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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 648 Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case RI Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
air-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
120Reference
Engine
Engine
13.4 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 102 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
Compression
6.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
1425Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RH18YReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hy-DriveReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
Type
hydraulic driveReference
gearReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
26.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
Weight
1247 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
Industrial front
18x8.50-8Reference
Industrial rear
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
406 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
113 cmReference
Ground clearance
20 cmReference
J.I. Case 648 attachments
648 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of tractor, ahead of the steering column.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
32Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case BackhoeReference
Transport height
165 cmReference
Digging depth
236 cmReference
Reach from pivot
281 cmReference
Loading height
152 cmReference
Swing Arc
167°Reference
Variants
R
standard treadReference
RC
row-cropReference
RO
orchardReference
RI
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.

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