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J.I. Case 18-32 vs J.I. Case VA

Verdict: J.I. Case 18-32 vs J.I. Case VA

The J.I. Case 18-32 and the J.I. Case VA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 18-32 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. J.I. Case VA is the lighter machine (1,451 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 VA is the newer design (1942 vs 1924). In short: choose the J.I. Case 18-32 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case VA 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 18-32 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case VA Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
18.3 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
27.4 kWReference
15.9 kWReference
Displacement
6.3 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 152 mmReference
83 x 95 mmReference
Rated RPM
1000Reference
1425Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Belt power (max)
27.4 kWReference
15.9 kWReference
Max power
18.3 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
35.0 LReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
3.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Engine RPM
525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Weight
2948 kgReference
1451 kgReference
Rear tire
52x14Reference
10-28Reference
Ag rear
52x14 steelReference
10-28Reference
Length
322 cmReference
295 cmReference
Height
172 cmReference
Operating weight
2948 kgReference
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
Front tire
6.00-15Reference
Ag front
6.00-15Reference
Height (hood)
130 cmReference
Ground clearance
39 cmReference
Front tread
122 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 182 cmReference
18-32 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
40 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
1000Reference
969Reference
Speed
1274.06 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
15.1 l/hourReference
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1760 kgReference
1255 kgReference
Variants
VA
standard treadReference
VAC
tricycle row-cropReference
VAI
industrialReference
VAO
orchardReference
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
VA 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
Links
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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