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
![]() | 1929 - 1940
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 31,678 |
Original price was $1,500 in 1940 | |
Variants | |
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L | farm tractor |
LI | industrial tractor |
J.I. Case L Engine | |
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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 | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case L Power | |
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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 | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. Steel cab available. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 550 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 79 inches
200 cm |
Weight | 5307 to 8025 pounds |
Rear tire | 13.5-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 13 inches
33 cm |
Width | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
RPM | 780 |
Speed | 2650 ft/min
807.72 meters/min |
References | |
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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 | |
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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 L Tires | |
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Ag rear | 13.5-28 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case L.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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