Overview
The J.I. Case 25-45 is a robust farm tractor manufactured between 1924 and 1927, featuring a powerful 10.5L 4-cylinder kerosene engine and weighing over 10,000 lbs. It is designed for heavy-duty performance, delivering a tested 52.59 hp at the belt and 34.65 hp at the drawbar to handle demanding agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage:
With a tested drawbar pull of 5,750 lbs and 34.65 hp, this tractor is engineered to pull four to five 14-inch plows through field soil.
Stationary Power Applications:
The integrated 16.5-inch belt pulley provides a tested 52.59 hp at 850 RPM, making it ideal for driving large stationary machinery via its 3,669 ft/min belt speed.
Standard Implement Operation:
Equipped with a rear 540 PTO and a 2-speed gear transmission, this 2WD tractor serves as a reliable power source for various standard-tread farming implements.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Engine
| Description | Image courtesy of Nico Roeder |
|---|---|
| Engine type | J.I. Case 10.5L 4-cyl kerosene |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.75 inches (140 x 171 mm) |
| Description | J.I. Case / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 641 ci (10.5 L) |
| Rated RPM | 850 |
| Starter type | hand-crank |
| Belt (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 52.59 hp (39.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 34.65 hp (25.8 kW) |
| Plows | 4-5 (14 inch) |
Transmission
| Gears | 2 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | J.I. Case |
| Transmission type | 2-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 90 inches (228 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 153 inches (388 cm) |
| Weight | 10,065 lbs (4565 kg) |
| Width | 82.5 inches (209 cm) |
| Weight | 10,065 lbs (4565 kg) |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 16.5 inches (41 cm) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 850 |
| Speed | 3,669 ft/min (1118.31 meters/min) |
| Width | 8.5 inches (21 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 110
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 52.59 hp (39.2 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 2-speed 2WDOctober 28 - November 9, 1924Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 110 file / Drawbar performance |
| Max power | 34.65 hp (25.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,750 lbs (2608 kg) |