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Tractor · 1942Unverified

J.I. Case VAS

Name: J.I. Case VAS
Brand: J.I. Case

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

The J.I. Case VAS is a compact tractor, rated at 17 hp, making it suitable for smaller-scale operations. Manufactured between 1942 and 1955, the VAS features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 4-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. This tractor is designed for use on areas of up to 200 acres.

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Rated power

17 hp

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

91 rows

Recorded power

17 hp

Transmissions

4-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1942-1955

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference

High-Clearance tractorReference

Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference

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

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

Wheelbase176 cmReference

Front tire5.00-15Reference

Rear tire10-28Reference

Ag front5.00-15Reference

Ag rear10-28Reference

Height (hood)158 cmReference

Front tread106 to 147 cmReference

Rear tread106 to 177 cmReference

VAS 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 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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