J.I. Case 300
The J.I. Case 300 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 157 ci 2.6 L engine. Transmission: Tripl-Range. Operating weight: 3,400 lbs 1542 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Transmission
Tripl-Range
Operating Weight
3,400 lbs
1542 kg
J I Case J.I. Case 300 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1956 - 1958
300 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1956 - 1958 | |
300 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Total built | 249 |
Original price | $3,500 (1958) |
Variants | |
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300 | diesel utility |
301 | diesel row-crop |
302 | diesel high-crop |
310 | gasoline utility |
311 | gasoline row-crop |
312 | gasoline high-crop |
320 | industrial |
J.I. Case 300 Engine | |
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Continental 2.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
J.I. Case 300 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 22 hp
16.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 27 hp
20.1 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
6-inch disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission (4-speed) |
live (Tripl-Range) | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 3,400 lbs
1542 kg |
Front tire | 6.00x16 |
Rear tire | 11x24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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New Case "300" published in 1955, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 157 ci / 2.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Continental GD157 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 157 ci
2.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.375 inches
86 x 111 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Pre-heating | ether |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1750 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
J.I. Case 300 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed sliding gear | |
12-speed |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse sliding gear
Type | sliding gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 234.9mm dry disc |
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Transmission — Tripl-Range
Transmission | Tripl-Range |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | 234.9mm dry disc (master foot clutch) |
wet discs (traction hand clutch) | |
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (low, direct, high). | |
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J.I. Case 300 Transmission | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 300 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00x16 |
Ag rear | 11x24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.5 inches
191 cm |
Length | 125 inches
317 cm |
Height | 56 inches
142 cm |
Weight | 3,400 lbs
1542 kg |
Ground clearance | 12 inches
30 cm |
Front tread | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 68 inches
121 to 172 cm |
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