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J.I. Case VA

J.I. Case VA tractor
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The J.I. Case VA was a standard-tread tractor produced from 1942 to 1955 by J.I. Case in Rock Island, Illinois, USA. It replaced the V series and was available in multiple variants including row-crop, industrial, orchard, warehouse, and high-clearance models. Early engines were made by Continental. The VA series was the first Case tractor to use the Eagle Hitch introduced in 1949. It featured a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine available in distillate and gasoline versions, a 4-speed unsynchronized transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor had a wheelbase of 75.25 inches, weighed 3200 lbs, and had a fuel tank capacity of 9.25 gallons. It was equipped with a rear PTO and a belt pulley for power take-off applications.
J.I. Case VAtractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionspowervariants19421955
Power18 hp[P]
Founded1942 - 1955
ModelVA

Technical Specifications

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

Power

Plows:2
Belt (tested):21.33 hp (15.9 kW)
PTO (claimed):17 hp (12.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested):19.10 hp (14.2 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):13 hp (9.7 kW)

Engine

Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:1425
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.25 x 3.75 inches (83 x 95 mm)
Displacement:124 ci (2.0 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Oil capacity:4 qts (3.8 L)
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:6
Engine options:J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl distillate, J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Coolant capacity:13 qts (12.3 L)
Compression ratio:5:1
Intake valve clearance:0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
J.I. Case distillate engine:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled

Overview

Type:Standard-tread tractor
Notes:The Case VA series replaced the V series in 1942. Variants included VAC (tricycle row-crop), VAI (industrial), VAO (orchard), VAIW (warehouse), VAH (high-clearance row-crop), VAS (offset high-clearance row-crop). Electric start optional. Early engines made by Continental. First Case tractors with Eagle Hitch introduced in 1949.
Built in:Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Original price:$1,580 in 1955
Production years:1942 - 1955

Variants

VA:standard tread
VAC:tricycle row-crop
VAH:high-clearance
VAI:industrial
VAO:orchard
VAS:offset high-clearance
VAIW:warehouse
VAC-11:single-front wheel
VAC-12:dual-front row-crop
VAC-13:adjustable wide-front row-crop
VAC-14:lowered version of VAC-13
VAO-15:similar to VAO

Fuel tank

Capacity:9.25 gal (35.0 L)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery volts:6
Charging amps:12
Charging system:generator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Belt Pulley

RPM:969
Speed:2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min)
Width:6 inches (15 cm)
Diameter:10.25 inches (26 cm)

Transmission

Type:unsynchronized gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:228.6 mm dry disc

Tractor hitch

Type:Case Eagle Hitch

Serial Numbers

1942:4600001
1943:4700001
1944:4800001
1945:4900001
1946:5000001
1947:5100001
1948:5200001
1949:5300001
1950:5400001
1951:5500001
1952:5600001
1953:5700001
1954:5800001
1955:5900001
Location:Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel

Engine gasoline

Type:J.I. Case 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled gasoline
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM:1425
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.25 x 3.75 inches (83 x 95 mm)
Displacement:124 ci (2.0 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Sparkplug gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts:6
Coolant capacity:13 qts (12.3 L)
Compression ratio:6:1
Intake valve clearance:0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)

Dimensions & Tires

Length:116.25 inches (295 cm)
Weight:3200 lbs (1451 kg)
Rear tire:10-28
Wheelbase:75.25 inches (191 cm)
Front tire:6.00-15
Rear tread:48 to 72 inches (121 to 182 cm)
Front tread:48.25 inches (122 cm)
Height (hood):51.5 inches (130 cm)
Ground clearance:15.6 inches (39 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission
Engine RPM:525@1425
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)