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CASE 480B to 580D specifications

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CASE 480B to 580D: backhoe loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
480B	Gross Power 41.5 hp Shipping Weight 3,624 lb
480C	Gross Power 48 hp Shipping Weight 5,282 lb
480D	Gross Power 52 hp Shipping Weight 5,282 lb
580B	Gross Power 50 hp Pump Flow Capacity 26 gpm
580D	Gross Power 60 hp Number Of Cylinders 4

480B to 580D specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
CASE	480B to 580D	5	480B, 480C, 480D, 580B, and 580D

Backhoe
Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B
Load Height - Std	9.09 ft	8.27 ft	8.4 ft	10.83 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	15.39 ft	15.59 ft	15.72 ft	17.52 ft
Dig Depth - Std	12.31 ft	11.98 ft	12.01 ft	13.98 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	6,870 lb	6,383 lb	7,597 lb	9,400 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	15.59 ft	15 ft	15.13 ft	17.98 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	18.25 ft	18.41 ft	18.67 ft	25.1 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	5,900 lb	6,192 lb	7,747 lb	9,400 lb
Load Height - Ext	11.03 ft	8.67 ft	8.7 ft	14.77 ft

Dimensions and weight
Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B
Transport Length	9.81 ft	10.5 ft	10.5 ft	21.66 ft
Transport Width	5.16 ft	6.67 ft	6.93 ft	6.4 ft
Wheelbase	6.53 ft	6.67 ft	6.67 ft	6.53 ft
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft	0.89 ft	1.05 ft	1.15 ft
Rear Tread Range	63.78 in	65.75 in	66.15 in	75.99 in

Specification	480B	480D	580B
Transport Height	10.08 ft	10.08 ft	7.65 ft

Specification	480B	480C	480D
Shipping Weight	3,624 lb	5,282 lb	5,282 lb

Specification	480C	480D	580B
Front Wheel Tread Width	61.82 in	61.82 in	56.7 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.5 ft	8.37 ft	5.81 ft

Loader
Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.8 ft	8.57 ft	8.73 ft	8.57 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.01 ft	2.24 ft	2.24 ft	2.04 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	2,600 lb	3,000 lb	3,000 lb	4,000 lb

Specification	480B	480C	480D
Bucket Breakout Force	5,500 lb	5,700 lb	5,700 lb

Specification	480C	480D	580B
Bucket Width	73.63 in	63.78 in	80 in

Specification	580B
Bucket Capacity	0.92 yd3

Engine
Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B	580D
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case	J.I. Case	J.I. Case	J.I. Case	J.I. Case
Engine Model	G188D	G188D	G188D	G188D	G207D
Gross Power	41.5 hp	48 hp	52 hp	50 hp	60 hp
Net Power	37 hp	43 hp	47 hp	43 hp	55 hp
Power Measured @	1,750 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm
Bore	3.9 in	3.9 in	3.9 in	3.8 in	4.1 in
Stroke	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in

Specification	480B	480D	580B	580D
Torque Measured @	1,250 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,900 rpm	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	133 lb-ft	138 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	160 lb-ft

Specification	480B	480C	480D	580D
Displacement	189.2 cu in	189.2 cu in	189.2 cu in	207.5 cu in

Operational
Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B	580D
Fuel Capacity	22 gal	22 gal	23.5 gal	22 gal	22 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12 gal	12 gal	10.8 gal	11 gal	12.5 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	1.1 gal	1.8 gal	1.8 gal	1.1 gal	1.8 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.2 gal	5.3 gal	3.5 gal	4.2 gal	3.3 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16	7.50x16	7.50x16	7.50x16	7.50x16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24	14.9x24	14.9x24	14.9x24	14.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V

Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B
Max Weight	8,950 lb	10,757 lb	9,302 lb	11,000 lb

Specification	480B	480C	480D	580D
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps	42 amps	39 amps	42 amps

Specification	480B	480D
Axle Load - Front	8,500 lb	9,000 lb
Axle Load - Rear	11,000 lb	13,500 lb

Transmission and speeds
Specification	480B	480D	580B
Transmission Type	Mechanical shuttle	Power shuttle	Synchronized shuttle

Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B	580D
Number Of Forward Gears	4	8	4	8	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	8	4	8	4
Max Speed - Forward	17 mph	20.4 mph	20.9 mph	20.8 mph	21.1 mph
Max Speed Reverse	21.1 mph	25 mph	18.3 mph	22.8 mph	18.9 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	480B
Pump Type	Open center

Specification	480B	480D	580B
Pump Flow Capacity	10 gpm	23.9 gpm	26 gpm

Specification	580B
Relief Valve Pressure	2,200 psi

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
480B to 580D	47

Ratios
Figure	480B	480C	480D	580B
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	4.1	4.0	5.1	3.9

Figure	480B	480D	580B
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.27 gpm	0.51 gpm	0.60 gpm

Figure	480B	480C	480D	580B	580D
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.59 gal	0.51 gal	0.50 gal	0.51 gal	0.40 gal

480B to 580D: owner reports

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Case 580 backhoe loaders (580C, 580D, 580SE, 580SL); heavyequipmentforums.com.

CASE: Hydraulic power, leaks and steering pump.

480B to 580D: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums and TractorByNet	backhoe loader	CASE and the 480B, 480C, 480D, 580B	656

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
hydraulics	94
transmission and drive	88
brakes and steering	44

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
hydraulics	94	14%
transmission and drive	88	13%
brakes and steering	44	7%
fuel system	37	6%
starting and cranking	14	2%

Case 580d Backhoe Lacking Power To Dig (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-09-18)
Case 580b Transaxle Differential Rebuild (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-08-26)
Replacing Hydraulic Hoses On Case 580 B Backhoe (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-08-02)
Case 580d Steering Question (TractorByNet, 2026-06-29)

Used market for the 480B to 580D — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	CASE backhoe loader	12

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
480B	1	1975	$8,900	$8,900	$8,900	None shown
480C	1	Not stated	None shown	None shown	None shown	None shown
580B	4	1979	$2,800	$13,500	$3,900	396
580D	6	1982 to 1993	$8,500	$24,533	$14,998	None shown

480B to 580D: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	CASE together with the backhoe loader 480B, 480C, 480D, 580B	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 480B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 480C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 480D — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 580B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 580D — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for CASE 480B to 580D — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: TractorByNet thread index for CASE 480B to 580D — TractorByNet. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Forum threads read for the Case 580 backhoe loaders (580C, 580D, 580SE, 580SL) — Heavyequipmentforums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for CASE 480B — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for CASE — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

CASE 480B to 580D: Configuration records

480B

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	9.09 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	15.39 ft
Dig Depth - Std	12.31 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	6,870 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	15.59 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	18.25 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	5,900 lb
Load Height - Ext	11.03 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	9.81 ft
Transport Width	5.16 ft
Transport Height	10.08 ft
Wheelbase	6.53 ft
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft
Rear Tread Range	63.78 in
Shipping Weight	3,624 lb
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.8 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.01 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	2,600 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	5,500 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case
Engine Model	G188D
Gross Power	41.5 hp
Net Power	37 hp
Power Measured @	1,750 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,250 rpm
Net Max Torque	133 lb-ft
Displacement	189.2 cu in
Bore	3.9 in
Stroke	4.2 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	22 gal
Max Weight	8,950 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	1.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.2 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Axle Load - Front	8,500 lb
Axle Load - Rear	11,000 lb
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	17 mph
Max Speed Reverse	21.1 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	Open center
Pump Flow Capacity	10 gpm
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Mechanical shuttle

Source

480C

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	8.27 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	15.59 ft
Dig Depth - Std	11.98 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	6,383 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	15 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	18.41 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	6,192 lb
Load Height - Ext	8.67 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	10.5 ft
Transport Width	6.67 ft
Wheelbase	6.67 ft
Ground Clearance	0.89 ft
Rear Tread Range	65.75 in
Shipping Weight	5,282 lb
Front Wheel Tread Width	61.82 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.5 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.57 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.24 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	3,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	5,700 lb
Bucket Width	73.63 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case
Engine Model	G188D
Gross Power	48 hp
Net Power	43 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Displacement	189.2 cu in
Bore	3.9 in
Stroke	4.2 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	22 gal
Max Weight	10,757 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	1.8 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.3 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	42 amps
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	8
Max Speed - Forward	20.4 mph
Max Speed Reverse	25 mph

