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J.I. Case 12-20 vs J.I. Case 15-27

Verdict: J.I. Case 12-20 vs J.I. Case 15-27

The J.I. Case 12-20 and the J.I. Case 15-27 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 15-27 leads on rated power with 15 hp against 12 hp. J.I. Case 12-20 is the lighter machine (1,919 kg vs 2,930 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 12-20 is the newer design (1921 vs 1919). In short: choose the J.I. Case 15-27 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 12-20 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
J.I. Case 12-20 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 15-27 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Total built
17,628Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
3Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.1 kWReference
16.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
19.0 kWReference
23.3 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
6.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
114 x 152 mmReference
Rated RPM
1050Reference
900Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
hand-crankReference
Belt power (max)
19.0 kWReference
23.3 kWReference
Max power
13.1 kWReference
16.3 kWReference
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
10.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
Weight
1919 kgReference
2930 kgReference
Rear tire
42x12Reference
52x14Reference
Ag rear
42x12 steelReference
52x14 steelReference
Length
276 cmReference
322 cmReference
Height
140 cmReference
172 cmReference
Front tire
32x6Reference
Ag front
32x6 steelReference
Capacities
Diameter
36 cmReference
40 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
182 cmReference
RPM
1050Reference
900Reference
Speed
1146.66 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
13.6 l/hourReference
12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
1428 kgReference
1560 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmission (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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