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J.I. Case VAC vs J.I. Case VAH
Verdict: J.I. Case VAC vs J.I. Case VAH
The J.I. Case VAC and the J.I. Case VAH are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. J.I. Case VAH is the lighter machine (1,315 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 VAC holds more fuel (39.7 L vs 35.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
With 9-36 rear tires.Reference
Total built
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2,016Reference
Variants
VA
standard treadReference
standard treadReference
VAC
tricycle row-cropReference
tricycle row-cropReference
VAI
industrialReference
industrialReference
VAIW
warehouseReference
warehouseReference
VAH
high-clearanceReference
high-clearanceReference
VAS
offset high-clearanceReference
offset high-clearanceReference
VAC-11
single-front wheelReference
single-front wheelReference
VAC-12
dual-front row-cropReference
dual-front row-cropReference
VAC-13
adjustable wide-front row-cropReference
adjustable wide-front row-cropReference
VAC-14
lowered version of VAC-13Reference
lowered version of VAC-13Reference
VAO-15
similar to VAOReference
similar to VAOReference
Engine
Fuel tank
39.7 LReference
35.0 LReference
Aux. fuel
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
9.7 kWReference
9.7 kWReference
Plows
2Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
14.2 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
15.9 kWReference
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Displacement
2.0 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 95 mmReference
83 x 95 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6:1Reference
6:1Reference
Rated RPM
1425Reference
1425Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
12.3 LReference
Sparkplug
AC 87Reference
AC 87Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
26.5 LReference
26.5 LReference
Belt power (max)
15.9 kWReference
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Max power
14.2 kWReference
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Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
228.6mm dry discReference
228.6mm dry discReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE140Reference
: SAE140Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE90Reference
: SAE90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
525@1425Reference
525@1425Reference
Dimensions
VAC-11 Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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VAC-12 Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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VAC-13 Wheelbase
195 cmReference
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VAC-14 Wheelbase
195 cmReference
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Weight
2406 to 3200 poundsReference
1315 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
11-28Reference
9-36Reference
Ag front
5.00-15Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
10-34Reference
9-36Reference
VAC-11 Ag front
7.50-10Reference
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Height (hood)
147 cmReference
161 cmReference
Front tread
111 to 152 cmReference
154 to 215 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
VAC-11 Shipping
1095 kgReference
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VAC-12 Shipping
1091 kgReference
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VAC-13 Shipping
1165 kgReference
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Operating
1451 kgReference
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Ballasted
2129 kgReference
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Wheelbase
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213 cmReference
Shipping weight
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1315 kgReference
VAC Serial Numbers
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
1952
5600001Reference
5600001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
5700001Reference
1954
5800001Reference
5800001Reference
1955
5900001Reference
5900001Reference
1956
6000001Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel.Reference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
RPM
969Reference
969Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
792.48 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
7.9 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1255 kgReference
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Speeds
VAH Serial Numbers
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.


