July Featured Photo

RT | 07/22/2019 | Case, Featured Tractors, Photo Contest Entries, Tractor Photos, Tractor Stories | 5 Comments

This month’s featured tractor photo was submitted by Ken Christopherson and features his 1941 JI Case SC Centerline.

Ken Christopherson’s 1941 JI Case SC Centerline with a self-powered hay press sit near the threshing display area at the 2017 Nowthen Threshing Show in Nowthen, Minnesota.

“The tractor was built and test on January 28th, 1941 and shipped to Peavey Elevator Company in Wahpeton, North Dakota on January 29th, 1941. My grandfather, Norman Christopherson, saved this tractor from a salvage yard in the early 1970’s. The tractor was parked and forgotten shortly before he passed in 1993. I rescued the tractor from the woods in 1999 and began restoration at the age of 12. I finished the tractor in 2008 at the age of 22.” said Ken.

Ken has been maintaining a registry for the 1941 Case SC Centerline tractors for about 5 years and currently there are only about 70 documented Case SC Centerlines known to remain.

“The 1941 Case SC Centerline is a rare tractor because of the center-hood exhaust and air intake. Only the first few hundred Case SC’s were produced this way. Shortly after being released, JI Case received visibility complaints and decided to redesign the exhaust to exit the side of the hood.” said Ken.

This photo was chosen as a winner in our photo contest and will be featured in the upcoming 2020 Steiner catalog. Check out the other winning photos here.

5 Comments

John M. Hill 07/23/2019 Reply
there was a centerline SC in las cruces, new mexico a few years back–very rough–maybe 80% complete–I’m acquainted with the guy who had it, if anyone is interested–was looking for parts for my SCs, and noticed the chrome trim on the hood, and the holes for exhaust–the folks at Steiner have my permission to share my email with case collectors

Ken Christopherson 10/22/2019 Reply
I would love to get the serial number of the tractors, and would also be interested in a good hood with chrome strips! Check out my youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/kizzletruck

Greg Grube 07/23/2019 Reply
Ken , I have a center exhaust SC in the barn I will try and get you the sn in the morning. Get me your email address. Thanks Greg Grube

Ken Christopherson 10/22/2019 Reply
Would love to get the serial number! Check out my youtube channel, leave a comment and we can get ahold of each other that way!

Paul Schmidt 07/24/2019 Reply
WOW I Never knew the history behind this tractor. I’ve known Ken for a number of years & had the honor of driving this tractor in The Parade Of Power that year