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Tractor · 1941Unverified

J.I. Case SO

Name: J.I. Case SO
Brand: J.I. Case

J.I. Case SO — Orchard/Vineyard tractor · 16 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case SO is a compact tractor with a rated output of 16 hp, distinguishing it from larger models in its class. Production of the SO occurred from 1941 to 1953. It is powered by a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, which drives through two-wheel drive via a 4-speed gearbox. The tractor is suited for tasks requiring around 200 acres of land.

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

Rated power

16 hp

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

54 rows

Recorded power

16 hp

Transmissions

4-speed gear

Production years

1941-1953

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference

Orchard/Vineyard tractorReference

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

SstandardReference

SCrow-cropReference

SC-3tricycle row-cropReference

SC-4fixed-front row-cropReference

SIindustrialReference

SOorchardReference

Engine

J.I. Case 2.5L 4-cyl gasolineReference

J.I. Case 2.7L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank53.0 LReference

Aux. fuel4.7 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)11.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)15.7 kWReference

Plows2 (14-inch)Reference

J.I. CaseReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke89 x 102 mmReference

Rated RPM1550Reference

liquid-cooled vertical I-headReference

Larger engine, used in 1953 (S/N 8027115)Reference

Displacement2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke98 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression6.25:1Reference

Rated RPM1600Reference

Transmission

4-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutchmechanical wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typeopen centerReference

Rear PTOcontinuousReference

Rear PTOliveReference

Clutchwet discReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase167 cmReference

Length296 cmReference

Width154 cmReference

Height (hood)132 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)32 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)49 cmReference

Rear tread120 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter23 cmReference

Width16 cmReference

RPM1078Reference

Speed792.48 meters/minReference

Speeds

With 12-26 rear tires.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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