Case industrial tractors

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.
Power-
Founded-
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
Typegasoline
Torque127 lb-ft (172.2 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM1750
Torque RPM1200
Air cleaneroil bath
Bore/Stroke3.375x4.125 inches (86 x 105 mm)
Compression7.1:1
Power (net)34 hp (25.4 kW)
Displacement148 ci (2.4 L)
Power (gross)38.5 hp (28.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Engine optionsJ.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel, J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Weight
Shipping5630 lbs (diesel loader) (2553 kg), 8385 lbs (diesel loader-backhoe) (3803 kg)
Max front axle static8500 lbs (3855 kg)
Max front axle dynamic34000 lbs (15422 kg)
Capacity
Fuel22 gal (83.3 L)
Hydraulic system5.5 gal (loader) (20.8 L), 11 gal (backhoe) (41.6 L)
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity5.5 gal (loader) (20.8 L), 11 gal (backhoe) (41.6 L)
Pressure1750 psi (loader) (120.7 bar), 2000 psi (backhoe) (137.9 bar)
Pump flow13.5 gpm (loader) (51.1 lpm), 17.5 gpm (backhoe) (66.2 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Final drivesspur gear
Power steeringYes
Operator stationOpen operator station
Differential lockmechanical rear (Optional)
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
Years produced1968 - 1971
References
PublicationsConstruction 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 time1.8s
Dump angle45°
Lower time2.5s
Raise time5.0s
Lift capacity2200 lbs (997 kg) full at pin
Breakout force5500 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
TypeJ.I. Case Backhoe
Digging depth148 inches (375 cm)
Loading height103 inches (261 cm)
Reach from pivot185 inches (469 cm)
Transport height123.5 inches (313 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth144 inches (365 cm)
Attachment overviewFront-end loader, Backhoe
Transmission
NoteWith 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 options4-speed mechanical shuttle, 8-speed mechanical shuttle
Dimensions & Tires
Length184 inches (loader-tractor) (467 cm), 259.8 inches (loader-backhoe) (659 cm)
Weight5630 to 8385 pounds
Rear tire13.6x24
Front tire7.50x16
Rear tread62 inches (157 cm)
Front tread53 inches (134 cm)
Diesel Wheelbase78.4 inches (199 cm)
Height (exhaust)80.5 inches (204 cm)
Gasoline Wheelbase77.2 inches (196 cm)
Industrial rear tire13.6x24
Industrial front tire7.50x16, 14.9x24