Compare/J.I. Case 420 vs J.I. Case 480B

J.I. Case 420 vs J.I. Case 480B

Verdict: J.I. Case 420 vs J.I. Case 480B

The J.I. Case 420 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 4,767 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 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

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J.I. Case

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Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

dieselReference

With 13.6x24 rear tires.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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spur gearReference

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

dryReference

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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

13.2 LReference

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

16.1 LReference

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

279mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

37.9 LReference

83.3 LReference

Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

153 cmReference

157 cmReference

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

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Pump flow

71.9 lpmReference

79.5 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

3625 to 8950 poundsReference

Length

519 cmReference

662 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

231 cmReference

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

Ground clearance

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33 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 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 Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Transport height

307 cmReference

Digging depth

365 cmReference

375 cmReference

Reach from pivot

492 cmReference

469 cmReference

Loading height

320 cmReference

277 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

190°Reference

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 480B attachments

J.I. Case Backhoe

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.