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J.I. Case VAI

J.I. Case VAI tractor
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The J.I. Case VAI is an industrial tractor produced from 1942 to 1955 by J.I. Case. It features a 2.0L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine available in distillate and gasoline versions, delivering 13 hp drawbar and 17 hp PTO power. The tractor has a 4-speed gear transmission with dry disc clutch, two-wheel drive with spur gear final drives, and manual steering. It has an open operator station and optional Case Eagle Hitch. The rear PTO operates at 540 RPM with engine speed of 1425 RPM. Dimensions include a length of 109.7 inches, width of 65 inches minimum, and shipping weight of 2550 lbs. Tires are 5.50-15 front and 10-28 rear. Electrical system uses a 6-volt battery with positive ground.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case VAI

Power

PTO (claimed):17 hp (12.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):13 hp (9.7 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:10-28
Ag front:5.50-15

Engine

Options:J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl distillate, J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Details (gasoline):4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 124 ci (2.0 L), bore/stroke 3.25x3.75 inches (83 x 95 mm), air cleaner oil bath, compression 6:1, rated RPM 1425, firing order 1-3-4-2, starter volts 6, coolant capacity 13 qts (12.3 L), sparkplug gap 0.025 inches (0.635 mm), point gap 0.020 inches (0.508 mm), intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm), exhaust valve clearance 0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Details (distillate):4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 124 ci (2.0 L), bore/stroke 3.25x3.75 inches (83 x 95 mm), air cleaner oil bath, compression 6:1, rated RPM 1425, firing order 1-3-4-2, starter volts 6, coolant capacity 13 qts (12.3 L), sparkplug gap 0.025 inches (0.635 mm), point gap 0.020 inches (0.508 mm), intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (0.356 mm), exhaust valve clearance 0.014 inches (0.356 mm)

Variants

VA:standard tread
VAC:row-crop
VAI:industrial
VAIW:warehouse

Dimensions

Width:65 inches (minimum width) (165 cm)
Length:109.7 inches (278 cm)
Rear tread:44 to 72 inches (111 to 182 cm)
Front tread:43 inches (109 cm)
Height (hood):51 inches (129 cm)
Shipping weight:2550 lbs (1156 kg)
Height (exhaust):66 inches (167 cm)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery volts:6

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Final drives:spur gear
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Years produced:1942 - 1955

Belt Pulley

RPM:969
Width:6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:10.25 inches (26 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:dry disc

Tractor hitch

Type:Case Eagle Hitch Optional

Serial Numbers

1942:4600001
1943:4700001
1944:4800001
1945:4900001
1946:5000001
1947:5100001
1948:5200001
1949:5300001
1950:5400001
1951:5500001
1952:5600001
1953:5700001
1954:5800001
1955:5900001

Power Take-off (PTO)

Engine RPM:525@1425
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)