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CASE 480E to 590SL specifications

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Short answer

CASE 480E to 590SL: backhoe loaders.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
480E	Gross Power 69 hp Pump Flow Capacity 23 gpm
480F	Gross Power 69 hp Pump Flow Capacity 23.9 gpm
580K	Gross Power 63.1 hp Operating Weight 2wd 8,785 lb
580L	Gross Power 75 hp Operating Weight 4wd 12,817 lb
580SE	Gross Power 69 hp Pump Flow Capacity 30 gpm
580SK	Gross Power 75.1 hp Operating Weight 2wd 13,426 lb
580SL	Gross Power 91 hp Operating Weight 4wd 13,283 lb
590SL	Gross Power 95 hp Operating Weight 2wd 15,128 lb

480E to 590SL specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
CASE	480E to 590SL	8	480E, 480F, 580K, 580L, 580SE, 580SK, and 2 more

Backhoe
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Load Height - Std	8.4 ft	8.5 ft	10.6 ft	11.2 ft	11.2 ft	9.6 ft	11.2 ft	11.5 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	15.72 ft	15.72 ft	18 ft	17.11 ft	17.8 ft	18 ft	18.11 ft	19.8 ft
Dig Depth - Std	12.01 ft	12.01 ft	14.6 ft	14.2 ft	14.2 ft	14.3 ft	14.5 ft	15.7 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	18.67 ft	17.69 ft	21.1 ft	21.1 ft	21.7 ft	21.1 ft	21.1 ft	23.7 ft
Load Height - Ext	8.7 ft	10.1 ft	12.1 ft	13.3 ft	14.3 ft	11 ft	13.3 ft	14.1 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	8,115 lb	8,116 lb	9,800 lb	10,976 lb	11,535 lb	10,760 lb	13,126 lb	13,126 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	15.13 ft	14.05 ft	18.11 ft	18.2 ft	18.3 ft	18.2 ft	18.3 ft	19.7 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	8,274 lb	8,116 lb	9,800 lb	10,976 lb	11,586 lb	10,760 lb	13,126 lb	13,126 lb

Specification	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Reach At Load Height - Std	7.3 ft	6.3 ft	8.9 ft	6.6 ft	5.6 ft	8.9 ft	9.6 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	8.7 ft	10 ft	11.2 ft	8.99 ft	9.31 ft	11.6 ft	12.11 ft

Specification	580L	580SK	580SL	590SL
Load At Max Lift - Std	1,951 lb	1,980 lb	2,395 lb	3,430 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,401 lb	1,160 lb	1,603 lb	2,260 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Transport Length	21.4 ft	21.26 ft	16.9 ft	22.6 ft	21.76 ft	22.7 ft	22.7 ft	23.6 ft
Transport Width	7.22 ft	6.76 ft	6.81 ft	7.2 ft	6.76 ft	7.16 ft	7.2 ft	7.8 ft
Wheelbase	6.67 ft	6.67 ft	7 ft	7 ft	10.77 ft	6.99 ft	7 ft	7 ft
Ground Clearance	1.05 ft	1.08 ft	1.17 ft	1.25 ft	0.77 ft	1.25 ft	1.25 ft	1.08 ft
Front Wheel Tread Width	66.93 in	62.21 in	67.5 in	67.3 in	63 in	67.5 in	67.5 in	68.5 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.37 ft	8.37 ft	8.95 ft	8.11 ft	8.81 ft	8.9 ft	8.1 ft	8.11 ft

Specification	480E	480F	580SE
Rear Tread Range	65.75 in	62.21 in	61.82 in

Specification	480F	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Transport Height	19.2 ft	19.2 ft	18.8 ft	10.1 ft	19.2 ft	11.6 ft

Specification	580K	580L	580SK	580SL	590SL
Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min	62 in	61.2 in	61.2 in	61.2 in	63.8 in

Loader
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.54 ft	8.76 ft	9.2 ft	8.81 ft	10 ft	8.1 ft	8.1 ft	9 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.24 ft	1.92 ft	1.75 ft	2.16 ft	2.26 ft	2.25 ft	2.31 ft	2.16 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	3,168 lb	4,572 lb	5,500 lb	5,293 lb	4,390 lb	5,500 lb	6,182 lb	7,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	6,340 lb	8,330 lb	8,100 lb	7,956 lb	7,040 lb	7,900 lb	9,667 lb	8,900 lb

Specification	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Dig Depth	4.02 in	4.2 in	7.8 in	5 in	4.61 in	5.9 in	3.8 in
Bucket Capacity	0.08 yd3	1.99 yd3	1.03 yd3	1 yd3	1.03 yd3	1.01 yd3	1.25 yd3
Bucket Width	12.01 in	82 in	82 in	82 in	82 in	82 in	93 in

