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J.I. Case R

J.I. Case R — Standard-tread tractor · 18 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case R is a compact tractor with a rated output of 18 hp. It was manufactured from 1938 to 1940 and features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine. The tractor is equipped with a 3-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive, with a listed weight of 1882 kg. It is designed to handle tasks 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
18 hp
Max power
13.6 kW
Weight
1882 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
53 rows
Recorded power
18 hp
Recorded weight
1882 kg
Transmissions
3-speed gear
Production years
1938-1940
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Original price$892Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

Rstandard treadReference
RCrow-cropReference
ROorchardReference
RIindustrialReference

Engine

Waukesha 2.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Drawbar (claimed)10.4 kWReference
Plows2Reference
Drawbar (tested)13.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)15.3 kWReference
WaukeshaReference
gasolineReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM1425Reference
Coolant capacity17.0 LReference
Belt power (max)15.3 kWReference
Max power13.6 kWReference

Transmission

3-speed gearReference
4-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchmechanical wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)13.4 kWReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.125)Reference

Dimensions

Weight1882 kgReference
Front tire5.00-15Reference
Rear tire9.00-24Reference
Ag front5.00-15Reference
Ag rear9.00-24Reference

R Serial Numbers

Location:Plate near instrument panelReference
19363xx9xxReference
19374xx0xxReference
19384200001Reference
19394300001Reference
19404400001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Capacities

Diameter25 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM991Reference
Speed792.48 meters/minReference

Test results

Gasoline 3-speed 2WDOctober 10 - 20, 1938Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 308 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)8.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power 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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