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J.I. Case 12-20 vs J.I. Case RC

Verdict: J.I. Case 12-20 vs J.I. Case RC

The J.I. Case 12-20 and the J.I. Case RC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 12-20 leads on rated power with 12 hp against 11 hp. J.I. Case RC is the lighter machine (1,834 kg vs 1,919 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case RC is the newer design (1935 vs 1921). In short: choose the J.I. Case 12-20 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case RC 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 RC Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
11 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
The four-speed gearbox became standard in 1939, tractor serial number 4325361.Reference
Total built
15,948Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.1 kWReference
10.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
19.0 kWReference
14.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
83 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
1050Reference
1425Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Belt power (max)
19.0 kWReference
14.8 kWReference
Max power
13.1 kWReference
10.6 kWReference
Fuel tank
56.8 LReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
16.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
Weight
1919 kgReference
1834 kgReference
Rear tire
42x12Reference
10x38Reference
Ag rear
42x12 steelReference
6x48 (steel)Reference
Length
276 cmReference
316 cmReference
Height
140 cmReference
111 cmReference
Front tire
5x15Reference
Ag front
6x20.5 (steel)Reference
Rear tread
111 to 203 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
36 cmReference
25 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
160 cmReference
RPM
1050Reference
991Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
13.6 l/hourReference
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1428 kgReference
Variants
R
standard treadReference
RC
row-cropReference
RO
orchardReference
RI
industrialReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
RC Serial Numbers
1935
3xx8xxReference
1936
3xx9xxReference
1937
4xx0xxReference
1938
4200001Reference
1939
4300001Reference
1940
4400001Reference

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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