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J.I. Case S
The J.I. Case S was a standard-tread tractor produced from 1941 to 1952 in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It was the fixed-wide-front version of the S series, with the SC variant being the row-crop version. It featured a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine available in 2.5L and later 2.7L displacements, a 4-speed unsynchronized mechanical wet disc clutch transmission, and a Case Eagle Hitch. The tractor had a drawbar power of 16 hp and belt power of 21 hp, with a weight of 4376 lbs. It had two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station with a steel pan seat. The rear PTO was continuous and live after 1953. Tires were 5.00-15 front and 11-26 rear, with steel options available. The S series was known for its durability and utility in farming during its production years.
Power23 hp[B]
Founded1941 - 1952
ModelS
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case S
Power
| Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
|---|---|
| Belt (claimed) | 21 hp (15.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 14 gal (53.0 L) |
| Details 2.5L | J.I. Case gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled, Original engine, used until 1953. |
| Details 2.7L | J.I. Case gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled, The larger, 2.7L, engine was introduced in 1953 on the J.I. Case S. |
| Engine options | J.I. Case 2.5L 4-cyl gasoline, J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Rated RPM 2.5L | 1550 |
| Rated RPM 2.7L | 1550 |
| Air cleaner 2.5L | oil bath |
| Air cleaner 2.7L | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke 2.5L | 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke 2.7L | 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm) |
| Displacement 2.5L | 153.9 ci (2.5 L) |
| Displacement 2.7L | 165.1 ci (2.7 L) |
| Starter volts 2.5L | 6 |
| Starter volts 2.7L | 6 |
| Coolant capacity 2.5L | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
Variants
| S | standard |
|---|---|
| SC | row-crop |
| SI | industrial |
| SO | orchard |
| SC-3 | tricycle row-crop |
| SC-4 | fixed-front row-crop |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Steel pan seat with spring suspension. |
Production
| Type | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Years made | 1941 - 1952 |
| Description | The model S was the standard, fixed-wide-front version of the S series. The SC was the row-crop version. |
Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1078 |
|---|---|
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.375 inches (16 cm) |
| Diameter | 9.25 inches (23 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1941 | 4500001 |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 4600001 |
| 1943 | 4700001 |
| 1944 | 4800001 |
| 1945 | 4900001 |
| 1946 | 5000001 |
| 1947 | 5100001 |
| 1948 | 5200001 |
| 1949 | 5300001 |
| 1950 | 5400001 |
| 1951 | 5500001 |
| Serial number location | Serial number plate on tractor's instrument panel. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 56.25 inches (142 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 108.5 inches (275 cm) |
| Weight | 4376 lbs (1984 kg) |
| Rear tire | 11-26 |
| Wheelbase | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tread | 47.5 inches (120 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 51 inches (129 cm) |
| Steel rear tire | 42x8 |
| Steel front tire | 25x4 |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 18.75 inches (47 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 11.25 inches (28 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Live PTO | live (After 1953) |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | continuous |
| Rear PTO Type | 541 |