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J.I. Case RC vs J.I. Case S

Verdict: J.I. Case RC vs J.I. Case S

The J.I. Case RC and the J.I. Case S are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case S leads on rated power with 16 hp against 11 hp. J.I. Case RC is the lighter machine (1,834 kg vs 1,984 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case RC holds more fuel (56.8 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case S is the newer design (1941 vs 1935). In short: choose the J.I. Case S for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case RC 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 RC Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
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J.I. Case S Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
11 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
The four-speed gearbox became standard in 1939, tractor serial number 4325361.Reference
With 11-26 rear tires.Reference
Total built
15,948Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Variants
R
standard treadReference
RC
row-cropReference
RO
orchardReference
RI
industrialReference
S
standardReference
SC
row-cropReference
SC-3
tricycle row-cropReference
SC-4
fixed-front row-cropReference
SI
industrialReference
SO
orchardReference
Engine
Fuel tank
56.8 LReference
53.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
8.2 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
10.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
14.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 102 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1425Reference
1550Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
16.1 LReference
15.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
14.8 kWReference
Max power
10.6 kWReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
Starter volts
6Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
mechanical wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
541Reference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Dimensions
Weight
1834 kgReference
1984 kgReference
Front tire
5x15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
10x38Reference
11-26Reference
Ag front
6x20.5 (steel)Reference
25x4 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
6x48 (steel)Reference
42x8 (steel)Reference
Length
316 cmReference
275 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
Rear tread
111 to 203 cmReference
120 cmReference
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
28 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
47 cmReference
RC Serial Numbers
1935
3xx8xxReference
1936
3xx9xxReference
1937
4xx0xxReference
1938
4200001Reference
1939
4300001Reference
1940
4400001Reference
Capacities
Diameter
25 cmReference
23 cmReference
Width
160 cmReference
142 cmReference
RPM
991Reference
1078Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.7 l/hourReference
S Serial Number Location
S Serial Numbers
1941
4500001Reference
1942
4600001Reference
1943
4700001Reference
1944
4800001Reference
1945
4900001Reference
1946
5000001Reference
1947
5100001Reference
1948
5200001Reference
1949
5300001Reference
1950
5400001Reference
1951
5500001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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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