J.I. Case L

The J.I. Case L is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 403.2 ci 6.6 L engine. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 5307 lbs (steel wheels) 2407 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
26 gal 98.4 L
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
5307 lbs (steel wheels) 2407 kg

Overview

J.I. Case L tractor photo
1929 - 1940 Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
31,678
Original price was $1,500 in 1940
Variants
L
farm tractor
LI
industrial tractor
J.I. Case L Engine
J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl distillate
Fuel tank
26 gal 98.4 L
Aux. fuel
3.5 gal 13.2 L
Engine details ...
J.I. Case L Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
J.I. Case L Power
Drawbar (claimed)
32 hp 23.9 kW
PTO (claimed)
45 hp 33.6 kW
Plows
3 to 4
Drawbar (tested)
40.80 hp 30.4 kW
Belt (tested)
47.04 hp 35.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station. Steel cab available.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
550 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
79 inches 200 cm
Weight
5307 to 8025 pounds
Rear tire
13.5-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
13 inches 33 cm
Width
8.5 inches 21 cm
RPM
780
Speed
2650 ft/min 807.72 meters/min
References
L references literature
New Power for a New Age published in 1935, by J.I. Case
The New Model "L" Tractor published in 1929, by J.I. Case
The New Case Tractors published in 1929, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 403.2 ci / 6.6 L

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
distillate
Displacement
403.2 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke
4.625x6.00 inches 117 x 152 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Rated RPM
1100
Coolant capacity
50 qts 47.3 L
J.I. Case L Engine
J.I. Case L engine image

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

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

Dimensions

J.I. Case L Tires
Ag rear
13.5-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase
79 inches 200 cm
Length
132 inches 335 cm
Width
67 inches 170 cm
Height (hood)
57 inches 144 cm
Weight
5307 lbs (steel wheels) 2407 kg
8025 lbs (rubber tires) 3640 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 309
Gasoline 3-speed 2WD October 10 - 24, 1938 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 309 file
Belt power (max)
47.04 hp 35.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
40.80 hp 30.4 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
4,474 lbs 2029 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 L.

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 L Specification Unit Converter

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