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

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

The J.I. Case 15-27 and the J.I. Case VAH are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case VAH leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. J.I. Case VAH is the lighter machine (1,315 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 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case VAH is the newer design (1942 vs 1919). In short: choose the J.I. Case VAH 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 15-27 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case VAH Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
With 9-36 rear tires.Reference
Total built
17,628Reference
2,016Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
35.0 LReference
Aux. fuel
10.4 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
16.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.3 kWReference
Displacement
6.3 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 152 mmReference
83 x 95 mmReference
Rated RPM
900Reference
1425Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
12.3 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.3 kWReference
Max power
16.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Sparkplug
AC 87Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
26.5 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmission (optional)Reference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
Engine RPM
525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2930 kgReference
1315 kgReference
Front tire
32x6Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
52x14Reference
9-36Reference
Ag front
32x6 steelReference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
52x14 steelReference
9-36Reference
Length
322 cmReference
Height
172 cmReference
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
Height (hood)
161 cmReference
Shipping weight
1315 kgReference
Front tread
154 to 215 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
40 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
900Reference
969Reference
Speed
1146.66 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
1560 kgReference
Variants
VA
standard treadReference
VAC
tricycle row-cropReference
VAI
industrialReference
VAIW
warehouseReference
VAH
high-clearanceReference
VAS
offset high-clearanceReference
VAC-11
single-front wheelReference
VAC-12
dual-front row-cropReference
VAC-13
adjustable wide-front row-cropReference
VAC-14
lowered version of VAC-13Reference
VAO-15
similar to VAOReference
VAH Serial Numbers
1942
4600001Reference
1943
4700001Reference
1944
4800001Reference
1945
4900001Reference
1946
5000001Reference
1947
5100001Reference
1948
5200001Reference
1949
5300001Reference
1950
5400001Reference
1951
5500001Reference
1952
5600001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
1954
5800001Reference
1955
5900001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
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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