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J.I. Case 20-40 vs J.I. Case SC

Verdict: J.I. Case 20-40 vs J.I. Case SC

The J.I. Case 20-40 and the J.I. Case SC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case SC leads on rated power with 22 hp against 20 hp. J.I. Case SC is the lighter machine (1,905 kg vs 6,305 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 20-40 holds more fuel (159.0 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case SC is the newer design (1941 vs 1912). In short: choose the J.I. Case SC for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 20-40 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 20-40 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case SC Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
With 10-38 year tires.Reference
Total built
4,465Reference
58,991Reference
Original price
$2,100 (1916)Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
53.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
18.4 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.9 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
Displacement
17.7 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
222 x 229 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Rated RPM
475Reference
1600Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
106.0 LReference
15.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
31.9 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Max power
18.4 kWReference
17.3 kWReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
Plows
2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
4.8:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
Dimensions
Weight
6305 kgReference
1905 kgReference
Front tire
38x8Reference
5.00x15Reference
Rear tire
66x20Reference
10x38Reference
Ag front
38x8 steelReference
7.50x10Reference
Ag rear
66x20 steelReference
10x38Reference
Length
449 cmReference
346 cmReference
Height
271 cmReference
Operating weight
6305 kgReference
Rear axle
100 mmReference
Wheelbase
212 cmReference
Height (hood)
143 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
60 cmReference
Front tread
142 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
111 to 238 cmReference
20-40 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
60 cmReference
23 cmReference
Width
254 cmReference
194 cmReference
RPM
1078Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
29.1 l/hourReference
11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
2511 kgReference
1463 kgReference
Variants
S
standardReference
SC
row-cropReference
SC-3
tricycle row-cropReference
SC-4
fixed-front row-cropReference
SI
industrialReference
SO
orchardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
16.4 kWReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
SC Serial Number Location
SC Serial Numbers
1941
4500001Reference
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
8035001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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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