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J.I. Case 15-27
The J.I. Case 15-27 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1919 to 1924 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 6.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine with an estimated 30 hp engine power. The tractor has a 2-speed gear transmission with 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. It offers 15 hp drawbar power claimed and 21.81 hp tested, with belt power of 27 hp claimed and 31.23 hp tested. The tractor weighs 6,460 lbs and rides on 32x6 front and 52x14 rear steel tires. It has an open operator station with optional canopy and optional rear PTO with 540 rpm. The 15-27 model was succeeded by the J.I. Case 18-32 model.
Power30 hp[B]
Founded1919 - 1924
Model15-27
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 15-27
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 31.23 hp (23.3 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 21.81 hp (16.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
Engine
| Model | J.I. Case 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 2.75 gal (10.4 L) |
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 900 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches (114 x 152 mm) |
| Displacement | 381.7 ci (6.3 L) |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Engine Detail | J.I. Case kerosene 4-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Coolant capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Optional canopy. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built | 17,628 |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 900 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 3,762 ft/min (1146.66 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
| Diameter | 16 inches (40 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Length | 127 inches (322 cm) |
| Weight | 6,460 lbs (2930 kg) |
| Rear tire | 52x14 steel |
| Front tire | 32x6 steel |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission (optional) |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |