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. The rated power output is 29.81 hp 22.2 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4300 lbs 1950 kg.
Engine Power
29.81 hp
22.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
18 gal
68.1 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4300 lbs
1950 kg
J I Case J.I. Case C Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1929 - 1940
C SeriesStandard-tread tractor |
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1929 - 1940 | |
C Series | |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 20,478 |
Original price was $600 in 1930 | |
Variants | |
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CC | row-crop |
CI | industrial |
CO | orchard |
J.I. Case C Engine | |
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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 | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case C Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 535 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 66 inches
167 cm |
Weight | 4300 lbs
1950 kg |
Front tire | 28-5 |
Rear tire | 42-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
Width | 6.25 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 973 |
Speed | 2600 ft/min
792.48 meters/min |
References | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case C Tires | |
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Ag front | 28-5 steel |
Ag rear | 42-12 steel |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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