Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $2,600 in 1955 / DC series is two models, the DC-3 narrow front and the DC-4 wide front |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 54,925 (DC-3) |
Engine
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm) / 3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm) |
| Compression | 5.58:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / J.I. Case / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 259.5 ci (4.3 L) / 259.5 ci (4.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 |
| Starter volts | 6 / 6 |
| Engine type | J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline / J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal (7.6 L) |
| Engine type | J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline / J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas |
| Gas Fuel tank | 19 gal (71.9 L) |
| Belt (tested) | 37.28 hp (27.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 33 hp (24.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 33.06 hp (24.7 kW) |
| Plows | 3 |
| PTO (claimed) | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | mechanical wet disc |
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| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 4-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | continuous |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging system | generator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (rear axle) | 24.75 inches (62 cm) |
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| DC3 Length | 144 inches (365 cm) |
| DC3 Wheelbase | 88.875 inches (225 cm) |
| DC4 Clearance (front axle) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| DC4 Length | 130 inches (330 cm) |
| DC4 Wheelbase | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
| Front tread | 9.5 to inches (24 to 0 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 58 inches (147 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 84 inches (121 to 213 cm) |
| Weight | 5300 lbs (2404 kg) |
| Width | 80.75 inches (205 cm) |
| DC3 Wheelbase | 88.875 inches (225 cm) |
| DC4 Wheelbase | 74.5 inches (189 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 11.25-36 |
| Weight | 5300 lbs (2404 kg) |
| Ag front | 5.50-16 / 25x4 (steel) |
| Ag rear | 11.25-36 / 48x2.50 (steel) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 12.25 inches (31 cm) |
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| RPM | 818 |
| Speed | 2620 ft/min (798.58 meters/min) |
| Width | 7.25 inches (18 cm) |
DC Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the DC's instrument panel, above the steering shaft. |
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DC Serial Numbers
| 1939 | 4300001 |
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| 1940 | 4400001 |
| 1941 | 4500001 |
| 1942 | 4600001 |
| 1943 | 4700001 |
| 1944 | 4800001 |
| 1945 | 4900001 |
| 1946 | 5000001 |
| 1947 | 5100001 |
| 1948 | 5200001 |
| 1949 | 5300001 |
| 1950 | 5400001 |
| 1951 | 5500001 |
| 1952 | 5600001 |
| 1953 | 5700001 / 8300001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 340
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) |
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| Belt power (max) | 37.28 hp (27.8 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 18 - May 4, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 340 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 33.06 hp (24.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 4,128 lbs (1872 kg) |
References
| Description | Case Eagle Hitch Tractors published in 1953, by J.I. Case |
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Speeds
| Description | With 9.00-36 rear tires. |
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Variants
| D | standard-tread |
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| DC | row-crop |
| DC-3 | narrow front |
| DC-4 | wide-front |
| DH | wide-front without turning brakes |