Compare/J.I. Case RI vs J.I. Case VAI

J.I. Case RI vs J.I. Case VAI

Verdict: J.I. Case RI vs J.I. Case VAI

The J.I. Case RI and the J.I. Case VAI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case VAI leads on rated power with 17 hp against 14 hp. J.I. Case VAI is the newer design (1942 vs 1939). In short: choose the J.I. Case VAI for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case RI if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

14 hp

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 10-24 rear tires.Reference

Total built

120Reference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

Variants

standard treadReference

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row-cropReference

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orchardReference

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industrialReference

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standard treadReference

VAC

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row-cropReference

VAI

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industrialReference

VAIW

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warehouseReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

10.4 kWReference

9.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 102 mmReference

83 x 95 mmReference

Rated RPM

1425Reference

Starter type

hand-crankReference

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Fuel tank

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35.0 LReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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6:1Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

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6Reference

Coolant capacity

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12.3 LReference

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

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.125)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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12.7 kWReference

Engine RPM

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525@1425Reference

Dimensions

Weight

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1156 kgReference

Ag front

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5.50-15Reference

Ag rear

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10-28Reference

Length

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278 cmReference

Height (hood)

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129 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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167 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1156 kgReference

Front tread

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109 cmReference

Rear tread

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111 to 182 cmReference

VAI 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

Links

Capacities

Diameter

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26 cmReference

Width

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165 cmReference

RPM

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969Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

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.