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

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

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

The J.I. Case 480 CK 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 480B is the lighter machine (3,625 kg vs 5,630 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 1968). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 14.9x24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 25% faster than forward.Reference

With 13.6x24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

30.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

27.6 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

Power (net)

25.4 kWReference

Power (gross)

28.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

7.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

Torque

172.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

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16.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

83.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

41.6 LReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

41.6 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Pump flow

66.2 lpmReference

79.5 lpmReference

Dimensions

Gasoline Wheelbase

196 cmReference

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Diesel Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

5630 to 8385 poundsReference

3625 to 8950 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6x24Reference

Industrial front

14.9x24Reference

16.9x28Reference

Industrial rear

13.6x24Reference

Length

659 cmReference

662 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

204 cmReference

231 cmReference

Front tread

134 cmReference

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Rear tread

157 cmReference

142/152/162 cmReference

Shipping

3803 kgReference

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Max front axle

3855 kgReference

Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Width

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157 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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153 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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1644 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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1735 kgReference

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 480 CK attachments

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Transport height

313 cmReference

307 cmReference

Digging depth

375 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

365 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

469 cmReference

Loading height

261 cmReference

277 cmReference

Swing Arc

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190°Reference

Bucket force

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3116 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2109 kgReference

Speeds

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.