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J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King is an industrial tractor produced from 1968 to 1971. It features two engine options: a 3.1L 4-cylinder diesel and a 2.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers 4-speed and 8-speed mechanical shuttle transmissions. It is a two-wheel drive tractor with spur gear final drives and optional mechanical rear differential lock. The tractor has an open operator station and power steering. Fuel capacity is 22 gallons. Hydraulic system capacities vary for loader and backhoe attachments. The 480 CK supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments with detailed specifications for lift, breakout force, digging depth, and reach. The tractor's dimensions and weights vary depending on configuration, with wheelbase, length, height, and tire sizes specified for both gasoline and diesel models.
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Model480 CK

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 480 CK Construction King

Power

Engine (net):37 hp (27.6 kW)
Engine (gross):41.5 hp (30.9 kW)

Engine

Type:gasoline
Torque:127 lb-ft (172.2 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1750
Torque RPM:1200
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.375x4.125 inches (86 x 105 mm)
Compression:7.1:1
Power (net):34 hp (25.4 kW)
Displacement:148 ci (2.4 L)
Power (gross):38.5 hp (28.7 kW)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel, J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
J.I. Case G188D diesel:-
J.I. Case G148B gasoline:-

Weight

Shipping:5630 lbs (diesel loader) (2553 kg), 8385 lbs (diesel loader-backhoe) (3803 kg)
Max front axle static:8500 lbs (3855 kg)
Max front axle dynamic:34000 lbs (15422 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:22 gal (83.3 L)
Hydraulic system:5.5 gal (loader) (20.8 L), 11 gal (backhoe) (41.6 L)

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:5.5 gal (loader) (20.8 L), 11 gal (backhoe) (41.6 L)
Pressure:1750 psi (loader) (120.7 bar), 2000 psi (backhoe) (137.9 bar)
Pump flow:13.5 gpm (loader) (51.1 lpm), 17.5 gpm (backhoe) (66.2 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Final drives:spur gear
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station
Differential lock:mechanical rear (Optional)

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Years produced:1968 - 1971

References

Publications:Construction King 480/580/680 published in 1968, by J.I. Case; 480 Construction King Loader published in 1968, by J.I. Case

Attachments

Loader

Dump time:1.8s
Dump angle:45°
Lower time:2.5s
Raise time:5.0s
Lift capacity:2200 lbs (997 kg) full at pin
Breakout force:5500 lbs (2494 kg) at pin
Reach (dumped):29.5 inches (74 cm)
Height (at pin):128.25 inches (325 cm)
Clearance (dumped):99.375 inches (252 cm)
Rollback (at carry):42°
Rollback (ground line):35°

Backhoe

Type:J.I. Case Backhoe
Digging depth:148 inches (375 cm)
Loading height:103 inches (261 cm)
Reach from pivot:185 inches (469 cm)
Transport height:123.5 inches (313 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth:144 inches (365 cm)
Attachment overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Note:With 14.9x24 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 25% faster than forward.
Type (4-speed):mechanical shuttle
Type (8-speed):mechanical shuttle
Gears (4-speed):4 forward and reverse
Gears (8-speed):8 forward and reverse
Transmission options:4-speed mechanical shuttle, 8-speed mechanical shuttle

Dimensions & Tires

Length:184 inches (loader-tractor) (467 cm), 259.8 inches (loader-backhoe) (659 cm)
Weight:5630 to 8385 pounds
Rear tire:13.6x24
Front tire:7.50x16
Rear tread:62 inches (157 cm)
Front tread:53 inches (134 cm)
Diesel Wheelbase:78.4 inches (199 cm)
Height (exhaust):80.5 inches (204 cm)
Gasoline Wheelbase:77.2 inches (196 cm)
Industrial rear tire:13.6x24
Industrial front tire:7.50x16, 14.9x24