case 300b

tractorboy 94 · Nov 13, 2012

Hey, I"m looking for some reassurance I"m going to pick up a case tractor tomorrow. its said to be a 1963 case 300b its gas I"m guessing around 35hp. I wanna know if this would have a case o matic transmission? The guy said he didn"t understand it or ever really use the tractor but that it had direct drive and something else plus hi lo range. Id appreciate your knowledge

Zach81 · Nov 14, 2012

Standard multi-range transmission.

Case Nutty 1660 · Nov 14, 2012

could be a 400B but they were made 1958 and 1959 a 530 or 630 would have been in the 60's and could of had COM but 630 is more than 35hp, as Zach said the 300B's were a std trans only, the pic above is a 400B propane I have a 530 will have a black stripe decal on the hood like the 430 with loader in the back ground of the pic cnt

Joe Young · Nov 14, 2012

tractorboy 94

If it's a 300b, it would would be a 1958 or 1959 model. It would have a dry clutch and very likely a triple range, or a dual range shuttle transmission. If it has a triple range, it most likely has a hand clutch in addition to the main clutch.

The 300B series was not offered with a case-o-matic clutch. As Tom has indicated, 400B is essentially the same tractor and is equipped with the COM clutch.

Be sure to share some pics of your find....

tractorboy 94 · Nov 14, 2012

Thanks, I'm pretty sure its a 300b, cause its not a big tractor but it could be what ever replaces it. but it does have a hydraulic clutch and and a lever opposite to the throttle , if anyone knows how to run this unit is like to Id like to know, thanks

Joe Young · Nov 14, 2012

Sounds like you have a 400B or possibly a 600b, a 530 or a 630. Those were the small case tractors with the Case-o-matic option during the late 1950s and 1960s.

To operate the Case-o-matic system, one engages the foot clutch which releases pressure to the torque converter, so that you can shift the transmission from neutral into a gear. Release the foot clutch and open the throttle, and the converter will operate very similar to an automobile with an automatic transmission. Once the tractor is moving under power, you can back off of the throttle momentarily and engage the system into direct drive by moving the lever on the right side of the dash down or aft. That lever engages the direct drive clutch within the converter, effectively bypassing the torque converter.

The lever on the right side of the torque tube is a high-low range selector which in combination with your main 4 speed transmission, gives you a total of 8 forward speeds, each with the com and direct drive settings.

It's a great setup. I bet you'll like it.

Good luck.

JGarner · Nov 14, 2012

When you get it post photos and we can help identify.

If it runs and moves its worth saving if the price is right.

Jim

Anonymous-0 · Nov 14, 2012

wut is the casting # for the 188 lp head

tractorboy 94 · Nov 14, 2012

I've got pics of the case now but it won't let me upload them, ill try again later

tractorboy 94 · Nov 14, 2012

Here she is what do you think? If pics still don't upload you can see it under the photo section of this site

Joe Young · Nov 14, 2012

It would appear you have a 1959 410B, which is the standard /utility version of the 400B. There were just under 900 of them made during the 2 year production run from 1958-1959.

tractorboy 94 · Nov 14, 2012

Is it known as a good tractor and maybe what transmission it would have?

Joe Young · Nov 15, 2012

It's a great little tractor, which likely (no absolutes with 60 year old Case tractors), has a dual range, 4-speed transmission (8 forward and 2 reverse gears) behind the Case-o-Matic clutch. Unless it has been swapped out, It has a very reliable 148 ci engine. If it has a PTO, it will be of the independent variety... I don't recognize the loader. It's likely an aftermarket brand. Other options included an eagle hitch, power steering and remote hydraulics.

Nice find. Good luck

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