Overview
The J.I. Case 18-32 is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, between 1924 and 1927. It is powered by a 6.3L four-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine and features a manual steering, two-wheel drive configuration. The machine is listed with a 6,500 lb operating weight and utilizes a 2-speed gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test Performance:
During Nebraska Tractor Test 109, the tractor achieved a maximum tested belt power of 36.73 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 3,882 lbs.
Engine and Fuel Configuration:
The 381.7 ci engine operates on kerosene fuel and is equipped with a hand-crank starter and a liquid cooling system.
Belt Pulley and PTO Output:
The tractor features a 16-inch diameter belt pulley with a speed of 4,180 ft/min and a rear PTO rated at 540.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x6.00 inches (114 x 152 mm) |
| Description | J.I. Case / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 381.7 ci (6.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1000 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 32 hp (23.9 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 36.73 hp (27.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 24.52 hp (18.3 kW) |
| Plows | 3 |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | J.I. Case |
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 68 inches (172 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 127 inches (322 cm) |
| Operating weight | 6,500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Width | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Rear tire | 52x14 |
| Weight | 6,500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Ag rear | 52x14 steel |
18-32 Serial Number Location
| Description | Left rear fender. |
|---|
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 16 inches (40 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 1000 |
| Speed | 4,180 ft/min (1274.06 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.5 inches (19 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 109
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.0 gal/hour (15.1 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 36.73 hp (27.4 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDOctober 27, 1924 - November 4, 1927Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 109 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 24.52 hp (18.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,882 lbs (1760 kg) |