Tractor · 1929Unverified
J.I. Case C
J.I. Case C — C Series · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
17 hp
Max power
16.0 kW
Weight
1950 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Total built20,478Reference
Original price was $600 in 1930Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator stationReference
Variants
CCrow-cropReference
CIindustrialReference
COorchardReference
Engine
J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank68.1 LReference
Aux. fuel7.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)12.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)20.1 kWReference
Plows2-3 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)16.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)22.2 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference
Displacement4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke98 x 140 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression4.88:1Reference
Rated RPM1100Reference
Firing order1-2-4-3Reference
Coolant capacity18.9 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.762 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.305 mmReference
Belt power (max)22.2 kWReference
Max power16.0 kWReference
Transmission
3-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchmechanical wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type535 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase167 cmReference
Weight1950 kgReference
Front tire28-5Reference
Rear tire42-12Reference
Ag front28-5 steelReference
Ag rear42-12 steelReference
Length289 cmReference
Width152 cmReference
Height (hood)121 cmReference
C Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
19293xx2xxReference
19303xx3xxReference
19313xx4xxReference
19323xx5xxReference
19333xx6xxReference
19343xx7xxReference
19353xx8xxReference
19363xx9xxReference
19374xx0xxReference
19384200001Reference
19394300001Reference
19404400001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter26 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM973Reference
Speed792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Gasoline 2WDAugust 12 - 19, 1929Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 167 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull1491 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.