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J.I. Case L
The J.I. Case L is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1929 to 1940 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a 6.6L 4-cylinder distillate engine with an estimated 50 hp engine power. The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission with mechanical wet disc clutch, two-wheel drive, and manual steering. It was available with an open operator station or a steel cab. The L model was built in large numbers with 31,678 units produced and was originally priced at $1,500 in 1940. It has a wheelbase of 79 inches, weighs between 5307 lbs (steel wheels) and 8025 lbs (rubber tires), and uses 13.5-28 rear tires. The tractor's power take-off (PTO) is optional and rear-mounted. The L model was succeeded by the LA model produced from 1940 to 1953.
Power50 hp[P]
Founded1929 - 1940
ModelL
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case L
Power
| Plows | 3 to 4 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 47.04 hp (35.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 40.80 hp (30.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 13.5-28 |
|---|
Engine
| Type | J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl distillate |
|---|---|
| Aux. fuel | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) |
| Fuel tank | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x6.00 inches (117 x 152 mm) |
| Displacement | 403.2 ci (6.6 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 50 qts (47.3 L) |
Variants
| L | farm tractor |
|---|---|
| LI | industrial tractor |
Dimensions
| Width | 67 inches (170 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 132 inches (335 cm) |
| Weight | 5307 lbs (steel wheels) (2407 kg), 8025 lbs (rubber tires) (3640 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 57 inches (144 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Steel cab available. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Total built | 31,678 |
| Original price | $1,500 in 1940 |
| Years produced | 1929 - 1940 |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 780 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2650 ft/min (807.72 meters/min) |
| Width | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
| Diameter | 13 inches (33 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 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission Optional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 550 (1.375) |