Compare/J.I. Case 190 vs J.I. Case 442

J.I. Case 190 vs J.I. Case 442

Verdict: J.I. Case 190 vs J.I. Case 442

The J.I. Case 190 and the J.I. Case 442 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 12 hp. J.I. Case 442 is the lighter machine (349 kg vs 353 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 442 is the newer design (1969 vs 1966). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

12 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

29.07 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

Power

8.9 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Compression

6:1Reference

Rated RPM

3150Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Prestolite 14 L7Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

Power (gross)

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8.9 kWReference

Transmission

Hydra-StaticReference

HY-DriveReference

Type

hydraulic driveReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

Weight

353 kgReference

349 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

8.00-16Reference

Ag front

4.80-8Reference

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Ag rear

8.00.16Reference

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Lawn/turf front

6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

8.00-16Reference

Length

177 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

111 cmReference

110 cmReference

Height (hood)

96 cmReference

97 cmReference

Shipping weight

353 kgReference

349 kgReference

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

Width

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104 cmReference

Front tread

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85 cmReference

Rear tread

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80 cmReference

J.I. Case 190 attachments

190 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on dash, below and to the right of the steering column.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

starter-generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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24Reference

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

J.I. Case 442 attachments

442 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

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.