Tractor · 1942Unverified
J.I. Case VA
J.I. Case VA — Standard-tread tractor · 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
11.7 kW
Weight
1451 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Original price was $1,580 in 1955Reference
The Case VA series replaced the V series in 1942. A number of variants on the VA series were available. The VA was the standard-tread model. The VAC was tricycle row-crop model; the VAI was the industrial model; the VAO was the orchard model; the VAIW was the warehouse model; the VAH was the high-clearance row-crop model, and the VAS was the offset high-clearance row-crop model. Electric start was optional. During the early years, the engine was made by Continental. The VA series was the first Case tractors to use the Eagle Hitch, introduced in 1949.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
VAstandard treadReference
VACtricycle row-cropReference
VAIindustrialReference
VAOorchardReference
VAIWwarehouseReference
VAHhigh-clearanceReference
VASoffset high-clearanceReference
VAC-11single-front wheelReference
VAC-12dual-front row-cropReference
VAC-13adjustable wide-front row-cropReference
VAC-14lowered version of VAC-13Reference
VAO-15similar to VAOReference
Engine
J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl distillateReference
J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank35.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)9.7 kWReference
Plows2Reference
Drawbar (tested)14.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)15.9 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
distillateReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke83 x 95 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression5:1Reference
Rated RPM1425Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts6Reference
Oil capacity3.8 LReference
Coolant capacity12.3 LReference
Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference
Point gap0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.356 mmReference
gasolineReference
Compression6:1Reference
Belt power (max)13.4 kWReference
Max power11.7 kWReference
Belt power (max)15.9 kWReference
Max power14.2 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch228.6mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)12.7 kWReference
TypeCase Eagle HitchReference
Rear PTOtransmissionReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase191 cmReference
Weight1451 kgReference
Front tire6.00-15Reference
Rear tire10-28Reference
Ag front6.00-15Reference
Ag rear10-28Reference
Length295 cmReference
Height (hood)130 cmReference
Ground clearance39 cmReference
Front tread122 cmReference
Rear tread121 to 182 cmReference
VA Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
19424600001Reference
19434700001Reference
19444800001Reference
19454900001Reference
19465000001Reference
19475100001Reference
19485200001Reference
19495300001Reference
19505400001Reference
19515500001Reference
19525600001Reference
19535700001Reference
19545800001Reference
19555900001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Links
Case VA series: information from YTMagReference
Case Model VAC: photos at oldengine.orgReference
Capacities
Diameter26 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM969Reference
Speed792.48 meters/minReference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps12Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
NTTL 430: tractor fuel 4-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 431: gasoline 4-speed 2WDReference
Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WDOctober 15 - 26, 1949Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 430 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)6.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull1085 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gasoline 4-speed 2WDOctober 17 - 46, 1949Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 431 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull1255 kgReference
Speeds
With 10-28 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.