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J.I. Case 301
The J.I. Case 301 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1956 to 1958 as part of the 300 Series. It was built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA, with a total production of 905 units. The tractor features a Continental 2.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine, delivering an estimated 30 hp. It offers a 4-speed sliding gear or 12-speed Tripl-Range transmission, with a dry disc clutch and optional wet discs for traction. The 301 has a two-wheel drive with manual steering, 6-inch disc brakes, and an open operator station. It includes a Case Eagle Hitch and a 540 RPM live rear PTO. The tractor's dimensions include a tricycle wheelbase of 84.3 inches and a wide front wheelbase of 79.7 inches, with operating weight around 3,750 lbs. It is equipped with 5.50x16 front and 11x28 rear agricultural tires. The 301 is capable of pulling 3 plows and has tested drawbar power of 26.31 hp.
Power30 hp[B]
Founded1956 - 1958
Model301
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 301
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 30.80 hp (23.0 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 26.31 hp (19.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 11x28 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 5.50x16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Continental GD157 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.375 inches (86 x 111 mm) |
| Pre-heating | ether |
| Displacement | 157 ci (2.6 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Compression ratio | 15.5:1 |
Dimensions
| Height | 61 inches (154 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tread | 48 to 88 inches (121 to 223 cm) |
| Tricycle Length | 131 inches (332 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 6,161 lbs (2794 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 21 inches (53 cm) |
| Operating weight | 3,750 lbs (1701 kg) |
| Wide-front Length | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| Tricycle Wheelbase | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
| Wide front Wheelbase | 79.7 inches (202 cm) |
| Front tread (tricycle) | 6.4.11.7 to inches (16 to 0 cm) |
| Front tread (wide-front) | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
Hydraulics
| Type | Duo-Control |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 (optional) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 6-inch disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | 300 Series |
| Built in | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
| Total built | 905 |
| Original price | $3,600 (1958) |
| Years produced | 1956 - 1958 |
Transmission
| Type | sliding gear |
|---|---|
| Notes | Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (low, direct, high). |
| Options | 4-speed sliding gear, 12-speed |
| Gears (4-speed) | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Type (12-speed) | Tripl-Range |
| Clutch (4-speed) | 234.9mm dry disc |
| Gears (12-speed) | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Clutch (12-speed) | 234.9mm dry disc (master foot clutch), wet discs (traction hand clutch) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
|---|
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission (4-speed), live (Tripl-Range) |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |