Compare/J.I. Case 180 vs J.I. Case 444

J.I. Case 180 vs J.I. Case 444

Verdict: J.I. Case 180 vs J.I. Case 444

The J.I. Case 180 and the J.I. Case 444 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 444 leads on rated power with 14 hp against 12 hp. J.I. Case 444 is the newer design (1969 vs 1965). In short: choose the J.I. Case 444 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 180 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

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J.I. Case

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Rated power

12 hp

14 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

air-cooledReference

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

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Displacement

29.1 ciReference

31.27 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

89 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

10.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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7:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.889 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity

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6.2 LReference

Transmission

Hydra-StaticReference

HY-DrivReference

Type

hydraulic driveReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil type

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[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: SAE20W40Reference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: SAE5W20Reference

J.I. Case 180 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery AH

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24Reference

Attachment overview

Capacities

Fuel

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11.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

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4.7 LReference

Capacity

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4.7 LReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Pump flow

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30.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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116 cmReference

Weight

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349 kgReference

Front tire

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6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

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8.00-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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10.50-12Reference

Length

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177 cmReference

Width

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104 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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110 cmReference

Height (hood)

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97 cmReference

Shipping weight

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349 kgReference

Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Front tread

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85 cmReference

Rear tread

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80 cmReference

J.I. Case 444 attachments

444 Serial Number Location

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.