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J.I. Case RI vs J.I. Case VAIW
Verdict: J.I. Case RI vs J.I. Case VAIW
The J.I. Case RI and the J.I. Case VAIW are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case VAIW leads on rated power with 17 hp against 14 hp. J.I. Case VAIW is the newer design (1942 vs 1939). In short: choose the J.I. Case VAIW 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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Fit & specs
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
gasolineReference
Total built
120Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
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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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
1425Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
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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
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.125)Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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12.7 kWReference
VAIW 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
Electrical
Ground
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positiveReference
Battery volts
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6Reference
Dimensions
Ag front
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5.50-15Reference
Ag rear
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10-28Reference
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.


