Compare/J.I. Case 480D vs J.I. Case 580B Construction King

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

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

The J.I. Case 480D 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 480D leads on rated power with 52 hp against 50 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 480D is the newer design (1980 vs 1971). In short: choose the J.I. Case 480D for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 580B Construction King 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

50 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 and hand controls. Foot pedals limited to 10MPH.Reference

Steering

2.8 LReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

35.0 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

dry elementReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

7.42:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

187.1 NmReference

165.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1250Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

3.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

17.0 LReference

13.2 LReference

Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

—

32.1 kWReference

Transmission

Type

power shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

14.2 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

40.9 LReference

41.6 LReference

Capacity

40.9 LReference

41.6 LReference

Pump flow

90.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

24.2 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

2.8 LReference

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Rear PTO

optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Total flow

—

90.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

—

optionalReference

Capacities

Fuel

88.9 LReference

83.3 LReference

Dimensions

631

0 kgReference

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667

37 kgReference

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Wheelbase

203 cmReference

196 cmReference

Weight

5284 to 9302 poundsReference

1778 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

11Lx16Reference

Industrial rear

17.5Lx24Reference

Length

640 cmReference

660 cmReference

Width

211 cmReference

195 cmReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

35 cmReference

Front tread

150 to 157 cmReference

137 to 144 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 168 cmReference

152 to 193 cmReference

Shipping

4219 kgReference

4989 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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1,496

0 kgReference

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Steering wheel

175 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

—

177 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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233 cmReference

J.I. Case 480D attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

39Reference

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Battery CCA

575Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

J.I. Case 12-Foot Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

J.I. Case 18.5 Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Digging depth

366 cmReference

426 cmReference

Reach from pivot

479 cmReference

534 cmReference

Loading height

256 cmReference

330 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

135.2°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3446 kgReference

4263 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2045 kgReference

2747 kgReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

370 cmReference

426 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

461 cmReference

548 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

480 cmReference

542 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

569 cmReference

765 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

232 cmReference

388 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

265 cmReference

450 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

3514 kgReference

4263 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

3514 kgReference

4263 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

2089 kgReference

2652 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

2089 kgReference

1963 kgReference

J.I. Case 480D Height

ROPS

255 cmReference

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Cab

255 cmReference

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Exhaust

266 cmReference

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Speeds

J.I. Case 580B attachments

580B Serial Numbers

1971

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8674001Reference

1972

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8691901Reference

1973

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8712001Reference

1974

—

8736601Reference

1975

—

8770001Reference

1976

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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.