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J.I. Case D
The J.I. Case D is a standard-tread tractor produced from 1939 to 1953 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 4.3L 4-cylinder gasoline or LP gas engine, with an estimated 38.9 hp engine power for comparison. The tractor has a 4-speed gear transmission with mechanical wet disc clutch, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It is equipped with a Case Eagle Hitch and a continuous rear PTO with a 540 RPM type. The D model weighs 4600 lbs and has dimensions suitable for standard-tread tractors of its era. It was built in several variants including row-crop, industrial, and orchard versions. The original price was $2,500 in 1953, and a total of 14,396 units were built.
Power38 hp[P]
Founded1939 - 1953
ModelD
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case D
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 35 hp (26.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 31 hp (23.1 kW) |
Engine
| Options | J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline, J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Gas Fuel tank | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
| Gasoline rated RPM | 1200 |
| LP gas bore/stroke | 3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm) |
| Distillate Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| Gasoline bore/stroke | 3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm) |
| Gasoline compression | 4.88:1 |
| LP gas starter volts | 6 |
| Gasoline starter volts | 6 |
| Gasoline coolant capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| LP gas engine displacement | 259.5 ci (4.3 L) |
| Gasoline engine displacement | 259.5 ci (4.3 L) |
Variants
| D | standard-tread |
|---|---|
| DC | row-crop |
| DI | industrial |
| DO | orchard |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1939 - 1953 |
| Total built | 14,396 |
| Original price | $2,500 in 1953 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 818 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2620 ft/min (798.58 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.25 inches (18 cm) |
| Diameter | 12.25 inches (31 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1939 | 4300001 |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 4400001 |
| 1941 | 4500001 |
| 1942 | 4600001 |
| 1943 | 4700001 |
| 1944 | 4800001 |
| 1945 | 4900001 |
| 1946 | 5000001 |
| 1947 | 5100001 |
| 1948 | 5200001 |
| 1949 | 5300001 |
| 1950 | 5400001 |
| 1951 | 5500001 |
| 1952 | 5600001 |
| 1953 | 5700001, 8300001 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 61.5 inches (156 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 116 inches (294 cm) |
| Weight | 4600 lbs (2086 kg) |
| Rear tire | 12.75x24 |
| Wheelbase | 66.25 inches (168 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tread | 53.5 inches (135 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 53.75 inches (136 cm) |
| Steel rear tire | 42x11.25 |
| Steel front tire | 28x5 |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | continuous |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Rear PTO live | live (After 1953) |