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J.I. Case 648 vs J.I. Case VI

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

The J.I. Case 648 and the J.I. Case VI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case VI leads on rated power with 24 hp against 18 hp. J.I. Case 648 is the lighter machine (1,273 kg vs 1,950 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 1940). In short: choose the J.I. Case VI 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 648 Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case VI Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
24 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
air-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
734Reference
Steering
manualReference
Engine
Engine
13.4 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
76 x 111 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
Compression
6.6:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
1425Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RH18YReference
AC 75Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
Plows
2Reference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Starter type
electric (optional)Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hy-DriveReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
18.9 LReference
Diameter
26 cmReference
RPM
969Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
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)
17.9 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
121 cmReference
Weight
1247 kgReference
1950 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
16 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
113 cmReference
Ground clearance
20 cmReference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
9-32Reference
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
V
standardReference
VC
row-cropReference
VO
orchardReference
VI
industrialReference
VI Serial Numbers
1940
VI4400001Reference
1941
VI4500001Reference
1942
VI4600001Reference

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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