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J.I. Case 444 vs J.I. Case 446
Verdict: J.I. Case 444 vs J.I. Case 446
The J.I. Case 444 and the J.I. Case 446 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 446 leads on rated power with 16 hp against 14 hp. J.I. Case 446 is the newer design (1972 vs 1969). In short: choose the J.I. Case 446 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 444 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.Reference
The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.Reference
Engine
Displacement
31.27 ciReference
43.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 83 mmReference
83 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Compression
7:1Reference
7:1Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.889 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.533 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.508 mmReference
0.330 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.2 LReference
1.9 LReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
—
Champion RH18YReference
Oil change
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25 hReference
Transmission
1
—
BrakeReference
2
—
Forward/reverseReference
3
—
ThrottleReference
4
—
Range shiftReference
5
—
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
HY-DrivReference
HY-DriveReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
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32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE20W40Reference
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32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE5W20Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
4.7 LReference
6.1 LReference
Type
hydraulic driveReference
hydraulic driveReference
Capacity
4.7 LReference
6.1 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
Valves
—
2Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Weight
349 kgReference
349 kgReference
Front tire
6.50-8Reference
6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
8.00-16Reference
8.00-16Reference
Lawn/turf front
6.50-8Reference
6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
10.50-12Reference
8.00-16Reference
Length
177 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
110 cmReference
109 cmReference
Height (hood)
97 cmReference
97 cmReference
Shipping weight
349 kgReference
349 kgReference
Ground clearance
27 cmReference
27 cmReference
Front tread
85 cmReference
85 cmReference
Rear tread
80 cmReference
80 cmReference
J.I. Case 444 attachments
444 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
24Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case 446 attachments
446 Serial Number Location
446 Serial Numbers
1972
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9668001Reference
1973
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9678031Reference
1974
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9694673Reference
1975
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9713265Reference
1976
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9727857Reference
1977
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9740617Reference
1978
—
9754759Reference
1979
—
9767590Reference
1980
—
9785820Reference
1981
—
14009950Reference
1982
—
14025407Reference
1983
—
14040936Reference
1984
—
14060091Reference
1985
—
14073621Reference
1986
—
14095530Reference
1987
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14112151Reference
1988
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14112874Reference
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.


