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J.I. Case RC vs J.I. Case SO

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

The J.I. Case RC and the J.I. Case SO are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case SO leads on rated power with 16 hp against 11 hp. J.I. Case RC holds more fuel (56.8 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case SO is the newer design (1941 vs 1935). In short: choose the J.I. Case SO 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
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Best match
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J.I. Case SO Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
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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 12-26 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
98 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1425Reference
1600Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
16.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
14.8 kWReference
Max power
10.6 kWReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
Compression
6.25:1Reference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
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
540Reference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Dimensions
Weight
1834 kgReference
Front tire
5x15Reference
Rear tire
10x38Reference
Ag front
6x20.5 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
6x48 (steel)Reference
Length
316 cmReference
296 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
Rear tread
111 to 203 cmReference
120 cmReference
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
Height (hood)
132 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
32 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
49 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
154 cmReference
RPM
991Reference
1078Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.7 l/hourReference
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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