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J.I. Case SC

The J.I. Case SC is a row-crop tractor produced from 1941 to 1954 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It was built in several variants including standard, row-crop, tricycle row-crop, fixed-front row-crop, industrial, and orchard models. The tractor features a 4-speed unsynchronized gear transmission, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and disc brakes. It was powered by various 4-cylinder liquid-cooled vertical I-head engines with displacements ranging from 2.5L to 2.7L, running on distillate, gasoline, or tractor fuel. The SC has a wheelbase of 83.5 inches, weighs 4200 lbs, and uses a Case Eagle Hitch. It has a continuous rear PTO with a 540 rpm type and live PTO available after 1953. The tractor was originally priced at $1,700 in 1955 and a total of 58,991 units were built.

Power24 hp[P]

Founded1941 - 1954

ModelSC

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Technical Specifications

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

Power

Plows	2 14 inch
Belt (tested)	31.71 hp (23.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)	22 hp (16.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	27.68 hp (20.6 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	19 hp (14.2 kW)

Engine

Aux. fuel	1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Fuel tank	14 gal (53.0 L)
Engine options	J.I. Case 2.5L 4-cyl distillate, J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline, J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel
Gasoline engine	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head, Displacement 165.1 ci (2.7 L), Bore/Stroke 3.875x4.00 inches (98 x 102 mm), Air cleaner oil bath, Compression 6.25:1, Rated RPM 1600, Starter volts 6
Distillate engine	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head, Displacement 153.9 ci (2.5 L), Bore/Stroke 3.50x4.00 inches (89 x 102 mm), Rated RPM 1550, Starter volts 6, Coolant capacity 16 qts (15.1 L)
Tractor fuel engine	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head, Displacement 165.1 ci (2.7 L), Bore/Stroke 3.625x4.00 inches (92 x 102 mm), Compression 4.8:1, Rated RPM 1600, Starter volts 6

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. Padded seat with torsional rubber suspension after 1952.

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Built in	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built	58,991
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Original price	$1,700 in 1955
Years produced	1941 - 1954

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

SC Serial Numbers

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
1954	8035001

Dimensions & Tires

Width	76.6 inches (194 cm)
Length	136.25 inches (346 cm)
Weight	4200 lbs (1905 kg)
Rear tire	10x38
Wheelbase	83.5 inches (212 cm)
Front tire	5.00x15, 5.50x16 (late), 7.50x10 (Single front wheel)
Rear tread	44 to 80 inches (111 to 203 cm), 44 to 94 inches (111 to 238 cm) (long axle)
Front tread	56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) (wide front)
Height (hood)	56.5 inches (143 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	23.875 inches (60 cm)