J.I. Case 500 Technical Specifications
J.I. Case 500 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1953 – 1956.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for J.I. Case 500 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
J.I. Case 500 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Standard-tread tractor | |
| Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Total built | 5,985 |
| Original price was $4,900 in 1958 | |
| The Case 500 was also made in an industrial version, the Case 520. Only 265 were built. | |
| Engine: | 56.32 hp 42.0 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 63.81 hp 47.6 kW |
J.I. Case 500 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Open operator station. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
J.I. Case 500 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| J.I. Case | |
| diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled vertical I-head | |
| Displacement | 377 ci 6.2 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00×5.00 inches 102 x 127 mm |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 15.0:1 |
| Rated RPM | 1350 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Type | gear |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
J.I. Case 500 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 |
J.I. Case 500 Tests
| 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. | |
FAQ
Is J.I. Case 500 a good tractor?
The J.I. Case 500 is one of the great tractors in the J.I. Case stable, and it has earned J.I. Case a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a J.I. Case 500 take?
Check out the J.I. Case 500 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year J.I. Case made the ?
The J.I. Case 500 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1953 – 1956
How much does a J.I. Case 500 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the J.I. Case 500 weight ranges from 8,000 lbs
3628 kg .
How much can a J.I. Case 500 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the J.I. Case 500 tractors starts at 7,409 lbs
3360 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.