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J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case VAI

Verdict: J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case VAI

The J.I. Case 648 and the J.I. Case VAI 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 17 hp. J.I. Case VAI is the lighter machine (1,156 kg vs 1,273 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 648 is the newer design (1980 vs 1942). In short: choose the J.I. Case 648 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case VAI 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 VAI Industrial 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
air-cooledReference
With 10-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Engine
Engine
13.4 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 95 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
Compression
6.6:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
1425Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RH18YReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Fuel tank
35.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
9.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hy-DriveReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.9 LReference
Diameter
26 cmReference
RPM
969Reference
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
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
Weight
1247 kgReference
1156 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
Industrial front
18x8.50-8Reference
Industrial rear
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
406 cmReference
278 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
165 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
113 cmReference
Ground clearance
20 cmReference
Ag front
5.50-15Reference
Ag rear
10-28Reference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
167 cmReference
Shipping weight
1156 kgReference
Front tread
109 cmReference
Rear tread
111 to 182 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
positiveReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
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
VA
standard treadReference
VAC
row-cropReference
VAI
industrialReference
VAIW
warehouseReference
VAI 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
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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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