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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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
11 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
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Final drives
bull gearReference
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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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S
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standardReference
SC
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row-cropReference
SC-3
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tricycle row-cropReference
SC-4
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fixed-front row-cropReference
SI
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industrialReference
SO
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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
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Belt (tested)
14.8 kWReference
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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
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Coolant capacity
16.1 LReference
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Belt power (max)
14.8 kWReference
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Max power
10.6 kWReference
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Aux. fuel
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4.7 LReference
Compression
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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
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liveReference
Dimensions
Weight
1834 kgReference
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Front tire
5x15Reference
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Rear tire
10x38Reference
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Ag front
6x20.5 (steel)Reference
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Ag rear
6x48 (steel)Reference
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Length
316 cmReference
296 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
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Rear tread
111 to 203 cmReference
120 cmReference
Wheelbase
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167 cmReference
Height (hood)
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132 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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32 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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49 cmReference
RC Serial Numbers
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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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
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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.


