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J.I. Case 15-27 vs Pioneer Tractor Special
Verdict: J.I. Case 15-27 vs Pioneer Tractor Special
The J.I. Case 15-27 and the Pioneer Tractor Special are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Pioneer Tractor Special is the lighter machine (2,857 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 is the newer design (1919 vs 1918). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Pioneer Tractor
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
Pioneer TractorReference
Drawbar performanceReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
17,628Reference
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Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
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Aux. fuel
10.4 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
4 (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
9.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 152 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Rated RPM
900Reference
700Reference
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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Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmission (optional)Reference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Dimensions
Weight
2930 kgReference
2857 kgReference
Front tire
32x6Reference
36x6Reference
Rear tire
52x14Reference
60x18Reference
Ag front
32x6 steelReference
36x6 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
52x14 steelReference
60x18 (steel)Reference
Length
322 cmReference
426 cmReference
Height
172 cmReference
167 cmReference
Wheelbase
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294 cmReference
Rear axle
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104 mmReference
Capacities
Diameter
40 cmReference
35 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
193 cmReference
RPM
900Reference
510Reference
Speed
1146.66 meters/minReference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
12.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1560 kgReference
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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.