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J.I. Case C

The J.I. Case C is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 259.5 ci 4.3 L engine. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4300 lbs 1950 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
18 gal 68.1 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4300 lbs 1950 kg

Overview

J.I. Case C tractor photo
1929 - 1940 C SeriesStandard-tread tractor C Series Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
20,478
Original price was $600 in 1930
Variants
CC
row-crop
CI
industrial
CO
orchard
J.I. Case C Engine
J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank
18 gal 68.1 L
Aux. fuel
2 gal 7.6 L
Engine details ...
J.I. Case C Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
J.I. Case C Power
Drawbar (claimed)
17 hp 12.7 kW
Belt (claimed)
27 hp 20.1 kW
Plows
2-3 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested)
21.4 hp 16.0 kW
Belt (tested)
29.81 hp 22.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
535 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
66 inches 167 cm
Weight
4300 lbs 1950 kg
Front tire
28-5
Rear tire
42-12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
10.25 inches 26 cm
Width
6.25 inches 15 cm
RPM
973
Speed
2600 ft/min 792.48 meters/min
References
C references literature
Illustrated Case Tractors Buyer's Guide by Peter Letourneau
Full Steam Ahead - J.I. Case Tractors & Equipment 1842-1955 by David Erb
New Power for a New Age published in 1935, by J.I. Case
The New Case Tractors published in 1929, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 259.5 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Displacement
259.5 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
4.88:1
Rated RPM
1100
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Coolant capacity
20 qts 18.9 L
Sparkplug gap
0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap
0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance
0.010 inches*Hot 0.254 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.012 inches*Hot 0.305 mm

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
mechanical wet disc
C gear speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case C Tires
Ag front
28-5 steel
Ag rear
42-12 steel
Dimensions
Wheelbase
66 inches 167 cm
Length
114 inches 289 cm
Width
60 inches 152 cm
Height (hood)
48 inches 121 cm
Weight
4300 lbs 1950 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 167
Gasoline 2WD August 12 - 19, 1929 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 167 file
Belt power (max)
29.81 hp 22.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
21.4 hp 16.0 kW
Max pull
3,289 lbs 1491 kg

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case C.

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 C Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case C.

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