Compare/J.I. Case 430CK Construction King vs J.I. Case 480B

J.I. Case 430CK Construction King vs J.I. Case 480B

Verdict: J.I. Case 430CK Construction King vs J.I. Case 480B

The J.I. Case 430CK Construction King and the J.I. Case 480B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. J.I. Case 430CK Construction King is the lighter machine (3,435 kg vs 3,625 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). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

J.I. Case

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J.I. Case

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Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

With 13.6x24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

Variants

430

ag tractorReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

83.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

31.3 kWReference

30.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 105 mmReference

86 x 105 mmReference

Power (gross)

31.3 kWReference

28.7 kWReference

Fuel system

1-inch carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

7.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

Idle RPM

600-1925Reference

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Torque

180.3 NmReference

172.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1250Reference

1200Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

15.6 LReference

13.2 LReference

Sparkplug

Autolite BT3Reference

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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

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Oil capacity

16.1 LReference

Oil change

120 hReference

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Engine (net)

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27.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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25.4 kWReference

Transmission

Triple RangeReference

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Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

11-inch dry discReference

279mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

Pump flow

62.5 lpmReference

79.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and Draft-O-Matic controlReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

533@1750Reference

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Hydraulic system

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41.6 LReference

Capacity

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41.6 LReference

Dimensions

Gas Wheelbase

196 cmReference

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Diesel Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

1215 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

296 cmReference

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Diesel Length

299 cmReference

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Width

195 cmReference

157 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

150 cmReference

153 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

39 cmReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 162 cmReference

142/152/162 cmReference

Gas Shipping

1558 kgReference

1644 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

1644 kgReference

1735 kgReference

Max front axle

3175 kgReference

3855 kgReference

Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Length

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662 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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231 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Diesel loader Shipping

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2853 kgReference

Diesel backhoe Shipping

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3539 kgReference

Diesel Extendahoe Shipping

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4059 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4989 kgReference

J.I. Case 430CK attachments

430CK Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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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

2-Foot flat digging depth

292 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

472 cmReference

469 cmReference

Loading height

342 cmReference

277 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

190°Reference

Bucket force

3210 kgReference

3116 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2109 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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83.3 LReference

J.I. Case 480B attachments

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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469 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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556 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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283 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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336 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

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2676 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

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2676 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

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2086 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

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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.