J.I. Case L Technical Specifications
J.I. Case L is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1929 – 1940.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for J.I. Case L covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
J.I. Case L Production
Manufacturer: | |
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 31,678 |
Original price was $1,500 in 1940 |
Engine: | 40.80 hp 30.4 kW |
Belt (tested) | 47.04 hp 35.1 kW |
J.I. Case L Mechanical
Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. Steel cab available. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO | transmission OptOptional |
Rear RPM | 550 (1.375) |
J.I. Case L Engine detail
Engine Detail | |
J.I. Case | |
gasoline | |
4-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 403.2 ci 6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625×6.00 inches 117 x 152 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 4.83:1 |
Rated RPM | 1100 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 15 qts 14.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 61 qts 57.7 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches 0.762 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.018 inches*Cold 0.457 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches*Cold 0.457 mm |
Engine Oil |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
J.I. Case L Dimensions
Wheelbase | 82 inches 208 cm |
Length | 140 inches 355 cm |
Width | 67 inches (steel) 170 cm |
76.75 inches (rubber) 194 cm | |
Height (hood) | 58.5 inches (steel) 148 cm |
59.5 inches (rubber) 151 cm | |
Operating weight | 7515 lbs 3408 kg |
Ballasted weight | 10860 lbs 4926 kg |
J.I. Case L Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 480 | |
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD August 15 – 28, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 480 file | |
Belt power (max) | 58.53 hp 43.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 51.68 hp 38.5 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,659 lbs 3020 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 481 | |||
Nebraska Tractor Test 481 | |
Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD August 18 – 29, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 481 file | |
Belt power (max) | 48.86 hp 36.4 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 5.0 gal/hour 18.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 44.51 hp 33.2 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,444 lbs 2922 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 482 | |||
Nebraska Tractor Test 482 | |
LP gas 4-speed 2WD August 21 – September 6, 1952 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 482 file | |
Belt power (max) | 59.60 hp 44.4 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 6.7 gal/hour 25.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 51.73 hp 38.6 kW |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 6,874 lbs 3118 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. |
FAQ
Is J.I. Case L a good tractor?
The J.I. Case L is one of the great tractors in the J.I. Case stable, and it has earned J.I. Case a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a J.I. Case L take?
Check out the J.I. Case L oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year J.I. Case made the ?
The J.I. Case L was an agricultural tractor model made from 1929 – 1940
How much does a J.I. Case L tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the J.I. Case L weight ranges from 5307 to 8025 pounds .
How much can a J.I. Case L Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the J.I. Case L tractors starts at 6,659 lbs
3020 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.