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J.I. Case W-3

J.I. Case W-3 tractor
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The J.I. Case W-3 is an industrial tractor produced from 1960 to 1963 by J.I. Case in Burlington, Iowa, USA. It features a 52 hp gasoline or diesel 4-cylinder engine, an 8-speed torque converter transmission, and two-wheel drive with power steering and disc brakes. The tractor supports various attachments including a front-end loader and backhoe, with detailed hydraulic capacities and PTO specifications. It has an open operator station and is designed for industrial applications.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case W-3

Power

Engine power:52 hp (38.8 kW)

Engine

Starter:electric
Idle RPM:500-2300
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:2100
Sparkplug:Champion D16
Fuel system:carburetor
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Oil capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:J.I. Case 2.6L 4-cyl gasoline, J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel
Gasoline power:52 hp (38.8 kW)
Coolant capacity:14 qts (13.2 L)
Diesel rated RPM:2100
Compression ratio:7.42:1
Diesel bore/stroke:3.8125x4.125 inches (97 x 105 mm)
Diesel engine type:4-cylinder
Diesel displacement:188 ci (3.1 L)
Oil change interval:100 h
Gasoline bore/stroke:3.50x4.125 inches (89 x 105 mm)
Gasoline engine type:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Gasoline displacement:159 ci (2.6 L)
Gasoline engine model:J.I. Case G159
Intake valve clearance:0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)

Weight

Shipping:3716 lbs (tractor) (1685 kg), 7000 lbs (loader tractor) (3175 kg), 8774 lbs (loader-backhoe) (3979 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:22 gal (83.3 L)
Hydraulic system:4 gal (tractor) (15.1 L), 6 gal (tractor-loader) (22.7 L), 12 gal (backhoe) (45.4 L)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery AH:50
Battery volts:12
Charging system:generator

Hydraulics

Capacity:4 gal (tractor) (15.1 L), 6 gal (tractor-loader) (22.7 L), 12 gal (backhoe) (45.4 L)
Pressure:2000 psi (loader pump) (137.9 bar)
Pump flow:20 gpm (loader-backhoe) (75.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Built in:Burlington, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Years produced:1960 - 1963

Attachments

Backhoe

Model:J.I. Case 42 Backhoe
Swing arc:180°
Digging depth:168 inches (426 cm)
Loading height:134 inches (340 cm)
Reach from pivot:201 inches (510 cm)
Transport height:126 inches (320 cm)

Front-end loader

Model:42 Loader
Dump angle:45°
Bucket width:63.375 inches (160 cm), 73.375 inches (186 cm)
Lift capacity:2500 lbs (full at pin) (1134 kg)
Breakout force:4900 lbs (at pin) (2222 kg)
Reach (dumped):17.5 inches (44 cm)
Clearance (dumped):108 inches (274 cm)
Rollback (ground line):30°

Belt Pulley

RPM:1180
Speed:3060 ft/min (932.69 meters/min)
Width:6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:10.25 inches (26 cm)

Transmission

Type:torque converter
Gears:8 forward and reverse
Notes:Four gears in two ranges with shuttle and torque converter. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, before shifting gear, range, or shuttle.
Oil change interval:1000 h

Tractor hitch

Type:Case Eagle Hitch Optional

Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the Case W-3, just ahead of the dashboard.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:63.5 inches (tractor) (161 cm), 79 inches (loader tractor) (200 cm), 81 inches (loader-backhoe) (205 cm)
Height:64.5 inches (Loader frame height) (163 cm)
Length:126 inches (tractor) (320 cm), 168 inches (loader tractor) (426 cm), 247 inches (loader-backhoe) (627 cm)
Rear tire:14.9-24
Wheelbase:75.5 inches (191 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16
Rear tread:58/66 inches (147/167 cm), 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Front tread:53 inches (134 cm)
Height (hood):56.5 inches (143 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:541@1970
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)