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J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case RI
Verdict: J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case RI
The J.I. Case 648 and the J.I. Case RI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 648 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 14 hp. J.I. Case 648 is the newer design (1980 vs 1939). In short: choose the J.I. Case 648 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case RI 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
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
air-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
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120Reference
Engine
Engine
13.4 kWReference
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Displacement
0.8 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 102 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
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Compression
6.6:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
1425Reference
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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Drawbar (claimed)
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10.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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13.4 kWReference
Starter type
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hand-crankReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hy-DriveReference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
4 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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Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.125)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
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Weight
1247 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
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Industrial front
18x8.50-8Reference
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Industrial rear
26x12.00-12Reference
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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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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
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
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.


