- Vehicle type: unspecified
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1913–1918
- 3,321 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 12-25 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 24.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
24.9 hp
18.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 12-25”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 8,995 lb
- Top speed
- 2.2 mph
J.I. Case 12-25 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 12-25 was built from 1913 to 1918.
The J.I. Case 12-25 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 18.6 kW (24.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 12-25 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 12-25 weighs 4,080 kg (8,995 lb) unladen.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 12-25”
How does the 12-25 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Two forward gears is low for its class — 67% below the median of 6 across the 103 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 4,080 kg is high for its class — 172% above the median of 1,499 kg across the 104 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 104 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 12-25 have?
The only figure for the 12-25 is 24.9 hp (18.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 12-25”
What transmission does a 12-25 have?
Transmission specifications for the 12-25 are below.
| Clutch | Hand lever-operated expanding shoe clutch, mounted in the flywheel |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated brake, acting on the rear wheels |
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 2.2 mph · 3.54 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 12-25”
How much does a 12-25 weigh?
A 12-25 weighs 8,995 lb (4,080 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,995 lb · 4,080 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 90.0 in · 2,286 mm |
| Length | 149.0 in · 3,785 mm |
| Width | 73.0 in · 1,854 mm |
| Height | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 12-25”
What oil does a 12-25 take, and how much?
Fluid capacities for the 12-25 are below.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Cooling system | 60.0 qt · 56.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 12-25” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Common questions about the J.I. Case 12-25
Is a 12-25 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 12-25 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 12-25”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 12-25 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115154 · revision 986975. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document