J.I. Case L tractor specifications

1929 - 1940

1929 - 1940 Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:LLA ↓

1940 - 1953

Standard-tread tractor

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	J.I. Case
Type:	Standard-tread tractor
Factory:	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

Variants
LA:	farm
LAI:	industrial

J.I. Case LA Power

J.I. Case LA Power
Drawbar (claimed):	51 hp 38.0 kW
Belt (claimed):	58 hp 43.3 kW
Drawbar (tested):	51.73 hp 38.6 kW
Belt (tested):	59.60 hp 44.4 kW
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J.I. Case LA Engines

J.I. Case LA Engines
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 117.3 L (gas)
	29 gal 109.8 L (tractor fuel)
Aux. fuel:	2 gal 7.6 L
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Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Brakes:	differential mechanical disc
Cab:	Open operator station.
Transmission:	4-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear RPM:	550

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Weight:	7515 lbs 3408 kg
Front tire:	7.50-18
Rear tire:	15-30
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LA Serial Numbers

LA Serial Numbers
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
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Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley
Diameter:	13 inches 33 cm
Width:	8.25 inches 20 cm
RPM:	814
Speed:	2770 ft/min 844.30 meters/min

Production

Production Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Factory:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:31,678
Original price:$1,500 (1940 )

Variants

Variants L:farm tractor
LI:industrial tractor

1929 - 1940

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	L
	LA ↓

Production

Production
Manufacturer:	J.I. Case
Type:	Standard-tread tractor
Factory:	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:	31,678
Original price:	$1,500 (1940 )

Variants

Variants
L:	farm tractor
LI:	industrial tractor

J.I. Case L Power

J.I. Case L Power
Drawbar (claimed):	32 hp 23.9 kW
PTO (claimed):	45 hp 33.6 kW
Plows:	3 to 4
Drawbar (tested):	40.80 hp 30.4 kW
Belt (tested):	47.04 hp 35.1 kW
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J.I. Case L Engine

J.I. Case L Engine
J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl distillate
Fuel tank:	26 gal 98.4 L
Aux. fuel:	3.5 gal 13.2 L
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Mechanical

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Steering:	manual
Cab:	Open operator station. Steel cab available.
Transmission:	3-speed gear
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Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission*Optional
Rear RPM:	550 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	79 inches 200 cm
Weight:	5307 to 8025 pounds
Rear tire:	13.5-28
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L Serial Numbers

L Serial Numbers
Location:	Plate above steering column.
photo of L serial number
1929:	300201
1930:	300301
1931:	300401
1932:	300501
1933:	300501
1934:	300701
1935:	300801
1936:	300901
1937:	301001
1938:	4200001
1939:	4300001
1940:	4400001
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Belt Pulley

Belt Pulley
Diameter:	13 inches 33 cm
Width:	8.5 inches 21 cm
RPM:	780
Speed:	2650 ft/min 807.72 meters/min

J.I. Case L Power

J.I. Case L Power Drawbar (claimed):32 hp
23.9 kW
PTO (claimed):45 hp
33.6 kW
Plows:3 to 4
Drawbar (tested):40.80 hp
30.4 kW
Belt (tested):47.04 hp
35.1 kW
power test details ...

1929 - 1940

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	L
	LA ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 309

Nebraska Tractor Test 309
Gasoline 3-speed 2WD October 10 - 24, 1938 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 309 file
Belt power (max):	47.04 hp 35.1 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	4.5 gal/hour 17.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	40.80 hp 30.4 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull:	4,474 lbs 2029 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

J.I. Case L Engine

J.I. Case L Engine J.I. Case 6.6L 4-cyl distillate Fuel tank:26 gal
98.4 L
Aux. fuel:3.5 gal
13.2 L
Engine details ...

1929 - 1940

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	L
	LA ↓

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	403.2 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.625x6.00 inches 117 x 152 mm
Air cleaner:	oil bath
Rated RPM:	1100
Coolant capacity:	50 qts 47.3 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Cab:Open operator station. Steel cab available.
Transmission:3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

1929 - 1940

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	L
	LA ↓

Transmission

Transmission
Type:	gear
Gears:	3 forward and 1 reverse

Speeds

Speeds

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission*Optional
Rear RPM:550 (1.375)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:79 inches
200 cm
Weight:5307 to 8025 pounds
Rear tire:13.5-28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1929 - 1940

Standard-tread tractor

Series:

Series:	L
	LA ↓

J.I. Case L Tires

J.I. Case L Tires
Ag rear:	13.5-28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	79 inches 200 cm
Length:	132 inches 335 cm
Width:	67 inches 170 cm
Height (hood):	57 inches 144 cm
Weight:	5307 lbs 2407 kg (steel wheels)
	8025 lbs 3640 kg (rubber tires)

L Serial Numbers

L Serial Numbers Location:Plate above steering column.
photo of L serial number
1929:300201
1930:300301
1931:300401
1932:300501
1933:300501
1934:300701
1935:300801
1936:300901
1937:301001
1938:4200001
1939:4300001
1940:4400001

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