j i case va
![]() | 1942 - 1955
Standard-tread tractor | 1942 - 1955 | Standard-tread tractor |
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1942 - 1955 | |||
Standard-tread tractor | |||
1942 - 1955 | |
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Standard-tread tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Rock Island, Illinois, USA | |
Original price was $1,580 in 1955 | |
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. | |
Variants | |
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VA | standard tread |
VAC | tricycle row-crop |
VAI | industrial |
VAO | orchard |
VAIW | warehouse |
VAH | high-clearance |
VAS | offset high-clearance |
VAC-11 | single-front wheel |
VAC-12 | dual-front row-crop |
VAC-13 | adjustable wide-front row-crop |
VAC-14 | lowered version of VAC-13 |
VAO-15 | similar to VAO |
J.I. Case VA Engines | |
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J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl distillate | |
J.I. Case 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 9.25 gal
35.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
J.I. Case VA Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case VA Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 13 hp
9.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Plows | 2 |
Drawbar (tested) | 19.10 hp
14.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 21.33 hp
15.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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J.I. Case VA photos... |
Tractor hitch | |
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Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 525@1425 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.25 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 3200 lbs
1451 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-15 |
Rear tire | 10-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
VA Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel. |
1942 | 4600001 |
1943 | 4700001 |
1944 | 4800001 |
1945 | 4900001 |
1946 | 5000001 |
1947 | 5100001 |
1948 | 5200001 |
1949 | 5300001 |
1950 | 5400001 |
1951 | 5500001 |
1952 | 5600001 |
1953 | 5700001 |
1954 | 5800001 |
1955 | 5900001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Links | |
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Case VA series: information from YTMag | |
Case Model VAC: photos at oldengine.org |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 969 |
Speed | 2600 ft/min
792.48 meters/min |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 12 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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Improved Case "VA" Series Tractors published in 1953, by J.I. Case | |
Operator's Instruction Manual Model "VA" Series Tractors | |
4 Great Tractors published in 1945, by J.I. Case |
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