Case DC Tractor (1953)

Manufacturer:Case

Price:2,600(USD)

Series:D Series

Model:DC

Equipment Type: Row-Crop Tractors

Factory:Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Full Specifications

VARIANTS

DC-3: narrow front
DC-4: wide-front
DH: wide-front without turning brakes

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 340 2

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

J.I. CASE DC POWER

Drawbar (claimed): 33hp / 24.6kW
PTO (claimed): 37hp / 27.6kW
Plows: 3
Drawbar (tested): 33.06hp / 24.7kW
Belt (tested): 37.28hp / 27.8kW

ENGINES OVERVIEW

Description: J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas

ENGINE DETAIL 1

Description: J.I. Case gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement: 259.5ci / 4.3L
Bore/Stroke: 3.875x5.50inches / 98x 140mm
Air cleaner: oil bath
Compression: 5.58:1
Rated RPM: 1100
Coolant capacity: 26qts / 24.6L

ENGINE DETAIL 2

Description: J.I. Case LP gas 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement: 259.5ci / 4.3L
Bore/Stroke: 3.875x5.50inches / 98x 140mm

J.I. CASE DC ENGINES

Description: J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Gas Fuel tank: 19gal / 71.9L 17gal / 64.3L (distillate)
Aux. fuel: 2gal / 7.6L

TRANSMISSION

Type: gear
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch: mechanical wet disc

SPEEDS

Description: With 9.00-36 rear tires

MECHANICAL

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: manual
Cab: Open operator station
Transmission: 4-speed gear

TRACTOR HITCH

Type: Case Eagle Hitch

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

Rear PTO: continuous/live*After 1953
Rear RPM: 540

J.I. CASE DC TIRES

Ag front: 25x4 (steel)
Ag rear: 48x2.50 (steel)

DIMENSIONS

DC3 Wheelbase: 88.875inches / 225cm
DC4 Wheelbase: 74.5inches / 189cm
DC3 Length: 144inches / 365cm
DC4 Length: 130inches / 330cm
Width: 80.75inches / 205cm
Height (hood): 58inches / 147cm
Weight: 5300lbs / 2404kg
DC4 Clearance (front axle): 14inches / 35cm
Clearance (rear axle): 24.75inches / 62cm
Front tread: 9.5inches / 24cm
Rear tread: 48 to 84inches / 121to 213cm

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

DC3 Wheelbase: 88.875inches / 225cm
DC4 Wheelbase: 74.5inches / 189cm
Weight: 5300lbs / 2404kg
Front tire: 5.50-16
Rear tire: 11.25-36

DC SERIAL NUMBERS

Location: Serial number plate on the DC's instrument panel, above the steering shaft
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

BELT PULLEY

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

About Case Tractor

The Case DC type tractor is part of the D Series of tractors. The DC is classified as a Row-Crop Tractors and is majorly used for Agriculture Tractors operations. The engine of the DC tractors is impressive. This arrangement is more practical in the real world.