Overview
The J.I. Case 211-B is a row-crop farm tractor produced between 1958 and 1959 in Rock Island, Illinois, with a total production run of 1,641 units. It is powered by a 2.1L 4-cylinder gasoline engine and was originally offered with either a 4-speed gear or a 12-speed Tripl-Range transmission. Nebraska Tractor Test 688 recorded a maximum PTO power of 30.84 hp and a ballasted weight of 5,495 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
Nebraska Tractor Test 688 verified a maximum drawbar performance of 24.84 hp with a maximum pull of 3,680 lbs and a PTO rating of 30.84 hp at rated engine speed.
Row-Crop Dimensions:
The chassis features a 79.5-inch wheelbase with adjustable front tread widths from 52 to 80 inches and rear tread widths from 48 to 88 inches, providing 19.5 inches of rear axle clearance.
Engine and Mechanical Specs:
The 126.5 ci liquid-cooled engine utilizes a 6-volt positive ground electrical system, a 13-gallon fuel tank, and an oil bath air cleaner while supporting front-end loader attachments.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA / Original price was $2,500 in 1960 |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 1,641 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 2.1L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x4.125 inches (79 x 105 mm) |
| Compression | 7.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 126.5 ci (2.1 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Idle RPM | 500-2050 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1900 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 24.84 hp (18.5 kW) |
| Plows | 2 |
| PTO (claimed) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 30.84 hp (23.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 235mm dry disc / 235mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse / 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 28 qts (26.5 L) |
| Transmission | Tripl-Range |
| Type | gear / gear |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear / 12-speed gear |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear / 12-speed gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power assist |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 533@1750 |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 100 |
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| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 5495 lbs (2492 kg) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
| Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 59.5 inches (151 cm) |
| Length | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| Operating weight | 3655 lbs (1657 kg) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 88 inches (121 to 223 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 79.5 inches (201 cm) |
| Width | 79.5 inches*Width to axle ends. (201 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 10-28 |
| Weight | 3655 lbs (1657 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 79.5 inches (201 cm) |
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
| Ag rear | 10-28 / 11-28 |
211-B Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on dashboard. |
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J.I. Case 211-B attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 688
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDMarch 19 - 25, 1959Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 688 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour (10.6 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) / 2.5 gal/hour (9.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 24.84 hp (18.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,680 lbs (1669 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 30.84 hp (23.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 29.23 hp (21.8 kW) |
References
| Description | Operator's Instruction Manual 200B Series Wheel Tractors (9-462) published in 1958 / J.I. Case presents published in 1957 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 10-28 rear tires. / With 10-28 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 210-B | utility |
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| 211-B | row-crop |