Compare/J.I. Case 425 vs J.I. Case 480C

J.I. Case 425 vs J.I. Case 480C

Verdict: J.I. Case 425 vs J.I. Case 480C

The J.I. Case 425 and the J.I. Case 480C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 425 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. J.I. Case 480C is the newer design (1978 vs 1955). In short: choose the J.I. Case 425 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 480C if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

50 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 13-30 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Total built

205Reference

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Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

power optionalReference

2.8 LReference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Variants

400

diesel standardReference

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401

diesel row-cropReference

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402

diesel vineyardReference

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403

diesel high-cropReference

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405

diesel orchardReference

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410

gasoline standardReference

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411

gas row-cropReference

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413

gas high-cropReference

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420

diesel industrialReference

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425

gas industrialReference

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Engine

Belt (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 127 mmReference

97 x 105 mmReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

6.5:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

2100 (4-speed)Reference

Idle RPM

600-1665Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Coolant capacity

28.0 LReference

19.9 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion 8Reference

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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

0.305 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

7.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

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35.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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32.1 kWReference

Power (net)

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35.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Transmission

Powr-rangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 90Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

79.5 LReference

83.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

3.8 LReference

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Diameter

26 cmReference

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Width

169 cmReference

203 cmReference

RPM

1166Reference

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Speed

976.88 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

9.8 LReference

45.4 LReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

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Capacity

9.8 LReference

45.4 LReference

Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

304.8mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

558@1500Reference

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Steering cap.

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2.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

203 cmReference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

14-30Reference

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Length

337 cmReference

320 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 147 cmReference

149 to 157 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 162 cmReference

157 to 167 cmReference

Steering wheel

157 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

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5284 to 10757 poundsReference

Front tire

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7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

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11Lx16Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5Lx24Reference

Ground clearance

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27 cmReference

Shipping

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4879 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

425 Serial Numbers

1955

8060000Reference

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1956

8080001Reference

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1957

8100001Reference

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Location:

Top-right of instrument panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

150Reference

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Battery Group

4Reference

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Charging amps

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42Reference

Battery CCA

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300Reference

J.I. Case 425 Height

Hood

154 cmReference

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Exhaust

226 cmReference

266 cmReference

Speeds

J.I. Case 480C attachments

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

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J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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365 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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475 cmReference

Loading height

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252 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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147°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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2895 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2033 kgReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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365 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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457 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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472 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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561 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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232 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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264 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

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2808 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

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2808 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

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2022 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

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1457 kgReference

J.I. Case 480C Height

ROPS

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259 cmReference

Cab

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259 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.