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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)
Engine (gross):48 hp (35.8 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear:14.9x24, 16.9x24, 17.5Lx24
Industrial front:7.50x16, 11Lx16

Engine

Type:diesel
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)
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)
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)
Steering:3 qts (2.8 L)
Hydraulic system:12 gal (45.4 L)

Dimensions

Width:80.1 inches (203 cm)
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
Battery CCA:300
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:42
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Capacity:12 gal (45.4 L)
Steering capacity:3 qts (2.8 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:hydrostatic power
Differential lock:rear standard

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Years produced:1978 - 1979

Attachments

Backhoe

Type:J.I. Case Backhoe
Swing Arc:180°
Bucket force:6,383 lbs (2895 kg)
Digging depth:144 inches (365 cm)
Loading height:99.6 inches (252 cm)
Bucket Rotation:157°
Reach from pivot:187.2 inches (475 cm)
Dipperstick force:4,484 lbs (2033 kg)
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

Type:J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Swing Arc:180°
Bucket Rotation:147°
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
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)

Related Models

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Model:480B