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J.I. Case 446 vs J.I. Case 448

Verdict: J.I. Case 446 vs J.I. Case 448

The J.I. Case 446 and the J.I. Case 448 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 448 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 16 hp. J.I. Case 448 is the lighter machine (319 kg vs 349 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 448 is the newer design (1980 vs 1972). In short: choose the J.I. Case 448 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 446 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 446 Lawn Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 448 Lawn Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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-Driv uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.Reference
Engine
Displacement
43.3 ciReference
47.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
Compression
7:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RH18YReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.533 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.330 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
Transmission
1
BrakeReference
2
Forward/reverseReference
3
ThrottleReference
4
Range shiftReference
5
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
HY-DriveReference
HY-DrivReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
6.1 LReference
4.7 LReference
Type
hydraulic driveReference
hydraulic driveReference
Capacity
6.1 LReference
4.7 LReference
Valves
2Reference
Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
0Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
116 cmReference
121 cmReference
Weight
349 kgReference
319 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
8.00-16Reference
8.00-16Reference
Length
182 cmReference
185 cmReference
Width
104 cmReference
102 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
Height (hood)
97 cmReference
Shipping weight
349 kgReference
Ground clearance
27 cmReference
27 cmReference
Front tread
85 cmReference
Rear tread
80 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
J.I. Case 446 attachments
446 Serial Number Location
446 Serial Numbers
1972
9668001Reference
1973
9678031Reference
1974
9694673Reference
1975
9713265Reference
1976
9727857Reference
1977
9740617Reference
1978
9754759Reference
1979
9767590Reference
1980
9785820Reference
9788940Reference
1981
14009950Reference
14012770Reference
1982
14025407Reference
14028046Reference
1983
14040936Reference
14043690Reference
1984
14060091Reference
14062157Reference
1985
14073621Reference
14075377Reference
1986
14095530Reference
14096960Reference
1987
14112151Reference
14113557Reference
1988
14112874Reference
14114353Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
24Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case 448 attachments
448 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the Case 448 instrument panel.Reference

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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