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. The rated power output is 37.28 hp 27.8 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 5300 lbs 2404 kg.

Overview

	1939 - 1953 D SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1939 - 1953
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
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.

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.