J.I. Case 401
| | 1955 - 1957 |
| 400 Series | | Row-Crop tractor |
|
Series map:
401
55.6hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
| Production |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case
|
| Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built | 5,696
|
| Original price | $4,300 (1958)
|
| The J.I. Case 401 is the diesel row-crop model of the Case 400 tractor series. The 401 was available with a single front wheel, dual (tricycle style) front wheels, and an adjustable wide front axle. |
| Variants |
| 400 | diesel standard
|
| 401 | diesel row-crop
|
| 402 | diesel vineyard
|
| 403 | diesel high-crop
|
| 405 | diesel orchard
|
| 411 | gasoline row-crop
|
| 420 | diesel industrial
|
| J.I. Case 401 Power |
| Belt (claimed) | 50 hp
37.3 kW
|
| Plows | 4 (14-inch)
|
| Drawbar (tested) | 33.47 hp
25.0 kW
|
| Belt (tested) | 49.40 hp
36.8 kW
|
 Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical |
| Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual
|
| | power optional
|
| Differential mechanical dry discs brakes |
| Open opertator station. |
| Capacity |
| Fuel | 21 gal
79.5 L
|
| Hydraulic system | 2.25 gal
8.5 L
|
| | 2.6 gal (with Eagle Hitch)
9.8 L
|
| Steering | 3.75 qts
3.5 L
|
| Hydraulics |
| Capacity | 2.25 gal
8.5 L
|
| | 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
|
| Steering cap. | 3.75 qts
3.5 L
|
| Tractor hitch |
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch
|
| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO | independent
|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375)
|
| 401 Serial Number Location |
 |
| 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
|
| References |
 |
| All New "400" published in 1955, by J.I. Case |
| Operator's Instruction Manual 400 Series Diesel Tractors (5688) published in 1954 |
| Dealer's Service Manual "400" Series Tractors and Engines (5692) published in 1955 |
| Page information |
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| Updated on July 17, 2024 |
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