J.I. Case 500 tractor specifications

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

Industrial tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Type	Industrial tractor
Total built	265

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
Chassis	4x2 2WD
Final drives	roller chain
Steering	manual
Steering	power OptOptional
Brakes	disc
Cab	Open operator station.

Capacity

Capacity
Fuel	30 gal 113.6 L
Hydraulic system	3.5 gal 13.2 L

Hydraulics

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	3.5 gal 13.2 L
Pressure	1030 psi 71.0 bar
Pump flow	20 gpm 75.7 lpm

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Clutch	wet disc
Rear RPM	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1350

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	87.5 inches 222 cm
Weight	7688 lbs 3487 kg
Front tire	9x15
Rear tire	18x26
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Batteries	2
Battery volts	6
Battery AH	200

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

Standard-tread tractor

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

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

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

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