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J.I. Case 430 Utility vs J.I. Case 480B

Verdict: J.I. Case 430 Utility vs J.I. Case 480B

The J.I. Case 430 Utility and the J.I. Case 480B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 480B leads on rated power with 42 hp against 41 hp. J.I. Case 480B is the lighter machine (3,625 kg vs 6,575 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 480B is the newer design (1971 vs 1960). In short: choose the J.I. Case 480B for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 430 Utility 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 430 Utility Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 480B Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
42 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
With 13.6x24 rear tires.Reference
Steering
2.4 LReference
Final drives
spur gearReference
Variants
430
ag tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
30.6 kWReference
30.9 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 105 mmReference
86 x 105 mmReference
Power (gross)
30.6 kWReference
28.7 kWReference
Fuel system
1-inch carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
7.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
1750Reference
1750Reference
Idle RPM
600-1925Reference
Torque
180.3 NmReference
172.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
15.6 LReference
13.2 LReference
Sparkplug
Autolite BT3Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
16.1 LReference
Oil change
120 hReference
Engine (net)
27.6 kWReference
Power (net)
25.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Triple RangeReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
11-inch dry discReference
279mm dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
83.3 LReference
83.3 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
15.1 LReference
41.6 LReference
Type
gearReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Capacity
15.1 LReference
41.6 LReference
Valves
1Reference
Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
79.5 lpmReference
Steering cap.
2.4 LReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
533@1750Reference
Dimensions
Gas Wheelbase
196 cmReference
Diesel Wheelbase
199 cmReference
Weight
3556 kgReference
3625 to 8950 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
13.6x24Reference
Industrial front
6.50-16Reference
16.9x28Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
13.6x24Reference
Gas Length
329 cmReference
Diesel Length
332 cmReference
Loader-tractor Length
449 cmReference
Loader-backhoe Length
670 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
157 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
153 cmReference
153 cmReference
Ground clearance
39 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
134 cmReference
Rear tread
147/223 cmReference
142/152/162 cmReference
Wheelbase
199 cmReference
Length
662 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
231 cmReference
Gas Shipping
1644 kgReference
Diesel Shipping
1735 kgReference
Diesel loader Shipping
2853 kgReference
Diesel backhoe Shipping
3539 kgReference
Diesel Extendahoe Shipping
4059 kgReference
Max front axle
3855 kgReference
Max rear axle
4989 kgReference
J.I. Case 430 Utility attachments
430 Utility Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging volts
12Reference
Diesel Batteries
2Reference
Gas Batteries
1Reference
Diesel Battery volts
6Reference
Gas Battery volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case BackhoeReference
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
Transport height
356 cmReference
307 cmReference
Digging depth
304 cmReference
375 cmReference
Reach from pivot
472 cmReference
469 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
190°Reference
Loading height
277 cmReference
Bucket force
3116 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2109 kgReference
Speeds
J.I. Case 480B attachments
J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
365 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
457 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
469 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
556 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
283 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
336 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
2676 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
2676 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
2086 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
1496 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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