- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1964–1968
- 1,549 built
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 1200 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE 451 T six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 118.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
118.4 hp
88.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 16,585 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 24.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
J.I. Case 1200 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 1200 was built from 1964 to 1968.
The J.I. Case 1200 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 88.3 kW (118.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 1200 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The J.I. Case 1200 has a CASE 451 T engine, a 6-cylinder 7.39 L diesel unit.
The J.I. Case 1200 weighs 7,523 kg (16,585 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 1200 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 1200 delivers 90.8 L/min (24.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King”
How does the 1200 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 63% below the median of 16 across the 254 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 341 L fuel tank is high for its class — 72% above the median of 198 L across the 267 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 7,523 kg is high for its class — 44% above the median of 5,230 kg across the 284 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 284 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 284 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 1200 have?
The only figure for the 1200 is 118.4 hp (88.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King”
What engine is in a 1200?
A 1200 has a CASE 451 T, a 6-cylinder 7.39 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE 451 T |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 451.0 ci · 7.39 L |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King”
How much will a 1200 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1200 are below.
| Pump flow | 24.0 gpm · 90.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King”
What transmission does a 1200 have?
Transmission specifications for the 1200 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated brakes located at the axle ends |
| Steering | Hydraulic front and rear steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King”
How much does a 1200 weigh?
A 1200 weighs 16,585 lb (7,523 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,585 lb · 7,523 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 100.5 in · 2,553 mm |
| Length | 187.0 in · 4,750 mm |
| Front track | 77.0 in · 1,956 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 77.0 in · 1,956 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King”
What oil does a 1200 take, and how much?
A 1200 engine takes 11.8 qt (11.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 11.8 qt · 11.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1200?
Within 10% of its 118.3 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 1170118.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1972Side by side with the 1200 →
- J.I. Case 1175118.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 1200 →
- Fiat 1300 DT115 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1976Side by side with the 1200 →
- Fiat 1300 (DT)115.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1977Side by side with the 1200 →
- SOMECA 1300 (TD)115.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1977Side by side with the 1200 →
- International Harvester 1246113.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1972–1979Side by side with the 1200 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 1200
Is a 1200 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 1200 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 1200 have?
A 1200 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1200 Traction King”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1200 Traction King — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115378 · revision 1043232. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document