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J.I. Case DC Specs ( 1939-1953 )

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Description Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $2,600 in 1955 / DC series is two models, the DC-3 narrow front and the DC-4 wide front
Manufacturer J.I. Case
Total built 54,925 (DC-3)

Engine

Air cleaner oil bath
Bore/Stroke 3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm) / 3.875x5.50 inches (98 x 140 mm)
Compression 5.58:1
Coolant capacity 26 qts (24.6 L)
Description J.I. Case / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / J.I. Case / LP gas / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement 259.5 ci (4.3 L) / 259.5 ci (4.3 L)
Rated RPM 1100
Starter volts 6 / 6
Engine type J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline / J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Aux. fuel 2 gal (7.6 L)
Engine type J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline / J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Gas Fuel tank 19 gal (71.9 L)
Belt (tested) 37.28 hp (27.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed) 33 hp (24.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested) 33.06 hp (24.7 kW)
Plows 3
PTO (claimed) 37 hp (27.6 kW)

Transmission

Clutch mechanical wet disc
Gears 4 forward and 1 reverse
Transmission type 4-speed gear
Type gear

Mechanical

Cab Open operator station.
Description Manual steering
Drive type Two-wheel drive

Hitch

Type Case Eagle Hitch

PTO

Rear PTO continuous
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery volts 6
Charging system generator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (rear axle) 24.75 inches (62 cm)
DC3 Length 144 inches (365 cm)
DC3 Wheelbase 88.875 inches (225 cm)
DC4 Clearance (front axle) 14 inches (35 cm)
DC4 Length 130 inches (330 cm)
DC4 Wheelbase 74.5 inches (189 cm)
Front tread 9.5 to inches (24 to 0 cm)
Height (hood) 58 inches (147 cm)
Rear tread 48 to 84 inches (121 to 213 cm)
Weight 5300 lbs (2404 kg)
Width 80.75 inches (205 cm)
DC3 Wheelbase 88.875 inches (225 cm)
DC4 Wheelbase 74.5 inches (189 cm)
Front tire 5.50-16
Rear tire 11.25-36
Weight 5300 lbs (2404 kg)
Ag front 5.50-16 / 25x4 (steel)
Ag rear 11.25-36 / 48x2.50 (steel)

Belt Pulley

Diameter 12.25 inches (31 cm)
RPM 818
Speed 2620 ft/min (798.58 meters/min)
Width 7.25 inches (18 cm)

DC Serial Number Location

Description Serial number plate on the DC's instrument panel, above the steering shaft.

DC Serial Numbers

1939 4300001
1940 4400001
1941 4500001
1942 4600001
1943 4700001
1944 4800001
1945 4900001
1946 5000001
1947 5100001
1948 5200001
1949 5300001
1950 5400001
1951 5500001
1952 5600001
1953 5700001 / 8300001
Description FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Nebraska Tractor Test 340

Belt fuel use (max) 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour)
Belt power (max) 37.28 hp (27.8 kW)
Description Gasoline 4-speed 2WDApril 18 - May 4, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 340 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Max power 33.06 hp (24.7 kW)
Max pull 4,128 lbs (1872 kg)

References

Description Case Eagle Hitch Tractors published in 1953, by J.I. Case

Speeds

Description With 9.00-36 rear tires.

Variants

D standard-tread
DC row-crop
DC-3 narrow front
DC-4 wide-front
DH wide-front without turning brakes