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J.I. Case SC

The J.I. Case SC is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 165.1 ci 2.7 L engine. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 4200 lbs 1905 kg.

Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
4 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
4200 lbs 1905 kg

Overview

J.I. Case SC tractor photo
1941 - 1954 Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
58,991
Original price was $1,700 in 1955
Variants
S
standard
SC
row-crop
SC-3
tricycle row-crop
SC-4
fixed-front row-crop
SI
industrial
SO
orchard
J.I. Case SC Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...
J.I. Case SC Power
Drawbar (claimed)
19 hp 14.2 kW
PTO (claimed)
22 hp 16.4 kW
Plows
2 *14 inch
Drawbar (tested)
27.68 hp 20.6 kW
Belt (tested)
31.71 hp 23.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Disc brakes
Open operator station. Steel pan seat with spring suspension. Padded seat with torsional rubber suspension after 1952.
Tractor hitch
Type
Case Eagle Hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
continuous
live *After 1953
Rear PTO Type
540 *1.125 inch until 1943, 1.375 inch beginning at SN 4706368.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
83.5 inches 212 cm
Weight
4200 lbs 1905 kg
Front tire
5.00x15
Rear tire
10x38
Full dimensions and tires ...
Belt Pulley
Diameter
9.25 inches 23 cm
Width
6.375 inches 16 cm
RPM
1078
Speed
2600 ft/min 792.48 meters/min
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
generator
Battery volts
6
References
SC references literature
Case Eagle Hitch Tractors published in 1953, by J.I. Case
New Case "S" Series Tractors published in 1941, by J.I. Case
Model "S" Series Tractors published in 1950, by J.I. Case
New Model "SC" Tractor published in 1953, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine options
J.I. Case 2.5L 4-cyl distillate
J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl gasoline
J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl tractor fuel

Engine Detail — 153.9 ci / 2.5 L

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
distillate
Displacement
153.9 ci 2.5 L
Bore/Stroke
3.50x4.00 inches 89 x 102 mm
Rated RPM
1550
Starter volts
6
Coolant capacity
16 qts 15.1 L

Engine Detail — 165.1 ci / 2.7 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
Larger engine, used in 1953 (S/N 8027115)
Displacement
165.1 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke
3.875x4.00 inches 98 x 102 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.25:1
Rated RPM
1600
Starter volts
6
J.I. Case SC Engine
J.I. Case SC engine image

Engine Detail — 165.1 ci / 2.7 L

Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Configuration
4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical I-head
tractor fuel
Larger engine, used in 1953 (S/N 8027115)
Displacement
165.1 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke
3.625x4.00 inches 92 x 102 mm
Compression
4.8:1
Rated RPM
1600
Starter volts
6

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear

Type
unsynchronized gear
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch
mechanical wet disc
With 10-38 year tires.
SC unsynchronized gear speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case SC Tires
Ag front
5.00x15
5.50x16 (later)
Ag rear
10x38
Ag front
7.50x10 *Single front wheel
Ag rear
10x38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
83.5 inches 212 cm
Length
136.25 inches 346 cm
Width
76.6 inches 194 cm
Height (hood)
56.5 inches 143 cm
Weight
4200 lbs 1905 kg
Clearance (rear axle)
23.875 inches 60 cm
Front tread
56 to 80 inches 142 to 203 cm (wide front)
Rear tread
44 to 80 inches 111 to 203 cm
Rear tread
44 to 94 inches 111 to 238 cm (long axle)

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 367: 2.5L distillate 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 496: 2.7L gasoline 4-speed 2WD
NTTL 497: 2.7L tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 367
2.5L distillate 4-speed 2WD April 29 - May 16, 1941 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 367 file
Belt power (max)
22.29 hp 16.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
19.44 hp 14.5 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
3166 lbs 1436 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 496
2.7L gasoline 4-speed 2WD June 15 - 20, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 496 file
Belt power (max)
31.71 hp 23.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
3.0 gal/hour 11.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
27.68 hp 20.6 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
4072 lbs 1847 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.
Nebraska Tractor Test 497
2.7L tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD June 16 - 26, 1953 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 497 file
Belt power (max)
25.0 hp 18.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.9 gal/hour 11.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
23.25 hp 17.3 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull
3,226 lbs 1463 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 SC.

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 SC Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case SC.

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