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

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

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

The J.I. Case 420B and the J.I. Case 480D are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 480D leads on rated power with 52 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 480D is the newer design (1980 vs 1958). In short: choose the J.I. Case 480D 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 13x24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 25% faster than forward.Reference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Variants

320

gearReference

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420

torque converterReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

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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

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

7.1:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Idle RPM

500-2125Reference

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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

12.3 LReference

17.0 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

12.3 LReference

7.6 LReference

Engine (net)

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35.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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35.0 kWReference

Torque

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187.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 90 EPReference

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Capacities

Fuel

51.9 LReference

88.9 LReference

Steering

0.9 LReference

2.8 LReference

Diameter

26 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

211 cmReference

RPM

1180Reference

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Speed

932.69 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

68.1 LReference

40.9 LReference

Type

torque convertorReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

68.1 LReference

40.9 LReference

Pump flow

79.5 lpmReference

90.5 lpmReference

Steering cap.

0.9 LReference

2.8 LReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

541@1970Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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14.2 kWReference

Steering flow

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24.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

631

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0 kgReference

667

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37 kgReference

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

2918 to 7740 poundsReference

5284 to 9302 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

640 cmReference

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

32 cmReference

Front tread

120 cmReference

150 to 157 cmReference

Rear tread

162 cmReference

152 to 168 cmReference

Shipping

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4219 kgReference

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

Steering wheel

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175 cmReference

J.I. Case 420B attachments

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

50Reference

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Charging amps

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39Reference

Battery CCA

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575Reference

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Transport height

353 cmReference

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Digging depth

381 cmReference

366 cmReference

Reach from pivot

492 cmReference

479 cmReference

Loading height

322 cmReference

256 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Speeds

J.I. Case 480D attachments

J.I. Case 12-Foot Backhoe

Bucket Rotation

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135.2°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

ROPS

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255 cmReference

Cab

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255 cmReference

Exhaust

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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.