J.I. Case DC: all source data

All 76 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built54,925 (DC-3)
Total built14,016 (DC-4)
(no label)Original price was $2,600 in 1955
(no label)DC series is two models, the DC-3 narrow front and the DC-4 wide front
Engine
(no label)J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Gas Fuel tank (Gas)19 gal | 71.9 L
Gas Fuel tank (Gas)17 gal (distillate) | 64.3 L
Aux. fuel2 gal | 7.6 L
Transmission
(no label)4-speed gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)33 hp | 24.6 kW
PTO (claimed)37 hp | 27.6 kW
Plows3
Drawbar (tested)33.06 hp | 24.7 kW
Belt (tested)37.28 hp | 27.8 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Open operator station.
Hitch
TypeCase Eagle Hitch
Pto
Rear PTOcontinuous
Rear PTOlive
Rear PTO Type540
Dimensions
DC3 Wheelbase (DC3)88.875 inches | 225 cm
DC4 Wheelbase (DC4)74.5 inches | 189 cm
Weight5300 lbs | 2404 kg
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire11.25-36
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate on the DC's instrument panel, above the steering shaft.
Belt pulley
Diameter12.25 inches | 31 cm
Width7.25 inches | 18 cm
RPM818
Speed2620 ft/min | 798.58 meters/min
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemgenerator
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)J.I. Case 4.3L 4-cyl LP gas
Engine detail
(no label)J.I. Case
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement259.5 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.50 inches | 98 x 140 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression5.58:1
Rated RPM1100
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)26 qts | 24.6 L
(no label)J.I. Case
(no label)LP gas
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement259.5 ci | 4.3 L
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.50 inches | 98 x 140 mm
Starter volts6

Transmission

Transmission
Typegear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchmechanical wet disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front5.50-16
Ag rear11.25-36
Ag front25x4 (steel)
Ag rear48x2.50 (steel)
Dimensions
DC3 Wheelbase (DC3)88.875 inches | 225 cm
DC4 Wheelbase (DC4)74.5 inches | 189 cm
DC3 Length (DC3)144 inches | 365 cm
DC4 Length (DC4)130 inches | 330 cm
Width80.75 inches | 205 cm
Height (hood)58 inches | 147 cm
Weight5300 lbs | 2404 kg
DC4 Clearance (front axle) (DC4)14 inches | 35 cm
Clearance (rear axle)24.75 inches | 62 cm
Front tread9.5 to inches | 24 to 0 cm
Rear tread48 to 84 inches | 121 to 213 cm