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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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
12 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
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Belt (tested)
19.0 kWReference
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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
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Belt power (max)
19.0 kWReference
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Max power
13.1 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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53.0 LReference
Aux. fuel
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4.7 LReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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6.25:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
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Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
160 cmReference
167 cmReference
Weight
1919 kgReference
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Rear tire
42x12Reference
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Ag rear
42x12 steelReference
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Length
276 cmReference
296 cmReference
Height
140 cmReference
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Height (hood)
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132 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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32 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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49 cmReference
Rear tread
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120 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
36 cmReference
23 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
154 cmReference
RPM
1050Reference
1078Reference
Speed
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792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
13.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1428 kgReference
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Variants
S
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standardReference
SC
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row-cropReference
SC-3
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tricycle row-cropReference
SC-4
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fixed-front row-cropReference
SI
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industrialReference
SO
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orchardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
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liveReference
Clutch
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mechanical wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
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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.


