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J.I. Case C
The J.I. Case C is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1929 to 1940 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 4.3L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, a 3-speed gear transmission with mechanical wet disc clutch, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor was available in several variants including row-crop (CC), industrial (CI), and orchard (CO). It has a drawbar power of 17 hp claimed and 21.4 hp tested, and belt power of 27 hp claimed and 29.81 hp tested. The tractor weighs 4300 lbs and has a wheelbase of 66 inches. It was originally priced at $600 in 1930 and a total of 20,478 units were built.
Power30 hp[B]
Founded1929 - 1940
ModelC
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case C
Power
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 29.81 hp (22.2 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 21.4 hp (16.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 42-12 steel |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 28-5 steel |
Engine
| Type | J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm) |
| Compression | 4.88:1 |
| Displacement | 259.5 ci (4.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches Hot (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches Hot (0.305 mm) |
Variants
| CC | row-crop |
|---|---|
| CI | industrial |
| CO | orchard |
Dimensions
| Width | 60 inches (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 114 inches (289 cm) |
| Weight | 4300 lbs (1950 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 48 inches (121 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | C Series |
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built | 20,478 |
| Original price | $600 in 1930 |
| Years produced | 1929 - 1940 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 973 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.25 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
Serial Numbers
| 1929 | 3xx2xx |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 3xx3xx |
| 1931 | 3xx4xx |
| 1932 | 3xx5xx |
| 1933 | 3xx6xx |
| 1934 | 3xx7xx |
| 1935 | 3xx8xx |
| 1936 | 3xx9xx |
| 1937 | 4xx0xx |
| 1938 | 4200001 |
| 1939 | 4300001 |
| 1940 | 4400001 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 535 (1.375) |