J.I. Case 15-27 tractor specifications

1919 - 1924

1919 - 1924 Crossmotor SeriesStandard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:15-2718-32 ↓

1924 - 1927

Crossmotor Series

Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	J.I. Case
Type:	Standard-tread tractor
Factory:	Racine, Wisconsin, USA

J.I. Case 18-32 Power

J.I. Case 18-32 Power
Drawbar (claimed):	18 hp 13.4 kW
Belt (claimed):	32 hp 23.9 kW
Plows:	3
Drawbar (tested):	24.52 hp 18.3 kW
Belt (tested):	36.73 hp 27.4 kW
power test details ...

J.I. Case 18-32 Engine

J.I. Case 18-32 Engine
J.I. Case 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene
Engine details ...

Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	2-speed gear
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Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:	540

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Weight:	6,500 lbs 2948 kg
Rear tire:	52x14
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18-32 Serial Numbers

18-32 Serial Numbers
Location:	Left rear fender.
photo of 18-32 serial number

Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley
Diameter:	16 inches 40 cm
Width:	7.5 inches 19 cm
RPM:	1000
Speed:	4,180 ft/min 1274.06 meters/min

Production

Production Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:17,628

J.I. Case 15-27 Power

J.I. Case 15-27 Power Drawbar (claimed):15 hp
11.2 kW
Belt (claimed):27 hp
20.1 kW
Plows:3
Drawbar (tested):21.81 hp
16.3 kW
Belt (tested):31.23 hp
23.3 kW
power test details ...

1919 - 1924

Crossmotor Series

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	15-27
	18-32 ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 4

Nebraska Tractor Test 4
Kerosene 2-speed 2WD April 2 - 30, 1920 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 4 file
Belt power (max):	31.23 hp 23.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	21.81 hp 16.3 kW
Max pull:	3,440 lbs 1560 kg

J.I. Case 15-27 Engine

J.I. Case 15-27 Engine J.I. Case 6.3L 4-cyl kerosene Fuel tank:20 gal
75.7 L
Aux. fuel:2.75 gal
10.4 L
Engine details ...

1919 - 1924

Crossmotor Series

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	15-27
	18-32 ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
kerosene
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	381.7 ci 6.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.50x6.00 inches 114 x 152 mm
Rated RPM:	900
Starter type:	hand-crank
Coolant capacity:	44 qts 41.6 L