J.I. Case 40-72
The J.I. Case 40-72 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 1230 ci 20.2 L engine. Transmission: J.I. Case. Operating weight: 21200 lbs 9616 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
Kerosene
Transmission
J.I. Case
Operating Weight
21200 lbs
9616 kg
Overview
![]() | 1921 - 1923
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 | 41 |
Original price | $4,000 |
J.I. Case 40-72 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 20.2L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Engine details ... |
J.I. Case 40-72 Transmission | |
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2-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case 40-72 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 72 hp
53.7 kW |
Plows | 8-10 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 55.14 hp
41.1 kW |
Belt (tested) | 91.42 hp
68.2 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 124 inches
314 cm |
Weight | 21200 lbs
9616 kg |
Rear tire | 72x20 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 19.5 inches
49 cm |
Width | 10.5 inches
26 cm |
RPM | 750 |
Speed | 3,827 ft/min
1166.47 meters/min |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1230 ci / 20.2 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 1230 ci
20.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 7.00x8.00 inches
178 x 203 mm |
Rated RPM | 800 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Oil capacity | 58 qts
54.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — J.I. Case
Transmission | J.I. Case |
Type | gear |
Gears | 2 forward |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 40-72 Tires | |
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Ag rear | 72x20 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 124 inches
314 cm |
Length | 200 inches
508 cm |
Width | 105 inches
266 cm |
Height | 110 inches
279 cm |
Weight | 21200 lbs
9616 kg |
Ground clearance | 16 inches
40 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 20 inches
50 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 90 | |
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Kerosene 2-speed 2WD
April 6 - 29, 1923
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 90 file | |
Belt power (max) | 91.42 hp
68.2 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 11.4 gal/hour
43.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 55.14 hp
41.1 kW |
Max pull | 10,680 lbs
4844 kg |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 40-72.
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 40-72 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 40-72.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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