J.I. Case VA

J.I. Case VA Technical Specifications

J.I. Case VA is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1942 – 1955.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for J.I. Case VA 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 VA Production
















Manufacturer:
Manufacturer: J.I. Case
Type: Standard-tread tractor
Factory: Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Original price: $1,580 (1955 )
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.


J.I. Case VA Power
















Engine:
Drawbar (claimed): 13 hp
9.7 kW
PTO (claimed): 17 hp
12.7 kW
Plows: 2
Drawbar (tested): 19.10 hp
14.2 kW
Belt (tested): 21.33 hp
15.9 kW

J.I. Case VA Electrical













Ground: positive
Charging system: generator
Charging amps: 12
Battery volts: 6

J.I. Case VA Mechanical



















Chassis: 4×2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Open operator station.
Transmission: 4-speed unsynchronized gear

Tracktor Hitch




Type: Case Eagle Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)










Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 540 (1.375)
Engine RPM: 525@1425

Title serial numbers
















































Location: Serial number plate on the tractor`s instrument panel.
1942: 4600001
1943: 4700001
1944: 4800001
1945: 4900001
1946: 5000001
1947: 5100001
1948: 5200001
1949: 5300001
1950: 5400001
1951: 5500001
1952: 5600001
1953: 5700001
1954: 5800001
1955: 5900001


how to read serial numbers…

What year is my J.I. Case VA? Serial Number Decoder

The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.

The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.

J.I. Case VA Engine detail

















































Engine Detail
J.I. Case
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement: 124 ci
2.0 L
Bore/Stroke: 3.25×3.75 inches
83 x 95 mm
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 5:1
Rated RPM: 1425
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Starter volts: 6
Oil capacity: 4 qts
3.8 L
Coolant capacity: 13 qts
12.3 L
Sparkplug gap: 0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Point gap: 0.020 inches
0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance: 0.014 inches
0.356 mm (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance: 0.014 inches
0.356 mm (cold)



J.I. Case VA Transmission overview

Engine Oil









Type unsynchronized gear
Gears 4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch 228.6mm dry disc

J.I. Case VA Dimensions






















Wheelbase: 75.25 inches
191 cm
Length: 116.25 inches
295 cm
Height (hood): 51.5 inches
130 cm
Weight: 3200 lbs
1451 kg
Ground clearance: 15.6 inches
39 cm
Front tread: 48.25 inches
122 cm
Rear tread: 48 to 72 inches
121 to 182 cm

J.I. Case VA Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 430


































Nebraska Tractor Test 430
Tractor fuel 4-speed 2WD
October 15 – 26, 1949
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 430 file
Belt power (max): 17.92 hp
13.4 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 1.7 gal/hour
6.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 15.63 hp
11.7 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull: 2,394 lbs
1085 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.










Nebraska Tractor Test 431






























Nebraska Tractor Test 431
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD
October 17 – 46, 1949
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 431 file
Belt power (max): 21.33 hp
15.9 kW
Belt fuel use (max): 2.1 gal/hour
7.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power: 19.10 hp
14.2 kW
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull: 2,768 lbs
1255 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is J.I. Case VA a good tractor?

The J.I. Case VA 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 VA take?

Check out the J.I. Case VA 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 VA?

The J.I. Case VA was an agricultural tractor model made from 1942 – 1955

Where is the serial number on a J.I. Case VA?

Lookup serial number plate on the tractor`s instrument panel.

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