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J.I. Case 226 vs J.I. Case 444

Verdict: J.I. Case 226 vs J.I. Case 444

The J.I. Case 226 and the J.I. Case 444 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 226 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 14 hp. J.I. Case 226 is the lighter machine (278 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 226 is the newer design (1984 vs 1969). In short: choose the J.I. Case 226 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 444 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 226 Lawn Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 444 Lawn Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
J.I. CaseReference
Manufacturer
IngersollReference
J.I. CaseReference
air-cooledReference
The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.Reference
Engine
Displacement
43.3 ciReference
31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
89 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Compression
7:1Reference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.2 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
HY-DriveReference
HY-DrivReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE20W40Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE5W20Reference
Capacities
Fuel
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Type
hydraulic driveReference
hydraulic driveReference
Capacity
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
278 kgReference
349 kgReference
Front tire
6.50-8Reference
6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
8.50-12Reference
8.00-16Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8Reference
6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
8.50-12Reference
10.50-12Reference
Length
167 cmReference
177 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
Ground clearance
18 cmReference
27 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
110 cmReference
Height (hood)
97 cmReference
Shipping weight
349 kgReference
Front tread
85 cmReference
Rear tread
80 cmReference
J.I. Case 226 attachments
226 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on dashboard, below steering column.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery AH
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.

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