500 by Case

1953 - 1956

1953 - 1956 Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:5,985
Original price:$4,900 (1958)
The Case 500 was also made in an industrial version, the Case 520. Only 265 were built.

Variants

Variants 520:industrial tractor

1954 - 1956

1954 - 1956
Industrial tractor

Production

Production
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
TypeIndustrial tractor
Total built265

J.I. Case 520 Engine

J.I. Case 520 Engine
J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

J.I. Case 520 Transmission

J.I. Case 520 Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis4x2 2WD
Final drivesroller chain
Steeringmanual
Steeringpower OptOptional
Brakesdisc
CabOpen operator station.

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel30 gal
113.6 L
Hydraulic system3.5 gal
13.2 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity3.5 gal
13.2 L
Pressure1030 psi
71.0 bar
Pump flow20 gpm
75.7 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent OptOptional
Clutchwet disc
Rear RPM540 (1.375)
Engine RPM540@1350

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase87.5 inches
222 cm
Weight7688 lbs
3487 kg
Front tire9x15
Rear tire18x26
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical

Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemgenerator
Batteries2
Battery volts6
Battery AH200

J.I. Case 500 Power

J.I. Case 500 Power Drawbar (claimed):44 hp
32.8 kW
PTO (claimed):55 hp
41.0 kW
Belt (claimed):55 hp
41.0 kW
Plows:5
Drawbar (tested):56.32 hp
42.0 kW
Belt (tested):63.81 hp
47.6 kW
power test details ...

1953 - 1956

1953 - 1956
Standard-tread tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 508

Nebraska Tractor Test 508

Nebraska Tractor Test 508

Nebraska Tractor Test 508
Diesel 4-speed 2WD
October 5 - 10, 1953
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 508 file
Belt power (max):63.81 hp
47.6 kW
Drawbar performance
Max power:56.32 hp
42.0 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull:7,409 lbs
3360 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

J.I. Case 500 Engine

J.I. Case 500 Engine J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:30 gal
113.6 L
Engine details ...

1953 - 1956

1953 - 1956
Standard-tread tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement:377 ci
6.2 L
Bore/Stroke:4.00x5.00 inches
102 x 127 mm
Air cleaner:oil bath
Compression:15.0:1
Rated RPM:1350
Starter volts:12

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Cab:Open operator station.
Transmission:4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

1953 - 1956

1953 - 1956
Standard-tread tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:88 inches
223 cm
Weight:8,000 lbs
3628 kg
Front tire:7.50-18
Rear tire:15-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

1953 - 1956

1953 - 1956
Standard-tread tractor

J.I. Case 500 Tires

J.I. Case 500 Tires
Ag front:7.50-18
Ag rear:15-30

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:88 inches
223 cm
Length:114.3 inches
290 cm
Height:61.4 inches
155 cm
Operating weight:8,000 lbs
3628 kg
Ballasted weight:11,605 lbs
5264 kg
Front tread:62 inches
157 cm
Rear tread:60.75 inches
154 cm

500 Serial Numbers

500 Serial Numbers Location:plate on instrument panel
1953:5700001
1954:8035001
1955:8060001
1956:8080001
1857:8100001

how to read serial numbers...

Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley Diameter:13 inches
33 cm
Width:8.25 inches
20 cm
RPM:956
Speed:3254 ft/min
991.82 meters/min

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