Source

480D

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	8.4 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	15.72 ft
Dig Depth - Std	12.01 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	7,597 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	15.13 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	18.67 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	7,747 lb
Load Height - Ext	8.7 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	10.5 ft
Transport Width	6.93 ft
Transport Height	10.08 ft
Wheelbase	6.67 ft
Ground Clearance	1.05 ft
Rear Tread Range	66.15 in
Shipping Weight	5,282 lb
Front Wheel Tread Width	61.82 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.37 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.73 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.24 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	3,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	5,700 lb
Bucket Width	63.78 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case
Engine Model	G188D
Gross Power	52 hp
Net Power	47 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	138 lb-ft
Displacement	189.2 cu in
Bore	3.9 in
Stroke	4.2 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	23.5 gal
Max Weight	9,302 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10.8 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	1.8 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.5 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	39 amps
Axle Load - Front	9,000 lb
Axle Load - Rear	13,500 lb
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	20.9 mph
Max Speed Reverse	18.3 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	23.9 gpm
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Power shuttle

Source

580B

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	10.83 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.52 ft
Dig Depth - Std	13.98 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	9,400 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	17.98 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	25.1 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	9,400 lb
Load Height - Ext	14.77 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	21.66 ft
Transport Width	6.4 ft
Transport Height	7.65 ft
Wheelbase	6.53 ft
Ground Clearance	1.15 ft
Rear Tread Range	75.99 in
Front Wheel Tread Width	56.7 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	5.81 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.57 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.04 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	4,000 lb
Bucket Width	80 in
Bucket Capacity	0.92 yd3
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case
Engine Model	G188D
Gross Power	50 hp
Net Power	43 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,900 rpm
Net Max Torque	132 lb-ft
Bore	3.8 in
Stroke	4.2 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	22 gal
Max Weight	11,000 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	11 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	1.1 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.2 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	8
Max Speed - Forward	20.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	22.8 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	26 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,200 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Synchronized shuttle

Source

580D

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case
Engine Model	G207D
Gross Power	60 hp
Net Power	55 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	160 lb-ft
Displacement	207.5 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.2 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	22 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12.5 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	1.8 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.3 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	42 amps
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	21.1 mph
Max Speed Reverse	18.9 mph

Source

Compare CASE 480B, 480C, 480D, 580B, 580D

Engine
Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B	580D
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case	J.I. Case	J.I. Case	J.I. Case	J.I. Case
Engine Model	G188D	G188D	G188D	G188D	G207D
Gross Power	41.5 hp	48 hp	52 hp	50 hp	60 hp
Net Power	37 hp	43 hp	47 hp	43 hp	55 hp
Power Measured @	1,750 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm	2,100 rpm
Bore	3.9 in	3.9 in	3.9 in	3.8 in	4.1 in
Stroke	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in	4.2 in

Operational
Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B	580D
Fuel Capacity	22 gal	22 gal	23.5 gal	22 gal	22 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12 gal	12 gal	10.8 gal	11 gal	12.5 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	1.1 gal	1.8 gal	1.8 gal	1.1 gal	1.8 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.2 gal	5.3 gal	3.5 gal	4.2 gal	3.3 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16	7.50x16	7.50x16	7.50x16	7.50x16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24	14.9x24	14.9x24	14.9x24	14.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V

Transmission and speeds
Specification	480B	480C	480D	580B	580D
Number Of Forward Gears	4	8	4	8	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	8	4	8	4
Max Speed - Forward	17 mph	20.4 mph	20.9 mph	20.8 mph	21.1 mph
Max Speed Reverse	21.1 mph	25 mph	18.3 mph	22.8 mph	18.9 mph

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CASE 480B to 580D specifications

480B to 580D: owner reports

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CASE 480B to 580D: Configuration records