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J.I. Case SO vs J.I. Case VAC

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

The J.I. Case SO 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 SO 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 SO 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 SO 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 12-26 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
98 x 102 mmReference
83 x 95 mmReference
Rated RPM
1600Reference
1425Reference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6.25:1Reference
6:1Reference
Drawbar (tested)
14.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
15.9 kWReference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
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
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
transmissionReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
228.6mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
Engine RPM
525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
Length
296 cmReference
Height (hood)
132 cmReference
147 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
32 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
49 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
Weight
2406 to 3200 poundsReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
11-28Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
10-34Reference
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
Capacities
Diameter
23 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
1078Reference
969Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Speeds
VAC Serial Numbers
1942
4600001Reference
1943
4700001Reference
1944
4800001Reference
1945
4900001Reference
1946
5000001Reference
1947
5100001Reference
1948
5200001Reference
1949
5300001Reference
1950
5400001Reference
1951
5500001Reference
1952
5600001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
1954
5800001Reference
1955
5900001Reference
1956
6000001Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
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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