Overview
The J.I. Case Model C is a standard-tread farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, from 1929 to 1940, with a total production of 20,478 units. It is powered by a 4.3L four-cylinder gasoline engine and features a three-speed gear transmission with a mechanical wet disc clutch. The tractor is configured with an open operator station and was tested to provide a maximum belt power of 29.81 horsepower.
Ideal Applications
Nebraska Test Performance:
Under Nebraska Tractor Test 167, the unit achieved a maximum drawbar pull of 3,289 lbs and recorded a maximum belt power of 29.81 hp while consuming 2.6 gallons of fuel per hour.
Powertrain and Plowing Rating:
Equipped with a 259.5 ci liquid-cooled vertical I-head engine rated at 1100 RPM, this model is specified for pulling 2-3 14-inch plows.
Belt Pulley and PTO Specifications:
The tractor includes a 10.25-inch diameter belt pulley with a linear speed of 2600 ft/min and offers an optional transmission-type rear PTO rated at 535 RPM.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $600 in 1930 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 20,478 |
Engine
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Engine type | J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm) |
| Compression | 4.88:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled vertical I-head |
| Displacement | 259.5 ci (4.3 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches*Hot (0.305 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches*Hot (0.254 mm) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Belt (claimed) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 29.81 hp (22.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 21.4 hp (16.0 kW) |
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
Transmission
| Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 535 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height (hood) | 48 inches (121 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 114 inches (289 cm) |
| Weight | 4300 lbs (1950 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Width | 60 inches (152 cm) |
| Front tire | 28-5 |
| Rear tire | 42-12 |
| Weight | 4300 lbs (1950 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Ag front | 28-5 steel |
| Ag rear | 42-12 steel |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 973 |
| Speed | 2600 ft/min (792.48 meters/min) |
| Width | 6.25 inches (15 cm) |
C Serial Numbers
| 1929 | 3xx2xx |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 3xx3xx |
| 1931 | 3xx4xx |
| 1932 | 3xx5xx |
| 1933 | 3xx6xx |
| 1934 | 3xx7xx |
| 1935 | 3xx8xx |
| 1936 | 3xx9xx |
| 1937 | 4xx0xx |
| 1938 | 4200001 |
| 1939 | 4300001 |
| 1940 | 4400001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 167
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 29.81 hp (22.2 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 2WDAugust 12 - 19, 1929Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 167 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 21.4 hp (16.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,289 lbs (1491 kg) |
References
| Description | Illustrated Case Tractors Buyer's Guide by Peter Letourneau / Full Steam Ahead - J.I. Case Tractors & Equipment 1842-1955 by David Erb / New Power for a New Age published in 1935, by J.I. Case / The New Case Tractors published in 1929, by J.I. Case |
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Variants
| CC | row-crop |
|---|---|
| CI | industrial |
| CO | orchard |