Compare/J.I. Case 310D Loader vs J.I. Case 480B

J.I. Case 310D Loader vs J.I. Case 480B

Verdict: J.I. Case 310D Loader vs J.I. Case 480B

The J.I. Case 310D Loader and the J.I. Case 480B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. J.I. Case 480B is the lighter machine (3,625 kg vs 3,964 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 480B is the newer design (1971 vs 1960). 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

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 13.6x24 rear tires.Reference

Total built

1703Reference

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Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

Variants

310D

tractor/dozerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

31.3 kWReference

30.9 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Power (gross)

31.3 kWReference

28.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

7.25:1Reference

7.1:1Reference

Torque

173.6 NmReference

172.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

13.2 LReference

Engine (net)

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27.6 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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86 x 105 mmReference

Power (net)

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25.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

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1750Reference

Oil capacity

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16.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

279mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

83.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

41.6 LReference

Type

gearReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

41.6 LReference

Pump flow

56.8 lpmReference

79.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift

317 kgReference

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Dimensions

Weight

3964 kgReference

3625 to 8950 poundsReference

Length

347 cmReference

662 cmReference

Height (hood)

140 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

175 cmReference

231 cmReference

Ground clearance

40 cmReference

33 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

34 cmReference

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Gauge

121 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

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13.6x24Reference

Industrial front

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16.9x28Reference

Industrial rear

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13.6x24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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153 cmReference

Rear tread

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142/152/162 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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1644 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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1735 kgReference

Diesel loader Shipping

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2853 kgReference

Diesel backhoe Shipping

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3539 kgReference

Diesel Extendahoe Shipping

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4059 kgReference

Max front axle

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3855 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4989 kgReference

J.I. Case 310D Loader attachments

310D Loader Serial Numbers

1960

3012301Reference

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J.I. Case 310D Loader Tracks

Width

153 cmReference

157 cmReference

Length on ground

144 cmReference

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Area on ground

0.8 m²Reference

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J.I. Case 480B attachments

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

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J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Transport height

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307 cmReference

Digging depth

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375 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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469 cmReference

Loading height

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277 cmReference

Swing Arc

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190°Reference

Bucket force

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3116 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2109 kgReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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365 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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457 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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469 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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556 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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283 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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336 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

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2676 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

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2676 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

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2086 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

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1496 kgReference

Speeds

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.