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J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case CI
Verdict: J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case CI
The J.I. Case 648 and the J.I. Case CI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case CI leads on rated power with 35 hp against 18 hp. J.I. Case 648 is the newer design (1980 vs 1929). In short: choose the J.I. Case CI for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 648 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
18 hp
35 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
air-cooledReference
With 40x8 rear tires.Reference
Total built
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791Reference
Final drives
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roller chainReference
Engine
Engine
13.4 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
4.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
98 x 140 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Compression
6.6:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
1100Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Sparkplug
Champion RH18YReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Fuel tank
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60.6 LReference
Aux. fuel
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7.6 LReference
Belt (claimed)
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20.1 kWReference
Starter type
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hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
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18.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hy-DriveReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
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Type
hydraulic driveReference
gearReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
26.5 lpmReference
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Rear Type
0Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
1247 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
30x5Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
40x8Reference
Industrial front
18x8.50-8Reference
29x5Reference
Industrial rear
26x12.00-12Reference
38x7Reference
Length
406 cmReference
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Width
104 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
113 cmReference
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Ground clearance
20 cmReference
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Rear axle
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73 mmReference
J.I. Case 648 attachments
648 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of tractor, ahead of the steering column.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
32Reference
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Attachment overview
J.I. Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case BackhoeReference
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Transport height
165 cmReference
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Digging depth
236 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
281 cmReference
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Loading height
152 cmReference
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Swing Arc
167°Reference
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Variants
C
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farm modelReference
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.


