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

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

The J.I. Case 480C and the J.I. Case 580B Construction King are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 580B Construction King leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. J.I. Case 580B Construction King is the lighter machine (4,170 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 1971). In short: choose the J.I. Case 580B Construction King for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 480C 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 480C Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 580B Construction King Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
48 hp
50 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
With 14.9x24 rear tires and hand controls. Foot pedals limited to 10MPH.Reference
Differential lock
rear standardReference
Steering
2.8 LReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
35.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
32.1 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 105 mmReference
89 x 105 mmReference
Power (net)
35.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
38.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dry elementReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
7.42:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100 (4-speed)Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
3.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.9 LReference
13.2 LReference
Engine
37.3 kWReference
Power
32.1 kWReference
Torque
165.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1250Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
Capacities
Fuel
83.3 LReference
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
Pressure
151.7 barReference
Total flow
90.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
optionalReference
Rear PTO
optionalReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
196 cmReference
Weight
5284 to 10757 poundsReference
1778 kgReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Industrial front
11Lx16Reference
11Lx16Reference
Industrial rear
17.5Lx24Reference
17.5Lx24Reference
Length
320 cmReference
660 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
195 cmReference
Ground clearance
27 cmReference
35 cmReference
Front tread
149 to 157 cmReference
137 to 144 cmReference
Rear tread
157 to 167 cmReference
152 to 193 cmReference
Shipping
4879 kgReference
4989 kgReference
Static Max front axle
4082 kgReference
Dynamic Max front axle
16329 kgReference
Static Max rear axle
6123 kgReference
Dynamic Max rear axle
24494 kgReference
Steering wheel
175 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
177 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
233 cmReference
J.I. Case 480C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
42Reference
Battery CCA
300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
J.I. Case 18.5 Extendahoe BackhoeReference
Digging depth
365 cmReference
426 cmReference
Reach from pivot
475 cmReference
534 cmReference
Loading height
252 cmReference
330 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
147°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
2895 kgReference
4263 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2033 kgReference
2747 kgReference
J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
365 cmReference
426 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
457 cmReference
548 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
472 cmReference
542 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
561 cmReference
765 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
232 cmReference
388 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
264 cmReference
450 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
2808 kgReference
4263 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
2808 kgReference
4263 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
2022 kgReference
2652 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
1457 kgReference
1963 kgReference
J.I. Case 480C Height
ROPS
259 cmReference
Cab
259 cmReference
Exhaust
266 cmReference
Speeds
J.I. Case 580B attachments
580B Serial Numbers
1971
8674001Reference
1972
8691901Reference
1973
8712001Reference
1974
8736601Reference
1975
8770001Reference
1976
8797501Reference
J.I. Case 14.5 Backhoe
J.I. Case 18.5 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.

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