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J.I. Case 15-27 vs J.I. Case VAS
Verdict: J.I. Case 15-27 vs J.I. Case VAS
The J.I. Case 15-27 and the J.I. Case VAS are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case VAS leads on rated power with 17 hp against 15 hp. J.I. Case 15-27 holds more fuel (75.7 L vs 39.7 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case VAS is the newer design (1942 vs 1919). In short: choose the J.I. Case VAS 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
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Total built
17,628Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
39.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
10.4 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
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Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
16.3 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
23.3 kWReference
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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
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Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
12.3 LReference
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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6:1Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
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6Reference
Sparkplug
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AC 87Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
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26.5 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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228.6mm dry discReference
Oil type
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[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
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: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
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: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmission (optional)Reference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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12.7 kWReference
Engine RPM
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525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2930 kgReference
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Front tire
32x6Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
52x14Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
32x6 steelReference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
52x14 steelReference
10-28Reference
Length
322 cmReference
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Height
172 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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176 cmReference
Height (hood)
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158 cmReference
Front tread
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106 to 147 cmReference
Rear tread
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106 to 177 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
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Max pull
1560 kgReference
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Variants
VA
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standard treadReference
VAC
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tricycle row-cropReference
VAI
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industrialReference
VAIW
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warehouseReference
VAH
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high-clearanceReference
VAS
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offset high-clearanceReference
VAC-11
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single-front wheelReference
VAC-12
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dual-front row-cropReference
VAC-13
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adjustable wide-front row-cropReference
VAC-14
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lowered version of VAC-13Reference
VAO-15
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similar to VAOReference
VAS Serial Numbers
1942
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4600001Reference
1943
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4700001Reference
1944
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4800001Reference
1945
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4900001Reference
1946
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5000001Reference
1947
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5100001Reference
1948
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5200001Reference
1949
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5300001Reference
1950
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5400001Reference
1951
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5500001Reference
1952
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5600001Reference
1953
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5700001Reference
1954
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5800001Reference
1955
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5900001Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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positiveReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Charging amps
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12Reference
Battery volts
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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.


