J.I. Case 301

The J.I. Case 301 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 157 ci 2.6 L engine. The rated power output is 30.80 hp 23.0 kW. Transmission: Tripl-Range. Operating weight: 3,750 lbs 1701 kg.

Overview

	1956 - 1958 300 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1956 - 1958
300 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Total built	905
Original price	$3,600 (1958)

Variants
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 301 Engine
Continental 2.6L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	13 gal 49.2 L
Engine details ...

J.I. Case 301 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	22 hp 16.4 kW
Belt (claimed)	27 hp 20.1 kW
Plows	3
Drawbar (tested)	26.31 hp 19.6 kW
Belt (tested)	30.80 hp 23.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
6-inch disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	Duo-Control
Valves	1 (optional)

Tractor hitch
Type	Case Eagle Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission (4-speed)
	live (Tripl-Range)
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Tricycle Wheelbase	84.3 inches 214 cm
Wide front Wheelbase	79.7 inches 202 cm
Weight	3,750 lbs 1701 kg
Front tire	5.50x16
Rear tire	11x28
Full dimensions and tires ...

References
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 vertical I-head
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 301 Engine

Transmission

Transmission options
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

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).

J.I. Case 301 Transmission

Dimensions

J.I. Case 301 Tires
Ag front	5.50x16
Ag rear	11x28

Dimensions
Tricycle Wheelbase	84.3 inches 214 cm
Wide front Wheelbase	79.7 inches 202 cm
Tricycle Length	131 inches 332 cm
Wide-front Length	125 inches 317 cm
Height	61 inches 154 cm
Operating weight	3,750 lbs 1701 kg
Ballasted weight	6,161 lbs 2794 kg
Ground clearance	21 inches 53 cm
Front tread	6.4.11.7 to inches 16 to 0 cm (tricycle)
Front tread	52 to 80 inches 132 to 203 cm (wide-front)
Rear tread	48 to 88 inches 121 to 223 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 614
Diesel 4-speed 2WD April 15 - 23, 1957 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 614 file
Belt power (max)	30.80 hp 23.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)	2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	26.31 hp 19.6 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	4,067 lbs 1844 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.