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

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

The J.I. Case 420B and the J.I. Case 480C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 480C leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. J.I. Case 420B is the lighter machine (2,918 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 480C is the newer design (1978 vs 1958). In short: choose the J.I. Case 480C for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 420B 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 420B Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 480C Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
48 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 13x24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 25% faster than forward.Reference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
rear standardReference
Variants
320
gearReference
420
torque converterReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
35.0 kWReference
35.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 105 mmReference
97 x 105 mmReference
Power (gross)
35.0 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Compression
7.1:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100 (4-speed)Reference
Idle RPM
500-2125Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
19.9 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
12.3 LReference
7.6 LReference
Engine (net)
32.1 kWReference
Power (net)
35.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 90 EPReference
Capacities
Fuel
51.9 LReference
83.3 LReference
Steering
0.9 LReference
2.8 LReference
Diameter
26 cmReference
Width
198 cmReference
203 cmReference
RPM
1180Reference
Speed
932.69 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
45.4 LReference
Type
torque convertorReference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
45.4 LReference
Pump flow
79.5 lpmReference
Steering cap.
0.9 LReference
2.8 LReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
541@1970Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
2918 to 7740 poundsReference
5284 to 10757 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
13-24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Industrial front
7.50-16Reference
11Lx16Reference
Industrial rear
13-24Reference
17.5Lx24Reference
Length
629 cmReference
320 cmReference
Ground clearance
27 cmReference
27 cmReference
Front tread
120 cmReference
149 to 157 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
157 to 167 cmReference
Shipping
4879 kgReference
Static Max front axle
4082 kgReference
Dynamic Max front axle
16329 kgReference
Static Max rear axle
6123 kgReference
Dynamic Max rear axle
24494 kgReference
Steering wheel
175 cmReference
J.I. Case 420B attachments
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
50Reference
Charging amps
42Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case BackhoeReference
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
Transport height
353 cmReference
Digging depth
381 cmReference
365 cmReference
Reach from pivot
492 cmReference
475 cmReference
Loading height
322 cmReference
252 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket Rotation
147°Reference
Bucket force
2895 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2033 kgReference
Speeds
J.I. Case 480C attachments
J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
365 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
457 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
472 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
561 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
232 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
264 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
2808 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
2808 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
2022 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
1457 kgReference
J.I. Case 480C Height
ROPS
259 cmReference
Cab
259 cmReference
Exhaust
266 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.

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