Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Original price | $4,400 (1958) |
| Total built | 2,077 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 4.1L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts (28.0 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 251 ci (4.1 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold) (0.305 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Idle RPM | 600-1600 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold) (0.305 mm) |
| Pre-heating | ether capsules |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Oil change | 120 h |
| Belt (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Plows | 4 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Description | 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. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
| Oil type | SAE 90 |
| Transmission | Powr-range |
| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Mechanical dry discs brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Fuel | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 2.25 gal (8.5 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 2.25 gal (8.5 L) |
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| Pressure | 600 psi (41.4 bar) |
| Total flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Valves | 2 (optional) |
Hitch
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 150 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 17.4 inches (44 cm) |
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| Front tread | 52 to 58 inches (132 to 147 cm) |
| Length | 133 inches (337 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 64 inches (132 to 162 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 5,600 lbs (2540 kg) |
| Weight | 6,000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Width | 66.6 inches (169 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 13-30 |
| Weight | 5600 to 6000 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 13-30 / 14-30 |
400 Serial Number Location
| Description | Top-right of instrument panel. |
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400 Serial Numbers
| 1955 | 8060000 |
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| 1956 | 8080001 |
| 1957 | 8100001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 10.5 inches (26 cm) |
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| RPM | 1128 |
| Speed | 3101 ft/min (945.18 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.25 inches (18 cm) |
J.I. Case 400 Height
| Exhaust | 89 inches (226 cm) |
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| Hood | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 61.9 inches (157 cm) |
References
| Description | 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 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13-30 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 400 | diesel standard |
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| 401 | diesel row-crop |
| 402 | diesel vineyard |
| 403 | diesel high-crop |
| 405 | diesel orchard |
| 410 | gasoline standard |
| 411 | gas row-crop |
| 413 | gas high-crop |
| 420 | diesel industrial |
| 425 | gas industrial |