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J.I. Case SO vs J.I. Case VAH
Verdict: J.I. Case SO vs J.I. Case VAH
The J.I. Case SO and the J.I. Case VAH are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case VAH leads on rated power with 17 hp against 16 hp. J.I. Case SO holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case VAH is the newer design (1942 vs 1941). In short: choose the J.I. Case VAH 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 12-26 rear tires.Reference
With 9-36 rear tires.Reference
Total built
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2,016Reference
Variants
S
standardReference
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SC
row-cropReference
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SC-3
tricycle row-cropReference
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SC-4
fixed-front row-cropReference
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SI
industrialReference
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SO
orchardReference
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VA
—
standard treadReference
VAC
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tricycle row-cropReference
VAI
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industrialReference
VAIW
—
warehouseReference
VAH
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high-clearanceReference
VAS
—
offset high-clearanceReference
VAC-11
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single-front wheelReference
VAC-12
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dual-front row-cropReference
VAC-13
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adjustable wide-front row-cropReference
VAC-14
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lowered version of VAC-13Reference
VAO-15
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similar to VAOReference
Engine
Fuel tank
53.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
15.7 kWReference
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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
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
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AC 87Reference
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
Oil capacity
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26.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
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[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
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: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
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: 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)
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12.7 kWReference
Engine RPM
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525@1425Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
213 cmReference
Length
296 cmReference
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Height (hood)
132 cmReference
161 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
32 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
49 cmReference
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Rear tread
120 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Weight
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1315 kgReference
Front tire
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6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
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9-36Reference
Ag front
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6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
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9-36Reference
Shipping weight
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1315 kgReference
Front tread
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154 to 215 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
23 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
1078Reference
969Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Speeds
VAH 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
Location:
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Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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positiveReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Charging amps
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12Reference
Battery volts
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6Reference
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.


