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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 C Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case R Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
Total built
20,478Reference
Original price
$892Reference
Variants
CC
row-cropReference
CI
industrialReference
CO
orchardReference
R
standard treadReference
RC
row-cropReference
RO
orchardReference
RI
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
68.1 LReference
Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
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
Rated RPM
1100Reference
1425Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
17.0 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
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
Rear PTO Type
535 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
PTO (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
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
Height (hood)
121 cmReference
C Serial Numbers
1929
3xx2xxReference
1930
3xx3xxReference
1931
3xx4xxReference
1932
3xx5xxReference
1933
3xx6xxReference
1934
3xx7xxReference
1935
3xx8xxReference
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
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.

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