Overview
The J.I. Case 812-B Western Special is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, from 1958 to 1959. This 2WD model is powered by a 4.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and was part of a limited production run totaling 475 units.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Configuration:
The 8-speed Case-O-Matic torque converter transmission features a hydraulic wet disc clutch, providing eight forward and two reverse gears controlled by a single shift lever.
Engine and Power Rating:
Equipped with a 267 ci liquid-cooled engine and oil bath air cleaner, the unit is listed with a claimed belt rating of 54 hp at 1800 RPM.
Mechanical and Steering Specifications:
The mechanical design includes power steering and mechanical disc brakes, with a rear 540 PTO and standard-tread configuration.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 475 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 6.5:1 |
| Description | J.I. Case / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 267 ci (4.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Belt (claimed) | 54 hp (40.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears, plus reservse, in two ranges controlled with a single shift lever. Torque converter transmission with bypass to lock in direct drive. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Case-O-Matic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed torque converter |
| Type | torque converter |
Mechanical
| Description | Mechanical disc brakes |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
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References
| Description | 800 5 Plow Tractor published in 1958, by J.I. Case |
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Variants
| 800B | diesel standard |
|---|---|
| 801B | diesel row-crop |
| 802B | diesel Western special |
| 803B | diesel high-crop |
| 810B | gas standard |
| 811B | gas row-crop |
| 812B | gas Western special |
| 813B | gas high-crop |