Overview
The J.I. Case 12-25 is a 2-cylinder distillate farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin between 1914 and 1918. It features an 8.9L engine rated at 600 RPM and a gear transmission providing 2 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The 540 ci 2-cylinder engine is rated for 12 hp at the drawbar and 25 hp at the belt, operating with a hand crank starter and a 17-gallon fuel tank.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
This 9,000-lb tractor measures 148.75 inches in length and 73 inches in width, utilizing 56x18 steel rear tires and an open operator station.
Mechanical and Belt Configuration:
Equipped with a 22-inch diameter belt pulley and manual steering, the chassis utilizes bull gear final drives and a two-wheel drive system.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $1,425 in 1916 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 3,351 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 8.9L 2-cyl distillate |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 17 gal (64.3 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 7.00x7.00 inches (178 x 178 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / distillate / 2-cylinder |
| Displacement | 540 ci (8.9 L) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Rated RPM | 600 |
| Starter type | hand crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 12 hp (8.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | bull gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 70 inches (177 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 148.75 inches (377 cm) |
| Weight | 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |
| Width | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Rear tire | 56x18 |
| Weight | 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |
| Ag rear | 56x18 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 22 inches (55 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |