Compare/J.I. Case C vs J.I. Case VAH

J.I. Case C vs J.I. Case VAH

Verdict: J.I. Case C vs J.I. Case VAH

The J.I. Case C and the J.I. Case VAH are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. J.I. Case VAH is the lighter machine (1,315 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 C holds more fuel (68.1 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case VAH is the newer design (1942 vs 1929). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Drawbar performanceReference

With 9-36 rear tires.Reference

Total built

20,478Reference

2,016Reference

Variants

row-cropReference

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industrialReference

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orchardReference

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standard treadReference

VAC

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tricycle row-cropReference

VAI

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industrialReference

VAIW

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warehouseReference

VAH

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high-clearanceReference

VAS

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offset high-clearanceReference

VAC-11

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single-front wheelReference

VAC-12

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dual-front row-cropReference

VAC-13

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adjustable wide-front row-cropReference

VAC-14

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lowered version of VAC-13Reference

VAO-15

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similar to VAOReference

Engine

Fuel tank

68.1 LReference

35.0 LReference

Aux. fuel

7.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

12.7 kWReference

9.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

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Plows

2-3 (14-inch)Reference

2Reference

Drawbar (tested)

16.0 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

22.2 kWReference

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Displacement

4.3 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 140 mmReference

83 x 95 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

4.88:1Reference

6:1Reference

Rated RPM

1100Reference

1425Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

12.3 LReference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

0.635 mmReference

Point gap

0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Belt power (max)

22.2 kWReference

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Max power

16.0 kWReference

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Starter volts

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6Reference

Sparkplug

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AC 87Reference

Oil capacity

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26.5 LReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical wet discReference

228.6mm dry discReference

Oil type

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[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: SAE140Reference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: SAE90Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

535 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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12.7 kWReference

Engine RPM

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525@1425Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

167 cmReference

213 cmReference

Weight

1950 kgReference

1315 kgReference

Front tire

28-5Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

42-12Reference

9-36Reference

Ag front

28-5 steelReference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

42-12 steelReference

9-36Reference

Length

289 cmReference

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Height (hood)

121 cmReference

161 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1315 kgReference

Front tread

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154 to 215 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

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

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1937

4xx0xxReference

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1938

4200001Reference

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1939

4300001Reference

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1940

4400001Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference

Capacities

Diameter

26 cmReference

Width

152 cmReference

15 cmReference

RPM

973Reference

969Reference

Speed

792.48 meters/minReference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

9.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1491 kgReference

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VAH Serial Numbers

1942

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4600001Reference

1943

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4700001Reference

1944

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4800001Reference

1945

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4900001Reference

1946

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5000001Reference

1947

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5100001Reference

1948

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5200001Reference

1949

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5300001Reference

1950

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5400001Reference

1951

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5500001Reference

1952

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5600001Reference

1953

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5700001Reference

1954

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5800001Reference

1955

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5900001Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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12Reference

Battery volts

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6Reference

Speeds

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.