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J.I. Case DC

J.I. Case DC tractor
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The J.I. Case DC is a row-crop tractor produced from 1939 to 1953 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It includes two main models: the DC-3 narrow front and the DC-4 wide front. The tractor features a 4.3L 4-cylinder gasoline or LP gas engine, a 4-speed gear transmission, and a Case Eagle Hitch. It has a drawbar power of 33 hp and a PTO power of 37 hp. The DC series is known for its two-wheel drive, manual steering, and open operator station. It was originally priced at $2,600 in 1955 and had a total production of over 68,000 units across the DC-3 and DC-4 models.
J.I. Case DCtractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionspowerrow-crop tractor
Power41 hp[P]
Founded1939 - 1953
ModelDC

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case DC

Power

Plows:3
Belt (tested):37.28 hp (27.8 kW)
PTO (claimed):37 hp (27.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):33.06 hp (24.7 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):33 hp (24.6 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:11.25-36, 48x2.50 (steel)
Ag front:5.50-16, 25x4 (steel)

Engine

Options:J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline, J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Rated RPM:1100
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm)
Compression:5.58:1
Displacement:259.5 ci (4.3 L)
LP gas engine:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Starter volts:6
Auxiliary fuel:2 gal (7.6 L)
Gasoline engine:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity:26 qts (24.6 L)
Fuel tank capacity:19 gal (71.9 L) gasoline, 17 gal (64.3 L) distillate
LP gas Bore/Stroke:3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm)
LP gas displacement:259.5 ci (4.3 L)
LP gas Starter volts:6

Variants

D:standard-tread
DC:row-crop
DH:wide-front without turning brakes
DC-3:narrow front
DC-4:wide-front

Dimensions

Width:80.75 inches (205 cm)
Weight:5300 lbs (2404 kg)
DC3 Length:144 inches (365 cm)
DC4 Length:130 inches (330 cm)
Rear tread:48 to 84 inches (121 to 213 cm)
Front tread:9.5 to inches (24 to 0 cm)
DC3 Wheelbase:88.875 inches (225 cm)
DC4 Wheelbase:74.5 inches (189 cm)
Height (hood):58 inches (147 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):24.75 inches (62 cm)
DC4 Clearance (front axle):14 inches (35 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:6
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:DC series is two models, the DC-3 narrow front and the DC-4 wide front
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:54,925 (DC-3), 14,016 (DC-4)
Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Original price:$2,600 in 1955
Years produced:1939 - 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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:continuous
Rear PTO Type:540
Rear PTO live:live (After 1953)

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