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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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case VAI
Power
| PTO (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 13 hp (9.7 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 10-28 |
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| Ag front | 5.50-15 |
Engine
| Options | J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl distillate, J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| 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 |
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| VAC | row-crop |
| VAI | industrial |
| VAIW | warehouse |
Dimensions
| Width | 65 inches (minimum width) (165 cm) |
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| 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 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | spur gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Years produced | 1942 - 1955 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 969 |
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| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch Optional |
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Serial Numbers
| 1942 | 4600001 |
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| 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 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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