J.I. Case lawn tractors
J.I. Case 448
The J.I. Case 448 is a garden tractor produced from 1980 to 1988 as part of the 400 Series. It features an 18 hp Onan B48M 781cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydraulic drive transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and a two-wheel drive chassis with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 48 inches, weighs 704 lbs, and includes various attachments such as mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blade options. It was built in Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA.
Power18 hp
Founded44/48/60" deck
Model448
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 448
Power
| Power | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
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Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Onan B48M |
| Power | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Displacement | 781 cc (47.7 ci) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Chassis
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical band brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Capacity
| Fuel | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 40.3 inches (102 cm) |
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| Height | 43.5 inches (110 cm) |
| Length | 73 inches (185 cm) |
| Weight | 704 lbs (319 kg) |
| Rear tire | 8.00-16 |
| Wheelbase | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-8 |
| Ground clearance | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
Production
| Series | 400 Series |
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| Built in | Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA |
| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years produced | 1980 - 1988 |
Attachments
| 54" Blade | J.I. Case K54, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm) |
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| Additional | A 41-inch hydraulic tiller (model K74) was available. |
| 48" Snow blower | J.I. Case P84, front-mount, 48 inches width (121 cm) |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | J.I. Case L44, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, left-discharge |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | J.I. Case L46, 48 inches (121 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, left-discharge |
| 60" mid-mount mower deck | J.I. Case L48, 60 inches (152 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, left-discharge |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck rear-discharge | J.I. Case L45, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, rear-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | hydraulic drive |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Model | HY-Driv |
| Description | The HY-Driv uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle. |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
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| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
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