Case industrial tractors

J.I. Case VAI

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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ModelVAI

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 rear10-28
Ag front5.50-15
Engine
OptionsJ.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
VAstandard tread
VACrow-crop
VAIindustrial
VAIWwarehouse
Dimensions
Width65 inches (minimum width) (165 cm)
Length109.7 inches (278 cm)
Rear tread44 to 72 inches (111 to 182 cm)
Front tread43 inches (109 cm)
Height (hood)51 inches (129 cm)
Shipping weight2550 lbs (1156 kg)
Height (exhaust)66 inches (167 cm)
Electrical
Groundpositive
Battery volts6
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringManual steering
Final drivesspur gear
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
Years produced1942 - 1955
Belt Pulley
RPM969
Width6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter10.25 inches (26 cm)
Transmission
Typegear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Tractor hitch
TypeCase Eagle Hitch Optional
Serial Numbers
19424600001
19434700001
19444800001
19454900001
19465000001
19475100001
19485200001
19495300001
19505400001
19515500001
19525600001
19535700001
19545800001
19555900001
Power Take-off (PTO)
Engine RPM525@1425
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)