J.I. Case R

The J.I. Case R is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 132.7 ci 2.2 L engine. The rated power output is 20.52 hp 15.3 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4150 lbs 1882 kg.

Engine Power
20.52 hp 15.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4150 lbs 1882 kg

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Overview

J.I. Case R tractor photo
1936 - 1940 Standard-tread tractor
1936 - 1940
Standard-tread tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Standard-tread tractor
Original price
$892
Variants
R
standard tread
RC
row-crop
RO
orchard
J.I. Case R Engine
Waukesha 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
J.I. Case R Power
Drawbar (claimed)
14 hp 10.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
18 hp 13.4 kW
Plows
2
Drawbar (tested)
18.23 hp 13.6 kW
Belt (tested)
20.52 hp 15.3 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Open operator station.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
4150 lbs 1882 kg
Front tire
5.00-15
Rear tire
9.00-24
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
10.1 inches 25 cm
Width
6.25 inches 15 cm
RPM
991
Speed
2600 ft/min 792.48 meters/min
References
R references literature
RC and R Tractors published in 1938, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine Detail — 132.7 ci / 2.2 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
Waukesha
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
132.7 ci 2.2 L
Bore/Stroke
3.25x4.00 inches 83 x 102 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Rated RPM
1425
Coolant capacity
18 qts 17.0 L

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed gear
4-speed gear

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverse

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type
gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
mechanical wet disc
R  gear speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case R Tires
Ag front
5.00-15
Ag rear
9.00-24
Dimensions
Weight
4150 lbs 1882 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 308
Gasoline 3-speed 2WD October 10 - 20, 1938 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 308 file
Belt power (max)
20.52 hp 15.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.2 gal/hour 8.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
18.23 hp 13.6 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.