Compare/J.I. Case 520 vs J.I. Case 580C

J.I. Case 520 vs J.I. Case 580C

Verdict: J.I. Case 520 vs J.I. Case 580C

The J.I. Case 520 and the J.I. Case 580C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 580C leads on rated power with 57 hp against 55 hp. J.I. Case 580C is the newer design (1975 vs 1954). In short: choose the J.I. Case 580C for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 520 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

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Rated power

55 hp

57 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

Partially synchronized transmission with power shuttle and torque converter. Third and fourth gears are synchronized.Reference

Total built

265Reference

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Final drives

roller chainReference

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Steering

powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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rear standardReference

Variants

500

farm tractorReference

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Engine

Displacement

6.2 LReference

3.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 127 mmReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Rated RPM

1350Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

600-1500Reference

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Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Intake valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

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Oil capacity

13.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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42.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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41.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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46.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

13.2 LReference

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Type

gearReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

13.2 LReference

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Pressure

71.0 barReference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

98.4 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

optionalReference

Clutch

381mm dry discReference

dryReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1350Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

113.6 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

3487 kgReference

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Front tire

9x15Reference

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Rear tire

18x26Reference

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Industrial front

10x15Reference

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Industrial rear

15x30Reference

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Length

345 cmReference

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Width

222 cmReference

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Shipping weight

3487 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

38 cmReference

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Front tread

157 cmReference

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Rear tread

167 cmReference

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Steering wheel

182 cmReference

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520 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the battery support.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

200Reference

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J.I. Case 520 Height

Hood

156 cmReference

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Exhaust

228 cmReference

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J.I. Case 580C attachments

580C Serial Numbers

1975

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8950001Reference

1976

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8950152Reference

1977

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8957501Reference

1978

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8969420Reference

1979

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8980716Reference

1980

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9002750Reference

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

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J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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426 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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540 cmReference

Loading height

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339 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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426 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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548 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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561 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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664 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.