J.I. Case 580B industrial tractor: review and specs

The J.I. Case 580B Construction King is a 2WD industrial tractor manufactured by J.I. Case in Burlington, Iowa, USA from 1971 to 1976.

The J.I. Case 580B is equipped with one of three engines: a 3.1 L (188.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine, a 3.1 L (188.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.6 L (159.0 cu·in) four-cylinder gasoline engine, and one of three transmissions: a synchronized shuttle transmission with 8 forward and 8 reverse gears, a power shuttle with torque converter transmission with 4 forward and 4 reverse gears or a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears.

The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:

J.I. Case G188D. It is a 3.1 L, 3,081 cm², (188.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 97.0 mm (3.82 in) of the cylinder bore and 105.0 mm (4.13 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 17.5:1. This engine produced 50.7 PS (37.3 kW; 50.0 HP) at 2,100 rpm of output power and 179.0 N·m (18.3 kg·m, 131.9 ft·lb) at 1,400 rpm of torque.
J.I. Case G188B. It is a 3.1 L, 3,081 cm², (188.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine with 97.0 mm (3.82 in) of the cylinder bore and 105.0 mm (4.13 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 7.34:1. This engine produced 50.7 PS (37.3 kW; 50.0 HP) at 2,100 rpm of output power and 195.3 Nm (19.92 kg·m; 144.13 ft·lb) at 1,300 rpm of peak torque.
J.I. Case G159B. It is a 2.6 L, 2,605 cm², (159.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 89.0 mm (3.5 in) and the piston stroke is 105.0 mm (4.13 in). The compression ratio rating is 7.42:1. This engine produced 43.7 PS (32.1 kW; 43.0 HP) at 1,900 rpm of output power and 165.4 N·m (16.9 kg·m, 121.9 ft·lb) at 1,250 rpm of maximum torque.

The J.I. Case 580B Construction King is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, differential mechanical disc/band brakes, open operator station, ROPS or Cab (optional) and 83.3 liters (22 US gal.; 18.3 Imp. gal) fuel tank.

Following attachments are available for the J.I. Case 580B industrial tractor:

J.I. Case loader
J.I. Case 14.5 backhoe
J.I. Case 18.5 Extendahoe backhoe

J.I. Case 580B Construction King Specifications

General Specifications
Model	J.I. Case 580B Construction King
Length	Tractor: 2,970 mm (116.9 in) With loader and backhoe: 6,600 mm (259.8 in)
Width	1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Height (steering wheel)	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Wheel base	–
Ground clearance	350 mm (13.8 in)
Weight (shipping)	Diesel tractor: 1,890 kg (4,167 lbs) With loader and backhoe: 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs)
Fuel tank capacity	83.3 liters (22 US gal.; 18.3 Imp. gal)
Battery	12V
Cabin type	Open operator station, ROPS or Cab (optional)
Engine
Engine model	J.I. Case G188D
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	3.1 L, 3,081 cm², (188.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	97.0 mm X 105.0 mm (3.82 in X 4.13 in)
Compression ratio	17.5:1
Horsepower	50.7 PS (37.3 kW; 50 HP) at 2,100 rpm
Torque	179.0 N·m (18.3 kg·m, 131.9 ft·lb) at 1,400 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	3.8 L (4 US. qt, 3.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	15.6 L (16.5 US. qt, 13.7 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	J.I. Case G188B
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Diesel
Displacement	3.1 L, 3,081 cm², (188.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	97.0 mm X 105.0 mm (3.82 in X 4.13 in)
Compression ratio	17.5:1
Horsepower	50.7 PS (37.3 kW; 50 HP) at 2,100 rpm
Torque	195.3 Nm (19.92 kg·m; 144.13 ft·lb) at 1,300 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	3.8 L (4 US. qt, 3.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	15.6 L (16.5 US. qt, 13.7 Imp. qt.)
Engine
Engine model	J.I. Case G159B
Engine type	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Cylinders	4
Fuel type	Gasoline
Displacement	2.6 L, 2,605 cm², (159.0 cu·in)
Bore and stroke	89.0 mm X 105.0 mm (3.5 in X 4.13 in)
Compression ratio	7.42:1
Horsepower	43.7 PS (32.1 kW; 43 HP) at 1,900 rpm
Torque	165.4 N·m (16.9 kg·m, 121.9 ft·lb) at 1,250 rpm
Starter	Electric
Oil capacity:	3.8 L (4 US. qt, 3.3 Imp. qt.)
Coolant capacity:	13.2 L (13.9 US. qt, 11.6 Imp. qt.)

Transmission and chassis
Chassis	4×2 2WD
Steering type	Hydrostatic power
Brakes	Differental mechanical disc/band
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Synchronized shuttle
Gears	8 forward and 8 reverse
Speed	Forward: 33.5 kmh (20.8 mph) Reverse: 36.7 (22.8 mph)
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Power shuttle with torque converter
Gears	4 forward and 4 reverse
Speed	Forward: 33.5 kmh (20.8 mph) Reverse: 36.7 (22.8 mph)
Transmission model	–
Transmission type	Hydrostatic
Gears	Infinite forward and reverse
Speed	Forward: 29.0 kmh (18 mph) Reverse: 19.3 (12 mph)
Tires
Front tires	Industrial: 7.50×16
Rear tires	Industrial: 14.9×24

Three-Point Hitch
Rear type	Optional
Control type	–
Lift capacity (at ends)	–
PTO (Power take-off shaft)
Rear PTO type	Optional
Rear PTO speed	–
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic type	–
Hydraulic capacity	41.6 L (11 US. gal, 9.2 Imp. gal.)
Pressure	2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Total flow	1,900 rpm: 24.0 gpm (90.8 lpm) 2,100 rpm: 26.0 gpm (98.4 lpm)

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