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J.I. Case 40-72

J.I. Case 40-72 — Crossmotor Series · 40 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 40-72 is a compact tractor with a rated output of 40 hp. It was manufactured from 1921 to 1923. The tractor features a 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 2-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive, and has a listed weight of 9616 kg. It is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power
40 hp
Max power
41.1 kW
Weight
9616 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
46 rows
Recorded power
40 hp
Recorded weight
9616 kg
Transmissions
2-speed gear
Production years
1921-1923
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Total built41Reference
Original price$4,000Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

J.I. Case 20.2L 4-cyl keroseneReference
Drawbar (claimed)29.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)53.7 kWReference
Plows8-10 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)41.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)68.2 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
keroseneReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement20.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke178 x 203 mmReference
Rated RPM800Reference
Starter typehand-crankReference
Oil capacity54.9 LReference
Belt power (max)68.2 kWReference
Max power41.1 kWReference

Transmission

2-speed gearReference
TransmissionJ.I. CaseReference
TypegearReference
Gears2 forwardReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase314 cmReference
Weight9616 kgReference
Rear tire72x20Reference
Ag rear72x20 (steel)Reference
Length508 cmReference
Width266 cmReference
Height279 cmReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)50 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter49 cmReference
Width26 cmReference
RPM750Reference
Speed1166.47 meters/minReference

Test results

Kerosene 2-speed 2WDApril 6 - 29, 1923Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 90 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)43.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull4844 kgReference

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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