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J.I. Case 224 vs J.I. Case 444
Verdict: J.I. Case 224 vs J.I. Case 444
The J.I. Case 224 and the J.I. Case 444 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. J.I. Case 224 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. J.I. Case 224 is the newer design (1973 vs 1969). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
air-cooledReference
The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.Reference
Engine
Displacement
31.27 ciReference
31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 83 mmReference
89 x 83 mmReference
Power
10.4 kWReference
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Compression
7:1Reference
7:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
0.889 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.229 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.2 LReference
6.2 LReference
Power (gross)
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10.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hy-DriveReference
HY-DrivReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE20W40Reference
: SAE20W40Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE5W20Reference
: SAE5W20Reference
Capacities
Fuel
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
5.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Type
hydraulic driveReference
hydraulic driveReference
Capacity
5.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
324 kgReference
349 kgReference
Front tire
6.50-8Reference
6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
8.00-16Reference
8.00-16Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8Reference
6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
10.50-12Reference
10.50-12Reference
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 224 attachments
224 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on dashboard, below steering column.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
24Reference
Attachment overview
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.