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J.I. Case 420 vs J.I. Case SI

Verdict: J.I. Case 420 vs J.I. Case SI

The J.I. Case 420 and the J.I. Case SI are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 420 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 35 hp. J.I. Case SI is the lighter machine (1,984 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 420 is the newer design (1959 vs 1942). In short: choose the J.I. Case 420 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case SI 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 420 Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case SI Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
35 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
dieselReference
With 12.00-24 rear tires.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
Total built
3740Reference
Engine
Engine
31.3 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 105 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Power
31.3 kWReference
26.1 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1850Reference
1550Reference
Idle RPM
700-2025Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion D16Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
7.1 LReference
4.7 LReference
Fuel tank
53.0 LReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
11.9 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
15.7 kWReference
Plows
2 (14-inch)Reference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
235mm dry discReference
dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
37.9 LReference
Diameter
21 cmReference
Width
153 cmReference
142 cmReference
RPM
1160Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
Type
gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
Pressure
101.7 barReference
Pump flow
71.9 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
continuousReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
541Reference
Engine RPM
540@1660Reference
Hydraulic Angling dozer length
322 cmReference
Hydraulic Crowning dozer length
309 cmReference
Dimensions
Weight
4558 kgReference
1984 kgReference
Length
519 cmReference
275 cmReference
High Lift dozer length
292 cmReference
Mechanical Angling dozer length
274 cmReference
Height (hood)
142 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
161 cmReference
Gauge
121 cmReference
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
Rear tire
12.00-24Reference
Industrial rear
12.00-24Reference
Clearance (front axle)
31 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
31 cmReference
Front tread
132 cmReference
Rear tread
123 cmReference
Steering wheel
164 cmReference
J.I. Case 420 attachments
420 Serial Numbers
1959
3008188 (420)Reference
1960
3012301 (420B)Reference
1961
3016001 (420C)Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the 420, below the arm rest.Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Gas Batteries
1Reference
Diesel Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
50Reference
Diesel Battery AH
105Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case 420 Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case 420 BackhoeReference
Transport height
307 cmReference
Digging depth
365 cmReference
Reach from pivot
492 cmReference
Loading height
320 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
J.I. Case 420 Tracks
Length on ground
144 cmReference
Area on ground
0.8 m²Reference
Ground pressure
262.1 barReference
Variants
S
farm tractorReference
SC
row-crop farm tractorReference
SI
industrialReference
J.I. Case SI Height
Hood
130 cmReference
Exhaust
188 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.

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