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J.I. Case 480D vs J.I. Case 520

Verdict: J.I. Case 480D vs J.I. Case 520

The J.I. Case 480D and the J.I. Case 520 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 520 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 52 hp. J.I. Case 520 is the lighter machine (3,487 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 480D is the newer design (1980 vs 1954). In short: choose the J.I. Case 520 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 480D 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 480D Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 520 Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
52 hp
55 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
2.8 LReference
powerReference
Total built
265Reference
Final drives
roller chainReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
38.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
35.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 105 mmReference
102 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
35.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
38.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
1350Reference
Torque
187.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
13.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
Idle RPM
600-1500Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Transmission
Type
power shuttleReference
gearReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
14.2 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
40.9 LReference
13.2 LReference
Capacity
40.9 LReference
13.2 LReference
Pump flow
90.5 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
24.2 lpmReference
Steering cap.
2.8 LReference
Rear PTO
optionalReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Pressure
71.0 barReference
Clutch
381mm dry discReference
Engine RPM
540@1350Reference
Capacities
Fuel
88.9 LReference
113.6 LReference
Dimensions
631
0 kgReference
667
37 kgReference
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
222 cmReference
Weight
5284 to 9302 poundsReference
3487 kgReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
9x15Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
18x26Reference
Industrial front
11Lx16Reference
10x15Reference
Industrial rear
17.5Lx24Reference
15x30Reference
Length
640 cmReference
345 cmReference
Width
211 cmReference
222 cmReference
Ground clearance
32 cmReference
Front tread
150 to 157 cmReference
157 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 168 cmReference
167 cmReference
Shipping
4219 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
1,496
0 kgReference
Steering wheel
175 cmReference
182 cmReference
Shipping weight
3487 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
J.I. Case 480D attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
39Reference
Battery CCA
575Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery AH
200Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case 12-Foot Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
Digging depth
366 cmReference
Reach from pivot
479 cmReference
Loading height
256 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
135.2°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Bucket force
3446 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2045 kgReference
J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
370 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
461 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
480 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
569 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
232 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
265 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
3514 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
3514 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
2089 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2089 kgReference
J.I. Case 480D Height
ROPS
255 cmReference
Cab
255 cmReference
Exhaust
266 cmReference
228 cmReference
Speeds
Variants
500
farm tractorReference
520 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the battery support.Reference
J.I. Case 520 Height
Hood
156 cmReference

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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