Compare/J.I. Case 226 vs J.I. Case 446

J.I. Case 226 vs J.I. Case 446

Verdict: J.I. Case 226 vs J.I. Case 446

The J.I. Case 226 and the J.I. Case 446 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 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 1972). 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

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

J.I. CaseReference

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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

Bore/Stroke

83 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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7:1Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion RH18YReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.533 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.127 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.330 mmReference

Oil capacity

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1.9 LReference

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

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BrakeReference

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Forward/reverseReference

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ThrottleReference

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Range shiftReference

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Parking brakeReference

Transmission

HY-DriveReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

11.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

4.7 LReference

6.1 LReference

Type

hydraulic driveReference

Capacity

4.7 LReference

6.1 LReference

Valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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30.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

116 cmReference

Weight

278 kgReference

349 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-8Reference

Rear tire

8.50-12Reference

8.00-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

6.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

8.50-12Reference

8.00-16Reference

Length

167 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

95 cmReference

104 cmReference

Height

101 cmReference

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Ground clearance

18 cmReference

27 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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109 cmReference

Height (hood)

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97 cmReference

Shipping weight

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349 kgReference

Front tread

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85 cmReference

Rear tread

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80 cmReference

J.I. Case 226 attachments

226 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on dashboard, below steering column.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery AH

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24Reference

Attachment overview

J.I. Case 446 attachments

446 Serial Number Location

446 Serial Numbers

1972

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9668001Reference

1973

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9678031Reference

1974

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9694673Reference

1975

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9713265Reference

1976

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9727857Reference

1977

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9740617Reference

1978

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9754759Reference

1979

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9767590Reference

1980

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9785820Reference

1981

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14009950Reference

1982

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14025407Reference

1983

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14040936Reference

1984

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14060091Reference

1985

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14073621Reference

1986

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14095530Reference

1987

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14112151Reference

1988

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14112874Reference

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.