Case 220, 222, 224, 444 Parts Catalog

If you are wrenching on a Case 220, 222, 224, or 444 compact tractor and you don’t have the factory parts catalog, you are working blind. I have seen grown men spend an entire Saturday chasing a part number that does not exist because some aftermarket “cross-reference” sheet told them it would fit. That stops here.

This is the genuine Case 220, 222, 224, 444 Parts Catalog – 47 pages, original OEM, printed by J I Case’s OPE Division in Winneconne, Wisconsin. It replaced the previous issue A1255, which means you get the latest factory part numbers, grid locations, and exploded diagrams. No reprints, no scanned blurry copies – the actual manual that techs used when these tractors were new.

Engine Section: Camshaft, Crankshaft, and Cylinder Parts

Every major engine component has its own page and grid reference. Need the Camshaft assembly? Turn to pages 7-9, grids A8-A10. Crankshaft and connecting rod parts live on pages 11-15, grids A12-B2. The Cylinder block, cylinder head, flywheel, and oil pan are grouped on pages 17-21, grids B4-B8. The catalog uses an alphabetical index so you do not flip through 40 pages guessing. You look up “Camshaft,” the index tells you the page and grid, and you are staring at the exploded view in thirty seconds. That is the difference between a job that takes an afternoon and one that takes a week.

There is also a separate listing for Gasket Kits on page 23 (grid B10) and Valves on pages 7-9. If you are rebuilding a 444 engine, you need to see the original factory grouping of parts – aftermarket catalogs often combine cylinder head bolts with crankcase breathers because they go by “engine kit” rather than by subassembly. This catalog does not do that.

Does This Catalog Cover the Electrical System?

Yes. The Electrical System section runs from pages 61-63, grids E8-E10. You will find the Battery (page 61 grid E8), Breaker Contacts (page 63 grid E10), Spark Plug (page 61 grid E8), and the Starter Generator breakdown on pages 57-59 (grids E4-E6). Also listed: Tail Lamp, Instruments, and the full wiring of the 220, 222, 224, and 444 models with specific serial number ranges. The catalog covers serial numbers 9656747 through 9674234 for the 220, 9658189 through 9681169 for the 222, 9667000 through 9676353 for the 224, and 9661261 through 9677448 for the 444. If your tractor falls outside those ranges, you may need a different issue – check the serial number tag before you order parts.

Hydraulics: Valve, Pump, and Motor Detail

The Basic Tractor section devotes eight pages to the hydraulics group alone. Pages 49-55 (grids D8-E2) cover the pump drive coupling, hoses, lines, fittings, the hydraulic drive motor, and the control valve with its linkage. There is also a separate flow control valve kit on page 81 (grid F14) and the J17 Hydraulic PTO on page 79 (grid F12). When a hydraulic hose blows on a 224, you need the exact part number and the correct routing diagram. This manual gives you that – not a generic “use 3/8-inch hose” suggestion that will leak under pressure.

3 Reasons to Use the OEM Parts List Instead of Aftermarket

First, aftermarket parts catalogs often skip the “supersession” history. A camshaft listed for the 222 may have been updated with a different keyway in 1971 – the aftermarket book will show the old part and you will end up with a cam that does not time your valves correctly. Second, the OEM index uses a grid system (e.g., A6, B12) that corresponds exactly to the exploded view layout. Aftermarket manuals frequently omit grid coordinates, which means you waste time scanning each page. Third, the factory catalog includes reference numbers that match the illustration – you order part number 123456, not “the thing that looks like the one in the picture.” This catalog is your insurance against ordering the wrong part twice.

For more background on why OEM documentation matters in the Automotive Industry Overview, read the sourcing standards that keep factory specs consistent across production runs.

Related Manuals for Your Case Tractor

• Case 220 222 442 1969-1970 Parts Catalog
• CASE 220 222 442 444 Compact Tractors Parts Catalog
• Case 444 Parts Catalog – 38-Page OEM Factory Reference

FAQ – Two Questions I Get Asked Every Week

Can I use this catalog for a Case 446?

No. This covers only 220, 222, 224, and 444 models with the serial number ranges printed on page 1.

How do I read the grid references (e.g., A8-A10)?

The grid system splits each page into rows (letters) and columns (numbers). The index tells you the starting page and grid, for example “Camshaft 7-9 A8-A10.” Turn to page 7, find row A, column 8 – that is where the camshaft exploded view begins. The view may continue onto pages 8 and 9 in the same grid zone. Every part in that view has a reference number that matches the part list on the same page. If the part number is missing from your tractor, the grid helps you find the correct subassembly without hunting across multiple sections. This system was designed by engineers who assumed you would be working in a dusty barn with a greasy finger holding your place – it works.

Look, I have been turning wrenches for 28 years, and I have seen what happens when a DIY guy tries to rebuild a Case 444 carburetor using a generic small-engine manual. He ends up with a float that does not seat, a governor that hunts, and a parts pile that looks like a exploded bomb. Do not be that guy. Download the Factory Manual – the actual OEM document – and you will have the same information a Case dealer’s parts counter uses.