Case
J.I. Case RC
The J.I. Case RC is a row-crop tractor produced from 1935 to 1940 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a Waukesha 2.2L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, with a 3-speed or 4-speed gear transmission. The tractor has a two-wheel drive with bull gear final drives and manual steering. It has an open operator station and a rear PTO type of 540 (1.125). The RC variant is designed for row-crop use, with a weight of 4045 lbs (1834 kg) and dimensions suitable for agricultural tasks. It was built in several variants including standard tread (R), row-crop (RC), and orchard (RO).
Power18 hp[B]
Founded1935 - 1940
ModelRC
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case RC
Power
| Plows | 2 |
|---|---|
| Belt (tested) | 19.80 hp (14.8 kW) |
| Belt (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 14.21 hp (10.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 11 hp (8.2 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 10x38, 6x48 (steel) |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 5x15, 6x20.5 (steel) |
| Single-front | 7.50x10 |
Engine
| Make | Waukesha |
|---|---|
| Type | gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical L-head |
| Fuel tank | 15 gal (56.8 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1425 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches (83 x 102 mm) |
| Displacement | 132.7 ci (2.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
Variants
| R | standard tread |
|---|---|
| RC | row-crop |
| RO | orchard |
Dimensions
| Width | 63 inches (160 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Length | 124.5 inches (316 cm) |
| Weight | 4045 lbs (1834 kg) |
| Rear tread | 44 to 80 inches (111 to 203 cm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1935 - 1940 |
| Total built | 15,948 |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 991 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.25 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 10.125 inches (25 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse; 4 forward and 1 reverse (4-speed became standard in 1939, serial number 4325361) |
| Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
|---|
Related Models
J.I. Case RModelR
J.I. Case ROModelRO