Compare/J.I. Case 480C vs J.I. Case 580 CK Construction King

J.I. Case 480C vs J.I. Case 580 CK Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 480C vs J.I. Case 580 CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 480C and the J.I. Case 580 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 580 CK Construction King is the lighter machine (3,630 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 1966). 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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Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Full power shuttle with torque converter.Reference

Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

2.8 LReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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spur gearReference

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

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.9 LReference

13.2 LReference

Fuel tank

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83.3 LReference

Engine

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35.8 kWReference

Power

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35.5 kWReference

Pre-heating

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coolant heater (optional)Reference

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

Fuel system

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updraft carburetorReference

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

Type

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power shuttleReference

Clutch

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hydraulicReference

Capacities

Fuel

83.3 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

45.4 LReference

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Capacity

45.4 LReference

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Steering cap.

2.8 LReference

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Rear Type

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I (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

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optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

199 cmReference

Weight

5284 to 10757 poundsReference

3630 to 9500 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

11Lx16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

17.5Lx24Reference

14.9x24Reference

Length

320 cmReference

673 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

205 cmReference

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

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Front tread

149 to 157 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

157 to 167 cmReference

147/167 cmReference

Shipping

4879 kgReference

4309 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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153 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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204 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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39 cmReference

Max front axle

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15422 kgReference

J.I. Case 480C attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

42Reference

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Battery CCA

300Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

J.I. Case 16.5 Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Digging depth

365 cmReference

652 cmReference

Reach from pivot

475 cmReference

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Loading height

252 cmReference

326 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

147°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

2895 kgReference

4372 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2033 kgReference

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J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

365 cmReference

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Digging depth (extended stick)

457 cmReference

673 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

472 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (extended stick)

561 cmReference

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Loading height (retracted stick)

232 cmReference

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Loading height (extended stick)

264 cmReference

347 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

2808 kgReference

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Bucket force (extended stick)

2808 kgReference

4372 kgReference

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 580 CK attachments

580 CK Serial Numbers

1966

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8279001Reference

1967

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8307001Reference

1968

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8332501Reference

1969

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8356507Reference

1970

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8650001Reference

1971

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8674001Reference

J.I. Case 14.5 Backhoe

J.I. Case 16.5 Extendahoe 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.