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Tractor · 1929Unverified

J.I. Case L

Name: J.I. Case L
Brand: J.I. Case

J.I. Case L — Standard-tread tractor · 45 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case L is a tractor model rated at 45 hp — making it one of the more compact options in its class. The L was manufactured from 1929 to 1940. Power comes from a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with a 3-speed gearbox. Listed weight is 5307 to 8025 pounds, and it is aimed at jobs of around up to 200 ac. Available dimensions and performance figures follow in both unit systems.

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

Rated power

45 hp

Max power

30.4 kW

Weight

5307 to 8025 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

68 rows

Recorded power

45 hp

Recorded weight

2407 kg

Transmissions

3-speed gear

Production years

1929-1940

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference

Standard-tread tractorReference

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference

Total built31,678Reference

Original price was $1,500 in 1940Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Open operator station. Steel cab available.Reference

Variants

Lfarm tractorReference

LIindustrial tractorReference

Engine

J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl distillateReference

Fuel tank98.4 LReference

Aux. fuel13.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)23.9 kWReference

Plows3 to 4Reference

Drawbar (tested)30.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)35.1 kWReference

J.I. CaseReference

distillateReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke117 x 152 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Rated RPM1100Reference

Coolant capacity47.3 LReference

Belt power (max)35.1 kWReference

Max power30.4 kWReference

Transmission

3-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutchmechanical wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)33.6 kWReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type550 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase200 cmReference

Weight5307 to 8025 poundsReference

Rear tire13.5-28Reference

Ag rear13.5-28Reference

Length335 cmReference

Width170 cmReference

Height (hood)144 cmReference

Weight2407 kgReference

Weight3640 kgReference

L Serial Number Location

Serial number plate above the steering column.Reference

L Serial Numbers

19293xx2xxReference

19303xx3xxReference

19313xx4xxReference

19323xx5xxReference

19333xx6xxReference

19343xx7xxReference

19353xx8xxReference

19363xx9xxReference

19374xx0xxReference

19384200001Reference

19394300001Reference

19404400001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter33 cmReference

Width21 cmReference

RPM780Reference

Speed807.72 meters/minReference

Test results

Gasoline 3-speed 2WDOctober 10 - 24, 1938Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 309 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)17.0 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 2 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2029 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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