Case
J.I. Case VA
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.
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) |