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J.I. Case 20-40 Specs ( 1912-1919 )

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Production

Description Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer J.I. Case
Original price $2,100 (1916)
Total built 4,465

Engine

Bore/Stroke 7.75x8.00 inches (197 x 203 mm) / 8.00x9.00 inches (203 x 229 mm) / 8.75x9.00 inches (222 x 229 mm)
Coolant capacity 112 qts (106.0 L)
Description J.I. Case / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled opposed-twin / The original engine, was used on the first model 40 tractors produced in 1912. / J.I. Case / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled opposed-twin / The 8-inch bore engine replaced the original engine early in production, at the end of 1912. / J.I. Case / kerosene / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled / The final, 8.75-inch bore, engine replaced the 8-inch around 1916. Case did not re-rate the horsepower of the tractor, despite a 20% increase in displacement.
Displacement 755 ci (12.4 L) / 904 ci (14.8 L) / 1082 ci (17.7 L)
Rated RPM 450 / 475 / 475
Starter type hand-crank / hand-crank / hand-crank
Engine type J.I. Case 12.4L 2-cyl kerosene / J.I. Case 14.8L 2-cyl kerosene / J.I. Case 17.7L 2-cyl kerosene
Engine type J.I. Case 12.4L 2-cyl kerosene / J.I. Case 14.8L 2-cyl kerosene / J.I. Case 17.7L 2-cyl kerosene
Fuel tank 42 gal (159.0 L)
Belt (claimed) 40 hp (29.8 kW)
Belt (tested) 42.80 hp (31.9 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 20 hp (14.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 24.66 hp (18.4 kW)

Transmission

Gears 2 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission J.I. Case
Transmission type 2-speed gear
Type gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station. Optional four-post steel cab.
Drive type Two-wheel drive
Steering manual

Dimensions & Tires

Height 107 inches (271 cm)
Length 177 inches (449 cm)
Operating weight 13,900 lbs (6305 kg)
Rear axle 3.94 inch diameter (100 mm)
Width 100 inches (254 cm)
Front tire 38x8
Rear tire 66x20
Weight 13,900 lbs (6305 kg)
Ag front 38x8 steel
Ag rear 66x20 steel

20-40 Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on left side of tractor frame, above the front axle.

Belt Pulley

Diameter 24 inches (60 cm)
Width 8.5 inches (21 cm)

Nebraska Tractor Test 7

Belt fuel use (max) 7.7 gal/hour (29.1 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 42.80 hp (31.9 kW)
Description 1082ci kerosene 2-speed 2WDApril 10 - May 7, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 7 file / Drawbar performance
Max power 24.66 hp (18.4 kW)
Max pull 5,537 lbs (2511 kg)

References

Description Power Farming Machinery published in 1919, by J.I. Case