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J.I. Case 480E vs J.I. Case 680G Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 480E vs J.I. Case 680G Construction King

The J.I. Case 480E and the J.I. Case 680G Construction King are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 680G Construction King leads on rated power with 88 hp against 69 hp. J.I. Case 480E is the lighter machine (9,323 kg vs 15,145 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 480E is the newer design (1988 vs 1979). In short: choose the J.I. Case 680G Construction King for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 480E 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 480E Backhoe Loader
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 680G Construction King Backhoe Loader
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
69 hp
88 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9x24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
480E
backhoeReference
480E LL
landscape loaderReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
51.5 kWReference
65.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
47.0 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
5.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 120 mmReference
117 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
47.0 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
51.5 kWReference
65.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
17:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
252.2 NmReference
315.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Starter
electricReference
Oil capacity
10.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
30.3 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Pressure
162.0 barReference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
67.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2357 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1292 kgReference
Hydraulic system
52.2 LReference
Capacity
52.2 LReference
Total flow
170.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
203 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
204 cmReference
Weight
9323 to 10904 poundsReference
15145 to 17040 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
11.00x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
16.9x24Reference
Industrial front
12x16.5Reference
11.00x16Reference
Industrial rear
17.5Lx24Reference
16.9x24Reference
Length
652 cmReference
675 cmReference
Width
220 cmReference
Ground clearance
32 cmReference
2WD Front tread
149 to 157 cmReference
4WD to inches 170 to 0 cm Front tread
67Reference
Rear tread
152 to 167 cmReference
167 cmReference
2WD Max front axle
4082 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
5670 kgReference
Max rear axle
6123 kgReference
Steering wheel
175 cmReference
Wheelbase
218 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
34 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
38 cmReference
Front tread
187 cmReference
Shipping
7729 kgReference
Max front axle
6804 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
366 cmReference
511 cmReference
Dump angle
109 cmReference
121 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
40Reference
Battery CCA
650Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case 12-foot Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
Digging depth
427 cmReference
511 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
421 cmReference
Reach from pivot
538 cmReference
608 cmReference
Loading height
307 cmReference
349 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
135.2°Reference
142°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
188.7°Reference
Bucket force
3681 kgReference
5272 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2371 kgReference
3821 kgReference
J.I. Case 14-foot Backhoe
J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
370 cmReference
511 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
461 cmReference
634 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
366 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
458 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
480 cmReference
608 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
569 cmReference
727 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
232 cmReference
349 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
265 cmReference
382 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
3753 kgReference
4981 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
3753 kgReference
4981 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
2914 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
1768 kgReference
J.I. Case 480E Height
ROPS
255 cmReference
Cab
255 cmReference
Exhaust
266 cmReference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
113.6 LReference
J.I. Case 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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