J.I. Case RC
The J.I. Case RC 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 19.80 hp 14.8 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4045 lbs 1834 kg.
Engine Power
19.80 hp
14.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
15 gal
56.8 L
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4045 lbs
1834 kg
J I Case J.I. Case RC Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
 | 1935 - 1940
Row-Crop tractor |
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1935 - 1940 | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 15,948 |
Variants | |
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R | standard tread |
RC | row-crop |
RO | orchard |
J.I. Case RC Engine | |
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Waukesha 2.2L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 15 gal
56.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
J.I. Case RC Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 11 hp
8.2 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 14.21 hp
10.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 19.80 hp
14.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Final drives | bull gear |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.125) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 4045 lbs
1834 kg |
Front tire | 5x15 |
Rear tire | 10x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.125 inches
25 cm |
Width | 6.25 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 991 |
Speed | 2600 ft/min
792.48 meters/min |
References | |
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RC and R Tractors published in 1938, by J.I. Case | |
New All-Purpose Case RC 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 vertical L-head |
Displacement | 132.7 ci
2.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.25x4.00 inches
83 x 102 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Rated RPM | 1425 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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3-speed gear | |
4-speed gear |
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
The four-speed gearbox became standard in 1939, tractor serial number 4325361. | |
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Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case RC Tires | |
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Ag front | 5x15 |
7.50x10 (single-front) | |
Ag rear | 10x38 |
Ag front | 6x20.5 (steel) |
Ag rear | 6x48 (steel) |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 124.5 inches
316 cm |
Width | 63 inches
160 cm |
Height | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 4045 lbs
1834 kg |
Rear tread | 44 to 80 inches
111 to 203 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 251 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
April 7 - 16, 1936
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 251 file | |
Belt power (max) | 19.80 hp
14.8 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.3 gal/hour
8.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 14.21 hp
10.6 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
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