Compare/J.I. Case 480C vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

J.I. Case 480C vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 480C vs J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 480C and the J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. J.I. Case 530 CK Construction King is the lighter machine (3,280 kg vs 5,284 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 480C is the newer design (1978 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

With 14.9x24 rear tires. 2100 RPM speeds given in direct-drive mode. Optional high-speed fourth gear (18.8 mph at 1900 rpm, 20.8 at 2100 rpm).Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

2.8 LReference

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Factories

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Burlington, Iowa, USAReference

Original price

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Open operator station.Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

35.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

32.1 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 105 mmReference

89 x 105 mmReference

Power (net)

35.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

oil bathReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

7.42:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100 (4-speed)Reference

2100 (torque converter)Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

14.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.9 LReference

13.2 LReference

Engine

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35.8 kWReference

Power

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35.5 kWReference

Pre-heating

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coolant heaterReference

Torque

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188.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Coolant change

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1000 h (yearly)Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Oil change

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240 h (filter)Reference

Sparkplug

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Prestolite 18 8Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

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Case Tripl-RangeReference

Oil type

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[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑

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: SAE-90Reference

32oF [0oC]↓

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: SAE-80Reference

Capacities

Fuel

83.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

45.4 LReference

41.6 LReference

Capacity

45.4 LReference

41.6 LReference

Steering cap.

2.8 LReference

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Type

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gearReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Valves

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2 (optional)Reference

Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

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I (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

5284 to 10757 poundsReference

3280 to 9345 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9x24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

11Lx16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

17.5Lx24Reference

16.8-24Reference

Length

320 cmReference

657 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

205 cmReference

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

149 to 157 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

157 to 167 cmReference

142 to 162 cmReference

Shipping

4879 kgReference

1691 kgReference

Static Max front axle

4082 kgReference

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Dynamic Max front axle

16329 kgReference

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Static Max rear axle

6123 kgReference

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Dynamic Max rear axle

24494 kgReference

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Steering wheel

175 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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150 cmReference

J.I. Case 480C attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

positiveReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

42Reference

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Battery CCA

300Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

6 (diesel)Reference

Batteries

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2 (diesel)Reference

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Case 14/16 Extendable Boom BackhoeReference

Digging depth

365 cmReference

411 cmReference

Reach from pivot

475 cmReference

509 cmReference

Loading height

252 cmReference

340 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

147°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2895 kgReference

3973 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2033 kgReference

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J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

365 cmReference

431 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

457 cmReference

480 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

472 cmReference

529 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

561 cmReference

594 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

232 cmReference

350 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

264 cmReference

388 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

2808 kgReference

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Bucket force (extended stick)

2808 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

2022 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (extended stick)

1457 kgReference

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J.I. Case 480C Height

ROPS

259 cmReference

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Cab

259 cmReference

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Exhaust

266 cmReference

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Speeds

J.I. Case 530 CK attachments

530 CK Serial Numbers

1960

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8160001Reference

1961

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8168801Reference

1962

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8190001Reference

1963

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8208001Reference

1964

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8229001Reference

1965

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4107201-4124100Reference

1966

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8279001Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the dashboard.Reference

Links

Case 14 Standard Boom Backhoe

Transport height

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377 cmReference

Case 14/16 Extendable Boom Backhoe

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.