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J.I. Case 301

J.I. Case 301 — 300 Series · 22 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 301 is a tractor model with an approximate power output of 22 hp, categorising it as a lighter model within its class. Manufactured from 1956 to 1958, it features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 4-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The model has an operating weight of 1701 kg and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
22 hp
Max power
19.6 kW
Weight
1701 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
80 rows
Recorded power
22 hp
Recorded weight
1701 kg
Transmissions
4-speed sliding gear
Production years
1956-1958
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Total built905Reference
Original price$3,600 (1958)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
6-inch disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

300diesel utilityReference
301diesel row-cropReference
302diesel high-cropReference
310gasoline utilityReference
311gasoline row-cropReference
312gasoline high-cropReference
320industrialReference

Engine

Continental 2.6L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank49.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)16.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)20.1 kWReference
Plows3Reference
Drawbar (tested)19.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)23.0 kWReference
Continental GD157Reference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 111 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Pre-heatingetherReference
Compression15.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1750Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity11.4 LReference
Belt power (max)23.0 kWReference
Max power19.6 kWReference

Transmission

4-speed sliding gearReference
12-speedReference
Typesliding gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch234.9mm dry discReference
TransmissionTripl-RangeReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch234.9mm dry disc (master foot clutch)Reference
Clutchwet discs (traction hand clutch)Reference
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (low, direct, high).Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

TypeDuo-ControlReference
Valves1 (optional)Reference
TypeCase Eagle HitchReference
Rear PTOtransmission (4-speed)Reference
Rear PTOlive (Tripl-Range)Reference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Tricycle Wheelbase214 cmReference
Wide front Wheelbase202 cmReference
Weight1701 kgReference
Front tire5.50x16Reference
Rear tire11x28Reference
Ag front5.50x16Reference
Ag rear11x28Reference
Tricycle Length332 cmReference
Wide-front Length317 cmReference
Height154 cmReference
Operating weight1701 kgReference
Ballasted weight2794 kgReference
Ground clearance53 cmReference
Front tread16 to 0 cmReference
Front tread132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread121 to 223 cmReference

301 Serial Numbers

Location:Instrument panelReference
19566050301Reference
19576075001Reference
19586095001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Test results

Diesel 4-speed 2WDApril 15 - 23, 1957Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 614 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)8.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1844 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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