J.I. Case VA: all source data

All 80 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)Standard-tread tractor
(no label)Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA
(no label)Original price was $1,580 in 1955
(no label)The Case VA series replaced the V series in 1942. A number of variants on the VA series were available. The VA was the standard-tread model. The VAC was tricycle row-crop model; the VAI was the industrial model; the VAO was the orchard model; the VAIW was the warehouse model; the VAH was the high-clearance row-crop model, and the VAS was the offset high-clearance row-crop model. Electric start was optional. During the early years, the engine was made by Continental. The VA series was the first Case tractors to use the Eagle Hitch, introduced in 1949.
Engine
(no label)J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl distillate
(no label)J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank9.25 gal | 35.0 L
Transmission
(no label)4-speed unsynchronized gear
Power
Drawbar (claimed)13 hp | 9.7 kW
PTO (claimed)17 hp | 12.7 kW
Plows2
Drawbar (tested)19.10 hp | 14.2 kW
Belt (tested)21.33 hp | 15.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
(no label)Manual steering
(no label)Open operator station.
Hitch
TypeCase Eagle Hitch
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)
Engine RPM525@1425
Dimensions
Wheelbase75.25 inches | 191 cm
Weight3200 lbs | 1451 kg
Front tire6.00-15
Rear tire10-28
Belt pulley
Diameter10.25 inches | 26 cm
Width6 inches | 15 cm
RPM969
Speed2600 ft/min | 792.48 meters/min
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps12
Battery volts6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl distillate
(no label)J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
(no label)J.I. Case
(no label)distillate
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement124 ci | 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.25x3.75 inches | 83 x 95 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression5:1
Rated RPM1425
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Oil capacity4 qts | 3.8 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)13 qts | 12.3 L
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches | 0.635 mm
Point gap0.020 inches | 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance0.014 inches (cold) | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.014 inches (cold) | 0.356 mm
(no label)J.I. Case
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement124 ci | 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.25x3.75 inches | 83 x 95 mm
Air cleaneroil bath
Compression6:1
Rated RPM1425
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)13 qts | 12.3 L
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches | 0.635 mm
Point gap0.020 inches | 0.508 mm
Intake valve clearance0.014 inches (cold) | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.014 inches (cold) | 0.356 mm

Transmission

Transmission
Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch228.6mm dry disc

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front6.00-15
Ag rear10-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase75.25 inches | 191 cm
Length116.25 inches | 295 cm
Height (hood)51.5 inches | 130 cm
Weight3200 lbs | 1451 kg
Ground clearance15.6 inches | 39 cm
Front tread48.25 inches | 122 cm
Rear tread48 to 72 inches | 121 to 182 cm