J.I. Case 15-27
The J.I. Case 15-27 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 381.7 ci 6.3 L engine. Transmission: 2 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 6,460 lbs 2930 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
2 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6,460 lbs
2930 kg
Overview
 | 1919 - 1924
Crossmotor SeriesStandard-tread tractor
Crossmotor Series
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 17,628 |
J.I. Case 15-27 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Fuel tank | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Aux. fuel | 2.75 gal
10.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
J.I. Case 15-27 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 15-27 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 21.81 hp
16.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 31.23 hp
23.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. Optional canopy. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission (optional) |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 6,460 lbs
2930 kg |
Front tire | 32x6 |
Rear tire | 52x14 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 16 inches
40 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 900 |
Speed | 3,762 ft/min
1146.66 meters/min |
References | |
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Instructions on Operation and Care of the CASE 15-27 Tractor published in 1922 | |
Power Farming Machinery published in 1919, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 381.7 ci / 6.3 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 381.7 ci
6.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches
114 x 152 mm |
Rated RPM | 900 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 2 forward and 1 reverse gear
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 15-27 Tires | |
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Ag front | 32x6 steel |
Ag rear | 52x14 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 127 inches
322 cm |
Width | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height | 68 inches
172 cm |
Weight | 6,460 lbs
2930 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 4 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
April 2 - 30, 1920
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 4 file | |
Belt power (max) | 31.23 hp
23.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 21.81 hp
16.3 kW |
Max pull | 3,440 lbs
1560 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 15-27.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
J I Case J.I. Case 15-27 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 15-27.
Converted Equivalents:
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