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J.I. Case R vs J.I. Case VAC

Verdict: J.I. Case R vs J.I. Case VAC

The J.I. Case R and the J.I. Case VAC 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 2,406 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case VAC is the newer design (1942 vs 1938). In short: choose the J.I. Case R for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case VAC 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 R Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case VAC 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
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$892Reference
Variants
R
standard treadReference
RC
row-cropReference
RO
orchardReference
RI
industrialReference
VA
standard treadReference
VAC
tricycle row-cropReference
VAI
industrialReference
VAIW
warehouseReference
VAH
high-clearanceReference
VAS
offset high-clearanceReference
VAC-11
single-front wheelReference
VAC-12
dual-front row-cropReference
VAC-13
adjustable wide-front row-cropReference
VAC-14
lowered version of VAC-13Reference
VAO-15
similar to VAOReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.6 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
15.3 kWReference
15.9 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 102 mmReference
83 x 95 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1425Reference
1425Reference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
12.3 LReference
Belt power (max)
15.3 kWReference
15.9 kWReference
Max power
13.6 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
39.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
Compression
6:1Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Sparkplug
AC 87Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
26.5 LReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
228.6mm dry discReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Engine RPM
525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1882 kgReference
2406 to 3200 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
9.00-24Reference
11-28Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
9.00-24Reference
10-34Reference
VAC-11 Wheelbase
213 cmReference
VAC-12 Wheelbase
213 cmReference
VAC-13 Wheelbase
195 cmReference
VAC-14 Wheelbase
195 cmReference
VAC-11 Ag front
7.50-10Reference
Height (hood)
147 cmReference
Front tread
111 to 152 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 223 cmReference
VAC-11 Shipping
1095 kgReference
VAC-12 Shipping
1091 kgReference
VAC-13 Shipping
1165 kgReference
Operating
1451 kgReference
Ballasted
2129 kgReference
R Serial Numbers
1936
3xx9xxReference
1937
4xx0xxReference
1938
4200001Reference
1939
4300001Reference
1940
4400001Reference
Location:
Plate near instrument panelReference
Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Capacities
Diameter
25 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
991Reference
969Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.3 l/hourReference
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1255 kgReference
VAC 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
1956
6000001Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
Battery volts
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.

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