J.I. Case L


J.I. Case L tractor photo
1929 - 1940
Standard-tread tractor
Series map:
L
50.0hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
Standard-tread tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built31,678
Original price was $1,500 in 1940
Variants
Lfarm tractor
LIindustrial tractor
J.I. Case L Engine
J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl distillate
Fuel tank26 gal
98.4 L
Aux. fuel3.5 gal
13.2 L
Engine details ...
J.I. Case L Power
Drawbar (claimed)32 hp
23.9 kW
PTO (claimed)45 hp
33.6 kW
Plows3 to 4
Drawbar (tested)40.80 hp
30.4 kW
Belt (tested)47.04 hp
35.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station. Steel cab available.
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission OptOptional
Rear PTO Type550 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase79 inches
200 cm
Weight5307 to 8025 pounds
Rear tire13.5-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
L Serial Number Location
J.I. Case L serial number location
Plate above steering column.
L Serial Numbers
19293xx2xx
19303xx3xx
19313xx4xx
19323xx5xx
19333xx6xx
19343xx7xx
19353xx8xx
19363xx9xx
19374xx0xx
19384200001
19394300001
19404400001

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Belt Pulley
Diameter13 inches
33 cm
Width8.5 inches
21 cm
RPM780
Speed2650 ft/min
807.72 meters/min
References
L references literature
New Power for a New Age published in 1935, by J.I. Case
The New Model "L" Tractor published in 1929, by J.I. Case
The New Case Tractors published in 1929, by J.I. Case
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