Compare/J.I. Case 116 XC vs J.I. Case 446

J.I. Case 116 XC vs J.I. Case 446

Verdict: J.I. Case 116 XC vs J.I. Case 446

The J.I. Case 116 XC and the J.I. Case 446 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 349 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 116 XC is the newer design (1984 vs 1972). 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

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J.I. Case

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Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

J.I. CaseReference

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Manufacturer

IngersollReference

J.I. CaseReference

Image courtesy of Henry PeetReference

The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.Reference

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

Compression

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7:1Reference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion RH18YReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.533 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.127 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Oil capacity

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1.9 LReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

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BrakeReference

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Forward/reverseReference

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ThrottleReference

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Range shiftReference

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Parking brakeReference

Type

belt-driven gearReference

hydraulic driveReference

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

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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6.1 LReference

Capacity

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6.1 LReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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30.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

106 cmReference

116 cmReference

Weight

152 kgReference

349 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-6Reference

6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

8.50-8Reference

8.00-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

5.00-6Reference

6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

8.50-8Reference

8.00-16Reference

Length

153 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

82 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

93 cmReference

109 cmReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

27 cmReference

Height (hood)

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97 cmReference

Shipping weight

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349 kgReference

Front tread

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85 cmReference

Rear tread

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80 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 446 attachments

446 Serial Number Location

446 Serial Numbers

1972

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9668001Reference

1973

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9678031Reference

1974

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9694673Reference

1975

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9713265Reference

1976

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9727857Reference

1977

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9740617Reference

1978

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9754759Reference

1979

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9767590Reference

1980

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9785820Reference

1981

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14009950Reference

1982

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14025407Reference

1983

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14040936Reference

1984

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14060091Reference

1985

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14073621Reference

1986

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14095530Reference

1987

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14112151Reference

1988

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14112874Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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24Reference

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.