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Tractor · 1942Unverified

J.I. Case VAC

Name: J.I. Case VAC
Brand: J.I. Case

J.I. Case VAC — Row-Crop tractor · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case VAC is a tractor with a rated output of 17 hp, making it one of the more compact options in its class. It was produced from 1942 to 1955 and features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine driving through a two-wheel drive system with a 4-speed gearbox. The tractor's weight is listed as 2406 to 3200 pounds, and it is suited for tasks involving around 200 acres.

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

2406 to 3200 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

125 rows

Recorded power

17 hp

Transmissions

4-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1942-1955

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference

Row-Crop 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

Differential mechanical disc brakesReference

Open operator station.Reference

Variants

VAstandard treadReference

VACtricycle row-cropReference

VAIindustrialReference

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 tank39.7 LReference

Aux. fuel3.8 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

Coolant capacity12.3 LReference

SparkplugChampion 15AReference

SparkplugAC 87Reference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Oil capacity3.8 LReference

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

Oil capacity26.5 LReference

Oil type[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑: SAE140Reference

32oF [0oC]↓: SAE90Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)12.7 kWReference

TypeCase Eagle HitchReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM525@1425Reference

Dimensions

VAC-11 Wheelbase213 cmReference

VAC-12 Wheelbase213 cmReference

VAC-13 Wheelbase195 cmReference

VAC-14 Wheelbase195 cmReference

Weight2406 to 3200 poundsReference

Front tire5.00-15Reference

Rear tire11-28Reference

Ag front5.00-15Reference

Ag rear11-28Reference

VAC-11 Ag front6.00-12Reference

VAC-11 Ag front7.50-10Reference

Ag rear10-34Reference

Height (hood)147 cmReference

Front tread132 to 193 cmReference

Front tread121 to 172 cmReference

Front tread111 to 152 cmReference

Rear tread121 to 223 cmReference

VAC-11 Shipping1095 kgReference

VAC-12 Shipping1091 kgReference

VAC-13 Shipping1165 kgReference

Operating1451 kgReference

Ballasted2129 kgReference

VAC 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

19566000001Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

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.

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