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J.I. Case C Specs ( 1929-1940 )

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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

Variants

CC row-crop
CI industrial
CO orchard