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

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

The J.I. Case 12-20 and the J.I. Case SO are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case SO leads on rated power with 16 hp against 12 hp. J.I. Case SO is the newer design (1941 vs 1921). In short: choose the J.I. Case SO 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 SO 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 12-26 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
98 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
1050Reference
1600Reference
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
Compression
6.25:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
167 cmReference
Weight
1919 kgReference
Rear tire
42x12Reference
Ag rear
42x12 steelReference
Length
276 cmReference
296 cmReference
Height
140 cmReference
Height (hood)
132 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
32 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
49 cmReference
Rear tread
120 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
36 cmReference
23 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
154 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
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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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