Compare/J.I. Case 380B Construction King vs J.I. Case 480D

J.I. Case 380B Construction King vs J.I. Case 480D

Verdict: J.I. Case 380B Construction King vs J.I. Case 480D

The J.I. Case 380B Construction King and the J.I. Case 480D are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 380B Construction King leads on rated power with 53 hp against 52 hp. J.I. Case 380B Construction King is the lighter machine (2,381 kg vs 5,284 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 380B Construction King is the newer design (1985 vs 1980). In short: choose the J.I. Case 380B Construction King for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 480D 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

53 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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2.8 LReference

Variants

485

farm tractorReference

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380B

general-purposeReference

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380B LCG

low center of gravityReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

39.5 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

28.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 129 mmReference

97 x 105 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

39.5 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

188.5 NmReference

187.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

7.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

17.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.6 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

136.3 LReference

40.9 LReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

136.3 LReference

40.9 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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SCV flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Total flow

58.3 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

24.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1406 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1224 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1934Reference

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Pump flow

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90.5 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.8 LReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

88.9 LReference

Dimensions

631

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0 kgReference

667

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37 kgReference

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

2381 kgReference

5284 to 9302 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

11Lx16Reference

Industrial rear

14.9x24Reference

17.5Lx24Reference

Length

360 cmReference

640 cmReference

Width

193 cmReference

211 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

150 to 157 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 165 cmReference

152 to 168 cmReference

Shipping

2381 kgReference

4219 kgReference

Max front axle

2799 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4199 kgReference

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Steering wheel

151 cmReference

175 cmReference

Static Max front axle

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4082 kgReference

Dynamic Max front axle

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16329 kgReference

Static Max rear axle

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6123 kgReference

Dynamic Max rear axle

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24494 kgReference

1,496

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0 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

39Reference

Battery CCA

605Reference

575Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

J.I. Case 380B Height

ROPS

233 cmReference

255 cmReference

Exhaust

256 cmReference

266 cmReference

Speeds

J.I. Case 480D attachments

Attachment overview

J.I. Case 12-Foot Backhoe

Backhoe type

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J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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366 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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479 cmReference

Loading height

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256 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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135.2°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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3446 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2045 kgReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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370 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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461 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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480 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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569 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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232 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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265 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

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3514 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

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3514 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

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2089 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

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2089 kgReference

J.I. Case 480D Height

Cab

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255 cmReference

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.