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J.I. Case S vs J.I. Case VAC

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

The J.I. Case S and the J.I. Case VAC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case VAC leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. J.I. Case S is the lighter machine (1,984 kg vs 2,406 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case S holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 39.7 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case VAC is the newer design (1942 vs 1941). In short: choose the J.I. Case VAC for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case S 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 S Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case VAC Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 11-26 rear tires.Reference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Variants
S
standardReference
SC
row-cropReference
SC-3
tricycle row-cropReference
SC-4
fixed-front row-cropReference
SI
industrialReference
SO
orchardReference
VA
standard treadReference
VAC
tricycle row-cropReference
VAI
industrialReference
VAIW
warehouseReference
VAH
high-clearanceReference
VAS
offset high-clearanceReference
VAC-11
single-front wheelReference
VAC-12
dual-front row-cropReference
VAC-13
adjustable wide-front row-cropReference
VAC-14
lowered version of VAC-13Reference
VAO-15
similar to VAOReference
Engine
Fuel tank
53.0 LReference
39.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
15.7 kWReference
Plows
2 (14-inch)Reference
2Reference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
92 x 102 mmReference
83 x 95 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
1550Reference
1425Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
12.3 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
14.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
15.9 kWReference
Compression
6:1Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Sparkplug
AC 87Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
26.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
15.9 kWReference
Max power
14.2 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
228.6mm dry discReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
541Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
Engine RPM
525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
Weight
1984 kgReference
2406 to 3200 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
11-26Reference
11-28Reference
Ag front
25x4 (steel)Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
42x8 (steel)Reference
10-34Reference
Length
275 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
147 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
28 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
47 cmReference
Rear tread
120 cmReference
121 to 223 cmReference
VAC-11 Wheelbase
213 cmReference
VAC-12 Wheelbase
213 cmReference
VAC-13 Wheelbase
195 cmReference
VAC-14 Wheelbase
195 cmReference
VAC-11 Ag front
7.50-10Reference
Front tread
111 to 152 cmReference
VAC-11 Shipping
1095 kgReference
VAC-12 Shipping
1091 kgReference
VAC-13 Shipping
1165 kgReference
Operating
1451 kgReference
Ballasted
2129 kgReference
S Serial Number Location
S Serial Numbers
1941
4500001Reference
1942
4600001Reference
4600001Reference
1943
4700001Reference
4700001Reference
1944
4800001Reference
4800001Reference
1945
4900001Reference
4900001Reference
1946
5000001Reference
5000001Reference
1947
5100001Reference
5100001Reference
1948
5200001Reference
5200001Reference
1949
5300001Reference
5300001Reference
1950
5400001Reference
5400001Reference
1951
5500001Reference
5500001Reference
Capacities
Diameter
23 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
142 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
1078Reference
969Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Charging amps
12Reference
Speeds
VAC Serial Numbers
1952
5600001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
1954
5800001Reference
1955
5900001Reference
1956
6000001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
1255 kgReference

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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