j i case la
![]() | 1940 - 1953
Standard-tread tractor | 1940 - 1953 | Standard-tread tractor |
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1940 - 1953 | |||
Standard-tread tractor | |||
1940 - 1953 | |
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Standard-tread tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 35,493 |
The stout Case LA was often a candidate for re-powering with a Detroit Diesel 3-71 engine. | |
Variants | |
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LA | farm |
LAI | industrial |
J.I. Case LA Engines | |
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J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl gasoline | |
J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl tractor fuel | |
J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl LP gas | |
Fuel tank | 31 gal (gas)
117.3 L |
| 29 gal (tractor fuel)
109.8 L |
Aux. fuel | 2 gal
7.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
J.I. Case LA Transmission | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case LA Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 51 hp
38.0 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 58 hp
43.3 kW |
Plows | 5 |
Drawbar (tested) | 51.73 hp
38.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 59.60 hp
44.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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J.I. Case LA photos... |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 550 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82 inches
208 cm |
Weight | 7515 lbs
3408 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-18 |
Rear tire | 15-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
LA Serial Numbers | |
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1940 | 4400001 |
1941 | 4500001 |
1942 | 4600001 |
1943 | 4700001 |
1944 | 4800001 |
1945 | 4900001 |
1946 | 5000001 |
1947 | 5100001 |
1948 | 5200001 |
1949 | 5300001 |
1950 | 5400001 |
1951 | 5500001 |
1952 | 5600001 |
1953 | 5700001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 13 inches
33 cm |
Width | 8.25 inches
20 cm |
RPM | 814 |
Speed | 2770 ft/min
844.30 meters/min |
References | |
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4 Great Tractors published in 1945, by J.I. Case |
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