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J.I. Case DC

The J.I. Case DC is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 259.5 ci 4.3 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 5300 lbs 2404 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
LP gas
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
5300 lbs 2404 kg

Overview

J.I. Case DC tractor photo
1939 - 1953 D SeriesRow-Crop tractor D Series Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
54,925 (DC-3)
14,016 (DC-4)
Original price was $2,600 in 1955
DC series is two models, the DC-3 narrow front and the DC-4 wide front
Variants
D
standard-tread
DC
row-crop
DC-3
narrow front
DC-4
wide-front
DH
wide-front without turning brakes
J.I. Case DC Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...
J.I. Case DC Power
Drawbar (claimed)
33 hp 24.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
37 hp 27.6 kW
Plows
3
Drawbar (tested)
33.06 hp 24.7 kW
Belt (tested)
37.28 hp 27.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Tractor hitch
Type
Case Eagle Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
continuous
live *After 1953
Rear PTO Type
540
Dimensions & Tires
DC3 Wheelbase
88.875 inches 225 cm
DC4 Wheelbase
74.5 inches 189 cm
Weight
5300 lbs 2404 kg
Front tire
5.50-16
Rear tire
11.25-36
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
12.25 inches 31 cm
Width
7.25 inches 18 cm
RPM
818
Speed
2620 ft/min 798.58 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
generator
Battery volts
6
References
DC references literature
Case Eagle Hitch Tractors published in 1953, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine options
J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 259.5 ci / 4.3 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
259.5 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
5.58:1
Rated RPM
1100
Starter volts
6
Coolant capacity
26 qts 24.6 L

Engine Detail — 259.5 ci / 4.3 L LP Gas

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Fuel Type
LP gas
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
259.5 ci 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x5.50 inches 98 x 140 mm
Starter volts
6

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
mechanical wet disc
With 9.00-36 rear tires.
DC gear speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case DC Tires
Ag front
5.50-16
Ag rear
11.25-36
Ag front
25x4 (steel)
Ag rear
48x2.50 (steel)
Dimensions
DC3 Wheelbase
88.875 inches 225 cm
DC4 Wheelbase
74.5 inches 189 cm
DC3 Length
144 inches 365 cm
DC4 Length
130 inches 330 cm
Width
80.75 inches 205 cm
Height (hood)
58 inches 147 cm
Weight
5300 lbs 2404 kg
DC4 Clearance (front axle)
14 inches 35 cm
Clearance (rear axle)
24.75 inches 62 cm
Front tread
9.5 to inches 24 to 0 cm
Rear tread
48 to 84 inches 121 to 213 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 340
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD April 18 - May 4, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 340 file
Belt power (max)
37.28 hp 27.8 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
33.06 hp 24.7 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
4,128 lbs 1872 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

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

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 DC Specification Unit Converter

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

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