- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1955–1957
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 401 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 49.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
49.3 hp
36.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401”, 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
- 6,583 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4 mph
J.I. Case 401 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 401 was built from 1955 to 1957.
The J.I. Case 401 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 36.8 kW (49.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 401 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 401 weighs 2,986 kg (6,583 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 401 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 401 delivers 45.4 L/min (12.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401”
How does the 401 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 45.4 L/min is high for its class — 66% above the median of 27.3 L/min across the 209 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 2,986 kg is high for its class — 34% above the median of 2,230 kg across the 268 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 269 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 401 have?
The only figure for the 401 is 49.3 hp (36.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401”
How much will a 401 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 401 are below.
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm · 45.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401”
What transmission does a 401 have?
Transmission specifications for the 401 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated single-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm gear steering |
| Top speed | 12.4 mph · 20 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401”
How much does a 401 weigh?
A 401 weighs 6,583 lb (2,986 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,583 lb · 2,986 kg403: 3,103 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 91.5 in · 2,324 mm403: 2,565 |
| Length | 142.6 in · 3,622 mm403: 3,861 |
| Width | 85.2 in · 2,164 mm |
| Height | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm |
| Ground clearance | 24.2 in · 615 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–88.0 in · 1,321–2,235 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401”
What oil does a 401 take, and how much?
A 401 engine takes 7.8 qt (7.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.8 qt · 7.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 60.0 qt · 56.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 29.6 qt · 28.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 401?
Within 10% of its 49.3 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.
- SAME Centauro 6049.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1972Side by side with the 401 →
- J.I. Case 64049.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 401 →
- John Deere 2020 OU49.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1972Side by side with the 401 →
- Deutz D 50.1S48.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1962–1964Side by side with the 401 →
- International Harvester 57450.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1975Side by side with the 401 →
- VOLVO-BM T 600 Boxer48.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1970Side by side with the 401 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 401
Is a 401 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 401 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 401 have?
A 401 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 401”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 401 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115237 · revision 989815. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document