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J.I. Case R vs J.I. Case VAS
Verdict: J.I. Case R vs J.I. Case VAS
The J.I. Case R and the J.I. Case VAS 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 VAS is the newer design (1942 vs 1938). In short: choose the J.I. Case R for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case VAS 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
18 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Gear 2 used for power test.Reference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$892Reference
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Variants
R
standard treadReference
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RC
row-cropReference
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RO
orchardReference
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RI
industrialReference
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VA
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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
Drawbar (claimed)
10.4 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
13.6 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
15.3 kWReference
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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
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Max power
13.6 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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39.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
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3.8 LReference
Compression
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6:1Reference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
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6Reference
Sparkplug
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AC 87Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
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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
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[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
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: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
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: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Rear PTO
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transmissionReference
Engine RPM
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525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Weight
1882 kgReference
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Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
9.00-24Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
9.00-24Reference
10-28Reference
Wheelbase
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176 cmReference
Height (hood)
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158 cmReference
Front tread
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106 to 147 cmReference
Rear tread
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106 to 177 cmReference
R Serial Numbers
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:
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
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VAS 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.


