Overview
The J.I. Case 900-B is a standard-tread farm tractor manufactured in Racine, Wisconsin, from 1957 to 1959. It is equipped with a 6.2L six-cylinder diesel engine and a six-speed gear transmission, yielding a tested PTO performance of 70.24 hp. This two-wheel drive model features an open operator station, power assist steering, and disc brakes.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Ratings:
During Nebraska Tractor Test 692, the 900-B recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 9,391 lbs and a tested drawbar output of 66.21 hp.
Engine and Powertrain Specifications:
The 377 ci liquid-cooled diesel engine operates at 1500 rated RPM with a 15:1 compression ratio and is paired with an independent 540 RPM rear PTO.
Chassis and Weight Dimensions:
The tractor is built on an 84-inch wheelbase with an operating weight of 8,500 lbs that can be increased to a ballasted weight of 13,175 lbs.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Original price | $6,000 (1960) |
| Total built | 5,640 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 6.2L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.00x5.00 inches (102 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Description | J.I. Case / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 377 ci (6.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 66.21 hp (49.4 kW) |
| Plows | 5-6 |
| PTO (tested) | 70.24 hp (52.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | oil cushion |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power assist |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 13,175 lbs (5976 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front tread | 54.75 inches (139 cm) |
| Length | 141 inches (358 cm) |
| Operating weight | 8,500 lbs (3855 kg) |
| Rear tread | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 15-34 |
| Weight | 8,500 lbs (3855 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 15-34 |
900-B Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number tag on the right side of the Case 900, ahead of the dashboard. |
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900-B Serial Numbers
| 1957 | 8100001 |
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| 1958 | 8120001 |
| 1959 | 8140001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 692
| Description | Diesel 6-speed 2WDApril 20 - 29, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 692 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour (18.2 l/hour) / 4.9 gal/hour (18.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 66.21 hp (49.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 9,391 lbs (4259 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 70.24 hp (52.4 kW) |
References
| Description | J.I. Case presents published in 1957 |
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Variants
| 900B | diesel |
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| 910B | LP-gas |