| Production | |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Standard-tread tractor | |
| Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Total built | 20,478 |
| Original price was $600 in 1930 | |
| J.I. Case C Engine | |
| J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline | |
| Fuel tank | 18 gal 68.1 L |
| Aux. fuel | 2 gal 7.6 L |
| J.I. Case C Transmission | |
| 3-speed gear | |
| J.I. Case C Power | |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 17 hp 12.7 kW |
| Belt (claimed) | 27 hp 20.1 kW |
| Plows | 2-3 (14-inch) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 21.4 hp 16.0 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 29.81 hp 22.2 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Manual steering | |
| Open operator station |
| Photos | |
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| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | transmission OptOptional |
| Rear PTO Type | 535 (1.375) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 66 inches 167 cm |
| Weight | 4300 lbs 1950 kg |
| Front tire | 28-5 |
| Rear tire | 42-12 |
| C Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel. |
| 1929 | 3xx2xx |
| 1930 | 3xx3xx |
| 1931 | 3xx4xx |
| 1932 | 3xx5xx |
| 1933 | 3xx6xx |
| 1934 | 3xx7xx |
| 1935 | 3xx8xx |
| 1936 | 3xx9xx |
| 1937 | 4xx0xx |
| 1938 | 4200001 |
| 1939 | 4300001 |
| 1940 | 4400001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Belt Pulley | |
| Diameter | 10.25 inches 26 cm |
| Width | 6.25 inches 15 cm |
| RPM | 973 |
| Speed | 2600 ft/min 792.48 meters/min |
| References | |
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| Illustrated Case Tractors Buyer's Guide by Peter Letourneau | |
| Full Steam Ahead - J.I. Case Tractors & Equipment 1842-1955 by David Erb | |
| New Power for a New Age published in 1935, by J.I. Case | |
| The New Case Tractors published in 1929, by J.I. Case |
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