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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.
J.I. Case Ltractorspecificationsenginetransmissionpowerdimensionsfarm tractor
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)

Related Models

J.I. Case LA

Model:LA