Overview
The J.I. Case 610-B is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Rock Island, Illinois, during a production run from 1958 to 1959 that totaled 744 units. It is powered by a 2.7L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and features the Case-O-Matic transmission, which provides eight forward and two reverse gears. The machine is configured with an open operator station, manual steering, and an optional Case Eagle Hitch.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drivetrain Configuration:
The unit is equipped with a Case-O-Matic 8-speed torque converter or shuttle transmission where ground speeds increase by 25 percent when the torque converter is locked.
Engine and PTO Output:
Rated at 2250 RPM, the 164.5 cubic inch gasoline engine delivers a claimed 45 hp at the PTO and supports an independent 540 RPM rear power take-off.
Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems:
This 4010-pound tractor utilizes an open-center hydraulic system operating at 1200 psi with a 3-gallon capacity and features disc brakes and a 12-volt positive ground electrical system.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 744 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.5625x4.125 inches (90 x 105 mm) |
| Compression | 7.26:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 164.5 ci (2.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2250 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 44 qts (gearbox) (41.6 L) / 44 qts (gearbox) (41.6 L) |
| Transmission | Case-O-Matic |
| Type | torque converter / shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed torque converter / 8-speed shuttle |
| Transmission type | 8-speed torque converter / 8-speed shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 13.8 gal (52.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
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| Pressure | 1200 psi (82.7 bar) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch OptOptional |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 541@1970 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 50 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 52 inches (132 cm) |
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| Height (steering wheel) | 63.4 inches (161 cm) |
| Length | 121.5 inches (308 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 86 inches (121 to 218 cm) |
| Weight | 4010 lbs (1818 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Width | 63.3 inches (160 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 11-28 |
| Weight | 4010 lbs (1818 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78.5 inches (199 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00-16 / 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 11-28 / 10-28 |
610-B Serial Numbers
| 1958 | 6095001 |
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| 1959 | 6120001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Serial number plate on instrument panel |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 9.25 inches (23 cm) |
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| RPM | 1360 |
| Speed | 3290 ft/min (1002.79 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.4 inches (16 cm) |
J.I. Case 610-B attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | Operator's Manual 500B, 600B Tractors (9-482) published in 1958 / J.I. Case presents published in 1957 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 11-28 rear tires and torque converter engaged. Speeds are 25% faster with torque converter locked. / With 11-28 rear tires and torque converter engaged. Speeds are 25% faster with torque converter locked. Reverse speeds are 24% faster than forward. |
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Variants
| 610B | standard front |
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| 611B | row-crop front |
| 614B | orchard |