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J.I. Case 15-27 vs J.I. Case SO
Verdict: J.I. Case 15-27 vs J.I. Case SO
The J.I. Case 15-27 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 15 hp. J.I. Case 15-27 holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case SO is the newer design (1941 vs 1919). In short: choose the J.I. Case SO for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 15-27 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
15 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
Total built
17,628Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
53.0 LReference
Aux. fuel
10.4 LReference
4.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
16.3 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
23.3 kWReference
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Displacement
6.3 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 152 mmReference
98 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
900Reference
1600Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
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Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
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Belt power (max)
23.3 kWReference
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Max power
16.3 kWReference
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Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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6.25:1Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmission (optional)Reference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Clutch
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mechanical wet discReference
Dimensions
Weight
2930 kgReference
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Front tire
32x6Reference
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Rear tire
52x14Reference
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Ag front
32x6 steelReference
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Ag rear
52x14 steelReference
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Length
322 cmReference
296 cmReference
Height
172 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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167 cmReference
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
40 cmReference
23 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
154 cmReference
RPM
900Reference
1078Reference
Speed
1146.66 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1560 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
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.


