Compare/J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King

J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 310E Loader and the J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King 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 480 CK Construction King is the lighter machine (5,630 kg vs 9,391 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King is the newer design (1968 vs 1961). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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

gasolineReference

With 14.9x24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 25% faster than forward.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

310E

tractor/dozerReference

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Engine

31.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Plows

3Reference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.25:1Reference

7.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

1750Reference

Torque

173.6 NmReference

172.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Fuel system

updraft carburetorReference

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Engine (gross)

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30.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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27.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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25.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

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28.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

83.3 LReference

Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

157 cmReference

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RPM

1160Reference

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Speed

786.69 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

41.6 LReference

Type

gearReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

41.6 LReference

Pressure

103.4 barReference

137.9 barReference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

66.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift

317 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1727Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

144 cmReference

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Weight

9391 to 11554 poundsReference

5630 to 8385 poundsReference

Length

530 cmReference

659 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

175 cmReference

204 cmReference

Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Gauge

106 cmReference

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Gas loader

4259 kgReference

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Diesel loader

4293 kgReference

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Gas loader-backhoe

5206 kgReference

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Diesel loader-backhoe

5240 kgReference

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Gasoline Wheelbase

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196 cmReference

Diesel 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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14.9x24Reference

Industrial rear

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13.6x24Reference

Front tread

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134 cmReference

Rear tread

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157 cmReference

Shipping

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3803 kgReference

Max front axle

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3855 kgReference

J.I. Case 310E Loader attachments

310E Loader Serial Numbers

1961

3016001Reference

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1962

3018001Reference

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Attachment overview

J.I. Case 310E Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case 310E BackhoeReference

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

Transport height

320 cmReference

313 cmReference

Digging depth

426 cmReference

375 cmReference

Reach from pivot

510 cmReference

469 cmReference

Loading height

340 cmReference

261 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

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J.I. Case 310E Loader Tracks

Length on ground

144 cmReference

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Area on ground

0.9 m²Reference

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J.I. Case 480 CK attachments

J.I. Case Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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365 cmReference

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.