Overview
The J.I. Case 22-40 is a 10,200-pound farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, from 1919 to 1924 with a total of 1,750 units built. It features a 10.5L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled kerosene engine and a 2-speed sliding gear transmission with an open operator station and manual steering. Performance testing documented in Nebraska Tractor Test 5 recorded a maximum of 49.97 belt horsepower and 31.27 drawbar horsepower.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
During official Nebraska Tractor Test 5, the tractor produced a maximum of 31.27 drawbar horsepower and reached a maximum pull of 4,965 lbs.
Belt Pulley Specifications:
The machine is equipped with an 8.5-inch wide belt pulley that operates at 850 RPM with a belt speed of 3,669 feet per minute.
Mechanical Configuration:
The tractor is built with 56x16-inch steel rear tires and a hand-crank starter to operate its 641 cubic inch kerosene engine.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 1,750 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 10.5L 4-cyl kerosene |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.75 inches (140 x 171 mm) |
| Description | J.I. Case / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 641 ci (10.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 850 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 49.97 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 22 hp (16.4 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 31.27 hp (23.3 kW) |
| Plows | 4-5 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | J.I. Case |
| Transmission type | 2-speed sliding gear |
| Type | sliding gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 79.5 inches (201 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| Weight | 10,200 lbs (4626 kg) |
| Width | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Rear tire | 56x16 |
| Weight | 10,200 lbs (4626 kg) |
| Ag rear | 56x16 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 16.5 inches (41 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 850 |
| Speed | 3,669 ft/min (1118.31 meters/min) |
| Width | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 5
| Belt fuel use (max) | 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 49.97 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDApril 7 - May 6, 1920Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 5 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 31.27 hp (23.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,965 lbs (2252 kg) |