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

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

The J.I. Case 12-20 and the J.I. Case S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case S leads on rated power with 16 hp against 12 hp. J.I. Case 12-20 is the lighter machine (1,919 kg vs 1,984 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case S is the newer design (1941 vs 1921). In short: choose the J.I. Case S 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 S Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
With 11-26 rear tires.Reference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
8.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
19.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
1050Reference
1550Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Belt power (max)
19.0 kWReference
Max power
13.1 kWReference
Fuel tank
53.0 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Starter volts
6Reference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
167 cmReference
Weight
1919 kgReference
1984 kgReference
Rear tire
42x12Reference
11-26Reference
Ag rear
42x12 steelReference
42x8 (steel)Reference
Length
276 cmReference
275 cmReference
Height
140 cmReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
Ag front
25x4 (steel)Reference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
28 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
47 cmReference
Rear tread
120 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
36 cmReference
23 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
142 cmReference
RPM
1050Reference
1078Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
13.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
1428 kgReference
Variants
S
standardReference
SC
row-cropReference
SC-3
tricycle row-cropReference
SC-4
fixed-front row-cropReference
SI
industrialReference
SO
orchardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
541Reference
S Serial Number Location
S Serial Numbers
1941
4500001Reference
1942
4600001Reference
1943
4700001Reference
1944
4800001Reference
1945
4900001Reference
1946
5000001Reference
1947
5100001Reference
1948
5200001Reference
1949
5300001Reference
1950
5400001Reference
1951
5500001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference
Speeds

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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