J.I. Case 480C
The J.I. Case 480C is an industrial tractor produced from 1978 to 1979. It features a J.I. Case G188D 3.1L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with net power of 43 hp (8-speed) or 47 hp (4-speed) and gross power up to 52 hp. The tractor offers 8-speed or 4-speed transmissions with forward and reverse gears. It has two-wheel drive with rear differential lock and hydrostatic power steering. Fuel capacity is 22 gallons, hydraulic system capacity 12 gallons, and steering fluid 3 quarts. Dimensions include an 80-inch wheelbase, 126-inch length, and 80.1-inch width. The tractor weighs from 5,284 lbs to 10,757 lbs depending on configuration. Attachments include a front-end loader with 3,000 lbs lift capacity and a backhoe with up to 180 inches digging depth. Electrical system features a 12-volt negative ground with a 42 amp alternator.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 480C
Power
| Engine (net) | 43 hp (32.1 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
Tires
| Industrial rear | 14.9x24, 16.9x24, 17.5Lx24 |
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| Industrial front | 7.50x16, 11Lx16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| Model | J.I. Case G188D |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 1900 (8-speed), 2100 (4-speed) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.125 inches (97 x 105 mm) |
| Power (net) | 43 hp (8-speed), 47 hp (4-speed) |
| Displacement | 188 ci (3.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 48 hp (8-speed), 52 hp (4-speed) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Compression ratio | 17.5:1 |
Height
| Cab | 102 inches (259 cm) |
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| ROPS | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Exhaust | 105 inches (266 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 68.9 inches (175 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping (4-speed) | 5,284 lbs (2396 kg) |
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| Shipping (8-speed) | 5,341 lbs (2422 kg) |
| Static Max rear axle | 13,500 lbs (6123 kg) |
| Dynamic Max rear axle | 54,000 lbs (24494 kg) |
| Static Max front axle | 9,000 lbs (4082 kg) |
| With loader (4-speed) | 6,767 lbs (3069 kg) |
| With loader (8-speed) | 6,824 lbs (3095 kg) |
| Dynamic Max front axle | 36,000 lbs (16329 kg) |
| With backhoe (4-speed) | 9,340 lbs (4236 kg) |
| With backhoe (8-speed) | 9,397 lbs (4262 kg) |
| With Extendahoe (4-speed) | 10,700 lbs (4853 kg) |
| With Extendahoe (8-speed) | 10,757 lbs (4879 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
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| Steering | 3 qts (2.8 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 80.1 inches (203 cm) |
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| Length | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Rear tread | 62 to 66 inches (157 to 167 cm) |
| Front tread | 59 to 62 inches (149 to 157 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 300 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 42 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 12 gal (45.4 L) |
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| Steering capacity | 3 qts (2.8 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential lock | rear standard |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Years produced | 1978 - 1979 |
Attachments
| Backhoe | TypeJ.I. Case Backhoe Swing Arc180° Bucket force6,383 lbs (2895 kg) Digging depth144 inches (365 cm) Loading height99.6 inches (252 cm) Bucket Rotation157° Reach from pivot187.2 inches (475 cm) Dipperstick force4,484 lbs (2033 kg) |
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| Front-end loader | 3,000 lbs lift (full at pin) (1360 kg), 5,700 lbs breakout (2585 kg), 42° dump, 26.8 inches reach (dumped) (68 cm), 70.2 inches reach (ground) (178 cm), 32° rollback (ground line), 127.8 inches height (at pin) (324 cm), 102.8 inches clearance (dumped) (261 cm), raise: 3.7s, dump: 2.1s, lower: 1.9s, Bucket width: 74 inches (187 cm), Bucket width: 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Extendahoe Backhoe | TypeJ.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe Swing Arc180° Bucket Rotation147° Bucket force (extended stick)6,192 lbs (2808 kg) Bucket force (retracted stick)6,192 lbs (2808 kg) Digging depth (extended stick)180 inches (457 cm) Digging depth (retracted stick)144 inches (365 cm) Loading height (extended stick)104 inches (264 cm) Loading height (retracted stick)91.6 inches (232 cm) Reach from pivot (extended stick)221.2 inches (561 cm) Dipperstick force (extended stick)3,213 lbs (1457 kg) Reach from pivot (retracted stick)186 inches (472 cm) Dipperstick force (retracted stick)4,458 lbs (2022 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 8-speed, 4-speed |
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| 4-speed gears | 4 forward and reverse |
| 8-speed gears | 8 forward and reverse |
| 4-speed oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| 8-speed oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
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