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J.I. Case 420B vs J.I. Case 580 CK Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 420B vs J.I. Case 580 CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 420B and the J.I. Case 580 CK Construction King are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 580 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 3,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 580 CK Construction King is the newer design (1966 vs 1958). In short: choose the J.I. Case 580 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 420B Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
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J.I. Case 580 CK Construction King Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
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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
Full power shuttle with torque converter.Reference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Variants
320
gearReference
420
torque converterReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
35.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
24.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 105 mmReference
89 x 105 mmReference
Power (gross)
35.0 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
updraft carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.1:1Reference
7.42:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100 (torque converter)Reference
Idle RPM
500-2125Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
12.3 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion D16Reference
Prestolite 18 8Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
12.3 LReference
4.7 LReference
Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
Engine
35.8 kWReference
Power
35.5 kWReference
Pre-heating
coolant heater (optional)Reference
Torque
188.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
Coolant change
1000 h (yearly)Reference
Oil change
240 h (filter)Reference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 90 EPReference
Clutch
hydraulicReference
Capacities
Fuel
51.9 LReference
Steering
0.9 LReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Diameter
26 cmReference
Width
198 cmReference
205 cmReference
RPM
1180Reference
Speed
932.69 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
Type
torque convertorReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
Pump flow
79.5 lpmReference
Steering cap.
0.9 LReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
optionalReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
541@1970Reference
Rear Type
I (optional)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
191 cmReference
199 cmReference
Weight
2918 to 7740 poundsReference
3630 to 9500 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
13-24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Industrial front
7.50-16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Industrial rear
13-24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Length
629 cmReference
673 cmReference
Ground clearance
27 cmReference
Front tread
120 cmReference
134 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
147/167 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
153 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
204 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
39 cmReference
Shipping
4309 kgReference
Max front axle
15422 kgReference
J.I. Case 420B attachments
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
50Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case BackhoeReference
J.I. Case 16.5 Extendahoe BackhoeReference
Transport height
353 cmReference
Digging depth
381 cmReference
652 cmReference
Reach from pivot
492 cmReference
Loading height
322 cmReference
326 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Speeds
J.I. Case 580 CK attachments
580 CK Serial Numbers
1966
8279001Reference
1967
8307001Reference
1968
8332501Reference
1969
8356507Reference
1970
8650001Reference
1971
8674001Reference
J.I. Case 14.5 Backhoe
Bucket force
4372 kgReference
J.I. Case 16.5 Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (extended stick)
673 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
347 cmReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
4372 kgReference

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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