Compare/J.I. Case 420 vs J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King

J.I. Case 420 vs J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 420 vs J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 420 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 420 is the lighter machine (4,767 kg vs 5,630 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 1959). 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

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

dieselReference

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

Engine

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 105 mmReference

86 x 105 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

7.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

1750Reference

Idle RPM

700-2025Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Sparkplug

Champion D16Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Oil capacity

7.1 LReference

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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

Torque

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172.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

235mm dry discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

83.3 LReference

Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

153 cmReference

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RPM

1160Reference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

22.7 LReference

41.6 LReference

Type

gearReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

22.7 LReference

41.6 LReference

Pressure

101.7 barReference

137.9 barReference

Pump flow

71.9 lpmReference

66.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1660Reference

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Hydraulic Angling dozer length

322 cmReference

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Hydraulic Crowning dozer length

309 cmReference

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Dimensions

Weight

4558 kgReference

5630 to 8385 poundsReference

Length

519 cmReference

659 cmReference

High Lift dozer length

292 cmReference

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Mechanical Angling dozer length

274 cmReference

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Height (hood)

142 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

161 cmReference

204 cmReference

Gauge

121 cmReference

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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 420 attachments

420 Serial Numbers

1959

3008188 (420)Reference

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1960

3012301 (420B)Reference

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1961

3016001 (420C)Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the left side of the 420, below the arm rest.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Gas Batteries

1Reference

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Diesel Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Gas Battery AH

50Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

105Reference

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Attachment overview

J.I. Case 420 Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case 420 BackhoeReference

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

Transport height

307 cmReference

313 cmReference

Digging depth

365 cmReference

375 cmReference

Reach from pivot

492 cmReference

469 cmReference

Loading height

320 cmReference

261 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

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J.I. Case 420 Tracks

Length on ground

144 cmReference

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Area on ground

0.8 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

262.1 barReference

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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.