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J.I. Case C vs J.I. Case R
Verdict: J.I. Case C vs J.I. Case R
The J.I. Case C and the J.I. Case R are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case R leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. J.I. Case R is the lighter machine (1,882 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 R is the newer design (1938 vs 1929). In short: choose the J.I. Case R for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case C 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
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Total built
20,478Reference
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Original price
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$892Reference
Variants
CC
row-cropReference
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CI
industrialReference
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CO
orchardReference
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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
Engine
Fuel tank
68.1 LReference
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Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
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Plows
2-3 (14-inch)Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
16.0 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
22.2 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Displacement
4.3 LReference
2.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 140 mmReference
83 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
4.88:1Reference
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Rated RPM
1100Reference
1425Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
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Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
17.0 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
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Belt power (max)
22.2 kWReference
15.3 kWReference
Max power
16.0 kWReference
13.6 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
mechanical wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
535 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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13.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
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Weight
1950 kgReference
1882 kgReference
Front tire
28-5Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
42-12Reference
9.00-24Reference
Ag front
28-5 steelReference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
42-12 steelReference
9.00-24Reference
Length
289 cmReference
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Height (hood)
121 cmReference
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C Serial Numbers
1929
3xx2xxReference
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1930
3xx3xxReference
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1931
3xx4xxReference
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1932
3xx5xxReference
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1933
3xx6xxReference
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1934
3xx7xxReference
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1935
3xx8xxReference
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1936
3xx9xxReference
3xx9xxReference
1937
4xx0xxReference
4xx0xxReference
1938
4200001Reference
4200001Reference
1939
4300001Reference
4300001Reference
1940
4400001Reference
4400001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Plate near instrument panelReference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
25 cmReference
Width
152 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
973Reference
991Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
9.8 l/hourReference
8.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
1491 kgReference
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R Serial Numbers
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.


