder 8-valve
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liquid-cooled
Displacement
251 ci | 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke
4.00x5.00 inches | 102 x 127 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Pre-heating
ether capsules
Compression
15:1
Rated RPM
1500
Idle RPM
600-1600
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
29.6 qts | 28.0 L
Intake valve clearance
0.012 inches (cold) | 0.305 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.012 inches (cold) | 0.305 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity
9 qts | 8.5 L
Oil change
120 h
Transmission
Transmission
Transmission
Powr-range
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil capacity
60 qts | 56.8 L
Oil type
SAE 90
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Four gears plus reverse, with high and low ranges. All gears and ranges selected by a single lever. A "belt-neutral" position lies between the high and low ranges, intended for stationary work. Gears 7, 8, and high reverse are locked out on tractors equipped with steel wheels.