Overview
The J.I. Case 301-B is a diesel-powered row-crop tractor manufactured in Rock Island, Illinois, between 1958 and 1959. This two-wheel drive model features a 2.6L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine and was produced in a limited run of 191 units.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Plant:
Equipped with a 157 ci diesel engine featuring an oil bath air cleaner, a 15.5:1 compression ratio, and a rated speed of 1750 RPM.
Transmission Configuration:
Utilizes the Tripl-Range transmission system offering either 4 forward and 1 reverse gear or an expanded 12 forward and 3 reverse gear arrangement.
Production and Chassis:
Built as a row-crop variant within the 300B series, the chassis is a two-wheel drive design compatible with front-end loader attachments.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 191 |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 2.6L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.375 inches (86 x 111 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Description | J.I. Case / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 157 ci (2.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 |
| Starter type | electric |
Transmission
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse / 12 forward and 3 reverse |
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| Transmission | Tripl-Range |
| Transmission type | 4-speed / 12-speed |
| Transmission type | 4-speed / 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
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301-B Serial Numbers
| 1958 | 6095001 |
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| 1959 | 6120001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
J.I. Case 301-B attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | J.I. Case presents published in 1957 |
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Variants
| 300B | diesel utility |
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| 301B | diesel row-crop |
| 302B | diesel high-crop |
| 310B | gasoline utility |
| 311B | gasoline row-crop |
| 312B | gasoline high-crop |
| 320B | industrial |