J.I. Case 3294
The J.I. Case 3294 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 197 hp / 146.9 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 17,000 lbs 7711 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 197 hp / 146.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
65 gal
246.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
17,000 lbs
7711 kg
Overview
 | 1984 - 1985
94 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
94 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price | $67,600 (1984) |
J.I. Case 3294 Engine | |
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Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
J.I. Case 3294 Transmission | |
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12-speed three-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 3294 Power | |
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Engine | 197 hp
146.9 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 143 hp
106.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 162 hp
120.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 140.79 hp
105.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 162.63 hp
121.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Silent Guardian cab with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 65 gal
246.0 L |
25 gal (optional auxiliary tank)
94.6 L | |
Hydraulic system | 32 gal
121.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 32 gal
121.1 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 8 gpm
30.3 lpm |
Steering press. | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 3/2 |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,600 lbs
2993 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 17,000 lbs
7711 kg |
Front tire | 11.00x16 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 72 |
105 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Product Information - Case 94 Series Tractors published in 1983, by J.I. Case | |
The Tractor Specialist Buyers Guide published in 1984, by J.I. Case | |
Tractor & Loaders Buyers Guide published in 1985, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Case |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Power | 197 hp
146.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse three-speed power shift
Type | three-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 112 qts
106.0 L |
Four ranges and three power shifts (clutchless on-the-move shifting) in each range. | |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 3294 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00x16 |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
Ag front | 14Lx16 |
Ag rear | 23.1x34 |
16.9x38 | |
20.8x38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
120 inches (optional axle)
304 cm | |
Shipping weight | 17,000 lbs
7711 kg |
Max weight | 18,000 lbs
8164 kg |
Bar rear axle | 3.5 by 96 inches
88 by 2438 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.5 by 120 inches
88 by 3048 mm |
Rear tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 112 inches
152 to 284 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1528 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
June 12 - 22, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1528 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 162.63 hp
121.3 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 140.79 hp
105.0 kW |
Fuel use | 10.4 gal/hour
39.4 l/hour |
Gear 2-3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 16242 lbs
7367 kg |
Gear 1-2 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 3294 based on its 197 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 3294.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.3 hrs
Approximately 6.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (65 gal / 246.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.2 gal/hr (38.8 L/hr)
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 3294 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 3294.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)197 hp
Kilowatts (kW)146.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)199.7 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 197 hp / 146.9 kW
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