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J.I. Case VAH

J.I. Case VAH — High-Clearance tractor · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case VAH is a compact tractor model with a rated output of 17 hp. It was manufactured from 1942 to 1955 and features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine. The tractor is equipped with a 4-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive, weighing 1315 kg. It is designed for tasks involving approximately 200 acres.

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Rated power
17 hp
Weight
1315 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
94 rows
Recorded power
17 hp
Recorded weight
1315 kg
Transmissions
4-speed unsynchronized gear
Production years
1942-1955
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
High-Clearance tractorReference
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Total built2,016Reference
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 tank35.0 LReference
Aux. fuel3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)9.7 kWReference
Plows2Reference
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

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

Wheelbase213 cmReference
Weight1315 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire9-36Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear9-36Reference
Height (hood)161 cmReference
Shipping weight1315 kgReference
Front tread154 to 215 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 223 cmReference

VAH 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

Capacities

Diameter26 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM969Reference
Speed792.48 meters/minReference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging amps12Reference
Battery volts6Reference

Speeds

With 9-36 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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