Compare/J.I. Case 116 XC vs J.I. Case 226

J.I. Case 116 XC vs J.I. Case 226

Verdict: J.I. Case 116 XC vs J.I. Case 226

The J.I. Case 116 XC and the J.I. Case 226 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. J.I. Case 116 XC is the lighter machine (152 kg vs 278 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

J.I. CaseReference

Manufacturer

IngersollReference

Image courtesy of Henry PeetReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

9.8 LReference

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Displacement

40 ciReference

43.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

87 x 52 mmReference

83 x 67 mmReference

Power

11.9 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Type

belt-driven gearReference

hydraulic driveReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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HY-DriveReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

mechanical idler pulleyReference

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Hydraulic system

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4.7 LReference

Capacity

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4.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

106 cmReference

116 cmReference

Weight

152 kgReference

278 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-6Reference

6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

8.50-8Reference

8.50-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

5.00-6Reference

6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

8.50-8Reference

8.50-12Reference

Length

153 cmReference

167 cmReference

Width

82 cmReference

95 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

93 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

18 cmReference

Height

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101 cmReference

J.I. Case 116 XC attachments

116 XC Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Capacities

Fuel

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11.4 LReference

J.I. Case 226 attachments

226 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on dashboard, below steering column.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.