Overview
The J.I. Case 10-20 is a farm tractor manufactured in Racine, Wisconsin, from 1915 to 1918 with a total production of 6,679 units. It is equipped with a 5.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled distillate engine and a transmission featuring one forward and one reverse gear. The tractor weighs up to 5,080 pounds and was originally priced at $890 in 1916.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
In Nebraska Tractor Test evaluations, the model achieved a maximum belt power of 22.81 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 2,631 lbs while operating on kerosene.
Implement Handling:
The tractor is rated to pull three 14-inch plows and features a 3x2 2WD drive system where the right-side rear wheel is driven and the left-side wheel can be locked.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
The machine includes a 17-inch diameter belt pulley with a 6.5-inch width that operates at 900 RPM, matching the engine's rated speed.
Production
| Description | Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $890 in 1916 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | The right-side rear wheel was driven. The left-side rear wheel could idle or it could be locked in to provide two-wheel drive. |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 6,679 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 5.6L 4-cyl distillate |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x6.00 inches (108 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / distillate / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 340.5 ci (5.6 L) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 900 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 22.81 hp (17.0 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 15.28 hp (11.4 kW) |
| Plows | 3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 1 forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 1-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive | 3x2 2WD |
| Final drives | bull gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 60 inches (152 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 150 inches (381 cm) |
| Operating weight | 5080 lbs (2304 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 4900 lbs (2222 kg) |
| Width | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Rear tire | 52x22 |
| Weight | 4900 to 5080 pounds |
| Ag rear | 52x22 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 17 inches (43 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 900 |
| Width | 6.5 inches (16 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 22.81 hp (17.0 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene April 9 - May 5, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test file / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 15.28 hp (11.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 2631 lbs (1193 kg) |