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J.I. Case 18-32 vs J.I. Case R
Verdict: J.I. Case 18-32 vs J.I. Case R
The J.I. Case 18-32 and the J.I. Case R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. J.I. Case R is the lighter machine (1,882 kg vs 2,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case R is the newer design (1938 vs 1924). 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
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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Original price
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$892Reference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
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Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
18.3 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
27.4 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Displacement
6.3 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 152 mmReference
83 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
1000Reference
1425Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
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Belt power (max)
27.4 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Max power
18.3 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Coolant capacity
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17.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
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Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
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mechanical wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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13.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2948 kgReference
1882 kgReference
Rear tire
52x14Reference
9.00-24Reference
Ag rear
52x14 steelReference
9.00-24Reference
Length
322 cmReference
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Height
172 cmReference
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Operating weight
2948 kgReference
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Front tire
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5.00-15Reference
Ag front
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5.00-15Reference
18-32 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
40 cmReference
25 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
1000Reference
991Reference
Speed
1274.06 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
15.1 l/hourReference
8.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
1760 kgReference
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Variants
R
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standard treadReference
RC
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row-cropReference
RO
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orchardReference
RI
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industrialReference
R Serial Numbers
1936
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3xx9xxReference
1937
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4xx0xxReference
1938
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4200001Reference
1939
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4300001Reference
1940
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4400001Reference
Location:
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Plate near instrument panelReference
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.


