Compare/J.I. Case 425 vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

J.I. Case 425 vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 425 vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 425 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 425 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King is the newer design (1960 vs 1955). In short: choose the J.I. Case 425 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

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J.I. Case

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Best match

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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. 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

Total built

205Reference

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Final drives

bull gearReference

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Steering

power optionalReference

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Factories

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Burlington, Iowa, USAReference

Original price

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Open operator station.Reference

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

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 127 mmReference

89 x 105 mmReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

6.5:1Reference

7.42:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

2100 (torque converter)Reference

Idle RPM

600-1665Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Coolant capacity

28.0 LReference

13.2 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion 8Reference

Prestolite 18 8Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

Point gap

0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Oil capacity

56.8 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

Powr-rangeReference

Case Tripl-RangeReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 90Reference

[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: SAE-90Reference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: SAE-80Reference

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

205 cmReference

RPM

1166Reference

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Speed

976.88 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

9.8 LReference

41.6 LReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

9.8 LReference

41.6 LReference

Pump flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

304.8mm dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

558@1500Reference

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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

208 cmReference

199 cmReference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

14-30Reference

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Length

337 cmReference

657 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 147 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 162 cmReference

142 to 162 cmReference

Steering wheel

157 cmReference

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Weight

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3280 to 9345 poundsReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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6.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.8-24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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150 cmReference

Ground clearance

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39 cmReference

Shipping

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1691 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

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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

generatorReference

Battery volts

6Reference

6 (diesel)Reference

Battery AH

150Reference

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Battery Group

4Reference

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Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

J.I. Case 425 Height

Hood

154 cmReference

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Exhaust

226 cmReference

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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

Links

Attachment overview

Case 14 Standard Boom Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Case 14/16 Extendable Boom BackhoeReference

Transport height

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377 cmReference

Digging depth

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411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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509 cmReference

Loading height

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340 cmReference

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.