Compare/J.I. Case 222 vs J.I. Case 442

J.I. Case 222 vs J.I. Case 442

Verdict: J.I. Case 222 vs J.I. Case 442

The J.I. Case 222 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 222 is the lighter machine (324 kg vs 349 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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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

Engine

Displacement

29.07 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

8.9 kWReference

Compression

6.6:1Reference

6:1Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.889 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.229 mmReference

0.254 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

Oil capacity

6.2 LReference

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Transmission

Hy-DriveReference

HY-DriveReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Oil type

[0oC]Reference

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32oF [0oC]↑

: SAE20W40Reference

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32oF [0oC]↓

: SAE5W20Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

11.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

5.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Type

hydraulic driveReference

Capacity

5.7 LReference

4.7 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

Pump flow

30.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

Weight

324 kgReference

349 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

8.00-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

10.50-12Reference

8.00-16Reference

Length

165 cmReference

177 cmReference

Width

93 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

110 cmReference

Height (hood)

90 cmReference

97 cmReference

Shipping weight

324 kgReference

349 kgReference

Ground clearance

18 cmReference

27 cmReference

Front tread

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85 cmReference

Rear tread

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80 cmReference

J.I. Case 222 attachments

222 Serial Number Location

222 Serial Numbers

1969

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1970

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1971

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1972

9657591Reference

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1973

9675012Reference

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1974

9698656Reference

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1975

9705780Reference

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1976

9723204Reference

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1977

9735954Reference

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1978

9750158Reference

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1979

9762850Reference

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1980

9781240Reference

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1981

14005650Reference

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1982

14020590Reference

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1983

14036263Reference

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1984

14055508Reference

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1985

14069279Reference

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1986

14069604Reference

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1987

14108037Reference

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1988

14108456Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

starter-generatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

24Reference

Attachment overview

J.I. Case 442 attachments

442 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.