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J.I. Case 480B

The J.I. Case 480B is an industrial tractor produced from 1971 to 1977 by J.I. Case. It features a 41.5 hp gross engine power with options for a 3.1L 4-cylinder diesel or a 2.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers mechanical shuttle transmissions with 4 or 8 speeds, two-wheel drive, and power steering. It has an open operator station with optional ROPS and cab. The 480B supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments, with detailed specifications for lifting capacity and digging performance. Dimensions and weights vary depending on configuration, with multiple tire options available.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 480B

Power

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

Tires

Industrial rear:13.6x24, 17.5Lx24, 16.9x24, 16.9x28
Industrial front:7.50x16, 14.9x24

Engine

Torque:133 lb-ft (180.3 Nm)
Rated RPM:1750
Torque RPM:1250
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.813x4.125 inches (97 x 105 mm)
Compression:17.5:1
Power (net):37 hp (27.6 kW)
Displacement:188 ci (3.1 L)
Oil capacity:4 qts (3.8 L)
Power (gross):41.5 hp (30.9 kW)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel, J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline
Torque gasoline:127 lb-ft (172.2 Nm)
Coolant capacity:16.5 qts (15.6 L)
Rated RPM gasoline:1750
Torque RPM gasoline:1200
Air cleaner gasoline:dry
Bore/Stroke gasoline:3.375x4.125 inches (86 x 105 mm)
Compression gasoline:7.1:1
Power (net) gasoline:34 hp (25.4 kW)
Displacement gasoline:148 ci (2.4 L)
Oil capacity gasoline:4 qts (3.8 L)
J.I. Case G188D diesel:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Power (gross) gasoline:38.5 hp (28.7 kW)
Starter volts gasoline:12
J.I. Case G148B gasoline:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity gasoline:14 qts (13.2 L)

Weight

Gas Shipping:3625 lbs (1644 kg)
Max rear axle:33000 lbs (dynamic) (14968 kg), 11000 lbs (static) (4989 kg)
Max front axle:34000 lbs (dynamic) (15422 kg), 8500 lbs (static) (3855 kg)
Diesel Shipping:3825 lbs (1735 kg)
Diesel loader Shipping:6290 lbs (2853 kg)
Diesel backhoe Shipping:7804 lbs (3539 kg)
Diesel Extendahoe Shipping:8950 lbs (4059 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:22 gal (83.3 L)
Hydraulic system:11 gal (41.6 L)

Dimensions

Width:62 inches (157 cm)
Length:118.1 inches (tractor) (299 cm), 184.5 inches (loader tractor) (468 cm), 261 inches (loader backhoe) (662 cm)
Wheelbase:78.4 inches (199 cm)
Rear tread:56/60/64 inches (142/152/162 cm)
Ground clearance:13 inches (33 cm)
Height (exhaust):91 inches (231 cm)
Height (steering wheel):60.5 inches (153 cm)

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:11 gal (41.6 L)
Pump flow:10 gpm (hitch) (37.9 lpm), 21 gpm (loader/backhoe) (79.5 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Final drives:spur gear
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Optional Four-post ROPS and cab.

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Years produced:1971 - 1977

Attachments

Backhoe:J.I. Case Backhoe, Transport height 121 inches (307 cm), Digging depth 148 inches (375 cm), Reach from pivot 184.75 inches (469 cm), Loading height 109.25 inches (277 cm), Swing Arc 190°, Bucket force 6870 lbs (3116 kg), Dipperstick force 4650 lbs (2109 kg)
Front-end loader:2600 lbs lift (full at pin) (1179 kg), 5500 lbs breakout (bucket) (2494 kg), 39° dump, 24.25 inches reach (dumped) (61 cm), 68.5 inches reach (ground) (173 cm), 35° rollback (ground line), 120.75 inches height (at pin) (306 cm), 105.75 inches clearance (dumped) (268 cm), raise: 3.5s, dump: 1.8s, lower: 1.7s
Extendahoe Backhoe:J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe, Digging depth (retracted stick) 144 inches (365 cm), Digging depth (extended stick) 180 inches (457 cm), Reach from pivot (retracted stick) 184.75 inches (469 cm), Reach from pivot (extended stick) 219.25 inches (556 cm), Loading height (retracted stick) 111.5 inches (283 cm), Loading height (extended stick) 132.5 inches (336 cm), Swing Arc 190°, Bucket force (retracted stick) 5900 lbs (2676 kg), Bucket force (extended stick) 5900 lbs (2676 kg), Dipperstick force (retracted stick) 4600 lbs (2086 kg), Dipperstick force (extended stick) 3300 lbs (1496 kg)

Transmission

Type:mechanical shuttle
Clutch:279mm dry disc
Oil capacity:17 qts (16.1 L)
Gears (4-speed):4 forward and reverse
Gears (8-speed):8 forward and reverse
Transmission options:4-speed mechanical shuttle, 8-speed mechanical shuttle

Related Models

J.I. Case 480C

Model:480C