Compare/J.I. Case 420B vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

J.I. Case 420B vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 420B vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 420B and the J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. J.I. Case 420B is the lighter machine (2,918 kg vs 3,280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King is the newer design (1960 vs 1958). In short: choose the J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King 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

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J.I. Case

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Best match

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Rated power

47 hp

48 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. 2100 RPM speeds given in direct-drive mode. Optional high-speed fourth gear (18.8 mph at 1900 rpm, 20.8 at 2100 rpm).Reference

Factories

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Burlington, Iowa, USAReference

Original price

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Open operator station.Reference

Variants

320

gearReference

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420

torque converterReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

24.6 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

89 x 105 mmReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.1:1Reference

7.42:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2100 (torque converter)Reference

Idle RPM

500-2125Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

13.2 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion D16Reference

Prestolite 18 8Reference

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

14.2 LReference

Engine

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35.8 kWReference

Power

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35.5 kWReference

Pre-heating

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coolant heaterReference

Torque

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188.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Coolant change

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1000 h (yearly)Reference

Oil change

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240 h (filter)Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 90 EPReference

[0oC]Reference

Transmission

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Case Tripl-RangeReference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: SAE-90Reference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: SAE-80Reference

Capacities

Fuel

51.9 LReference

83.3 LReference

Steering

0.9 LReference

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Diameter

26 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

205 cmReference

RPM

1180Reference

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Speed

932.69 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

68.1 LReference

41.6 LReference

Type

torque convertorReference

gearReference

Capacity

68.1 LReference

41.6 LReference

Pump flow

79.5 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

0.9 LReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

541@1970Reference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Valves

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2 (optional)Reference

Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

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I (optional)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

2918 to 7740 poundsReference

3280 to 9345 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

13-24Reference

16.8-24Reference

Length

629 cmReference

657 cmReference

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

120 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

162 cmReference

142 to 162 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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150 cmReference

Shipping

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1691 kgReference

J.I. Case 420B attachments

Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

Charging system

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6 (diesel)Reference

Battery AH

50Reference

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Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

Case 14/16 Extendable Boom BackhoeReference

Transport height

353 cmReference

377 cmReference

Digging depth

381 cmReference

411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

492 cmReference

509 cmReference

Loading height

322 cmReference

340 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Speeds

J.I. Case 530 CK attachments

530 CK Serial Numbers

1960

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8160001Reference

1961

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8168801Reference

1962

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8190001Reference

1963

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8208001Reference

1964

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8229001Reference

1965

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4107201-4124100Reference

1966

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8279001Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the dashboard.Reference

Links

Case 14 Standard Boom Backhoe

Bucket force

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3973 kgReference

Case 14/16 Extendable Boom Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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431 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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480 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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529 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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594 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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350 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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388 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.