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J.I. Case 15-27 vs J.I. Case RC

Verdict: J.I. Case 15-27 vs J.I. Case RC

The J.I. Case 15-27 and the J.I. Case RC 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 11 hp. J.I. Case RC is the lighter machine (1,834 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 15-27 holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case RC is the newer design (1935 vs 1919). In short: choose the J.I. Case 15-27 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 15-27 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
15 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
17,628Reference
15,948Reference
Steering
manualReference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
56.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
10.4 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
8.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
16.3 kWReference
10.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.3 kWReference
14.8 kWReference
Displacement
6.3 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 152 mmReference
83 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
900Reference
1425Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
16.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.3 kWReference
14.8 kWReference
Max power
16.3 kWReference
10.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmission (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2930 kgReference
1834 kgReference
Front tire
32x6Reference
5x15Reference
Rear tire
52x14Reference
10x38Reference
Ag front
32x6 steelReference
6x20.5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
52x14 steelReference
6x48 (steel)Reference
Length
322 cmReference
316 cmReference
Height
172 cmReference
111 cmReference
Rear tread
111 to 203 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
40 cmReference
25 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
160 cmReference
RPM
900Reference
991Reference
Speed
1146.66 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.1 l/hourReference
8.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
1560 kgReference
Variants
R
standard treadReference
RC
row-cropReference
RO
orchardReference
RI
industrialReference
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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