Engine
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case	Case	Case	Case	Case	Case	Case	Case
Engine Model	4-390	4-390	4-390	4-390	4-390	4-390	4T-390	4T-390
Gross Power	69 hp	69 hp	63.1 hp	75 hp	69 hp	75.1 hp	91 hp	95 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	193 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	188.1 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Displacement	238 cu in	239.3 cu in	239 cu in	239 cu in	238 cu in	239.3 cu in	239 cu in	239.3 cu in
Bore	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in

Specification	480E	480F	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Net Power	63 hp	63 hp	71 hp	63 hp	69.8 hp	86 hp	88 hp

Specification	580K	580L	580SL	590SL
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged

Operational
Specification	480E	480F	580SE
Max Weight	10,904 lb	10,932 lb	10,660 lb

Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16	11L x 16	11L x 16	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5, 8PR	11L * 16	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5, 8PR	14.5/.75 x 16.1, 10PR / 14 x 17.5, 10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24	17.5L x 24	17.5L x 24	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24, 10PR	17.5L*24	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24, 10PR	21L x 24, 10PR
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps	42 amps	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps

Specification	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Fuel Capacity	26.5 gal	25 gal	31.4 gal	26.5 gal	25 gal	31.4 gal	31.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10.8 gal	21.5 gal	33 gal	12.5 gal	29 gal	33 gal	33 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal	4.5 gal	4.4 gal	4.8 gal	4.5 gal	4.4 gal	4.4 gal

Specification	480F	580K	580SE	580SK	590SL
Oil System Fluid Capacity	3 gal	2.9 gal	2.8 gal	2.9 gal	2.9 gal

Specification	480F	580L	580SK	580SL	590SL
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.8 gal	4.9 gal	11.9 gal	4.9 gal	4.9 gal

Specification	580K	580SK	590SL
Operating Weight 2wd	8,785 lb	13,426 lb	15,128 lb

Specification	580K	580L	580SK	580SL	590SL
Operating Weight 4wd	9,185 lb	12,817 lb	13,912 lb	13,283 lb	15,414 lb

Specification	580L	580SL	590SL
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.5 gal	1.5 gal	1.8 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.9 gal	3.8 gal	3 gal

Transmission and speeds
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Transmission Type	Power shuttle	Power shuttle	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle	Full power shuttle and torque converter	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	20.9 mph	21.9 mph	21.8 mph	25.5 mph	21.9 mph	24.8 mph	25.8 mph	26.3 mph
Max Speed Reverse	18.3 mph	19.1 mph	19.6 mph	30.8 mph	19.6 mph	29.8 mph	31.1 mph	31.6 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Pump Type	Open center	Open center	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem	Front mounted , positive displacement , gear type , taden pump	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem
Pump Flow Capacity	23 gpm	23.9 gpm	26 gpm	28.5 gpm	30 gpm	26 gpm	27.5 gpm	30 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,350 psi	2,450 psi	2,550 psi	3,000 psi	2,000 psi	2,550 psi	2,500 psi	3,000 psi

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
480E to 590SL	55

Ratios
Figure	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	5.8	5.8	7.2	5.5	5.9	5.2	6.5	5.8
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.37 gpm	0.38 gpm	0.41 gpm	0.40 gpm	0.48 gpm	0.37 gpm	0.32 gpm	0.34 gpm

Figure	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.42 gal	0.40 gal	0.44 gal	0.42 gal	0.36 gal	0.37 gal	0.36 gal

480E to 590SL: 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.

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Case 590 backhoe loaders (590 Super M, 590SL, 590 Super N); heavyequipmentforums.com.

Overheating gauge, diagnostic codes and transmission rebuild. A 1991 590SL whose gauge showed overheating after the water temperature sender failed and a cheap replacement radiator part blew, a 590 Super N showing codes that a reply read as a blocked hydraulic filter, low battery charge voltage and a water-in-fuel sensor, and a 590 Super M whose rebuilt Carraro transmission still had a reverse problem, where a reply gave a clutch plate gap to check. Threads read: 1, 2, 3.

480E to 590SL: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	backhoe loader	CASE and the 480E, 480F, 580K, 580L	764

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
hydraulics	129
transmission and drive	55
brakes and steering	53

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
hydraulics	129	17%
transmission and drive	55	7%
brakes and steering	53	7%
fuel system	48	6%
electrical and sensors	32	4%

Oil Leak From Case 580sl Component (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-09-18)
Case 580se E Brake Handle Restoration (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-08-26)
Oil Cooler For A Case 580sk Pressures (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-08-04)
Case 580k Hydraulic Pump Leaking (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-06-10)

Used market for the 480E to 590SL — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	CASE backhoe loader	42

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
480E	1	1986	$9,900	$9,900	$9,900	1,911
580K	21	1986 to 1995	$4,213	$25,600	$17,848	4,500
580L	3	1997 to 1998	$27,900	$27,900	$27,900	122,330
580SE	1	1986	$9,500	$9,500	$9,500	None shown
580SK	3	1990	$15,000	$21,000	$18,000	5,100
580SL	10	1995 to 2002	$24,500	$89,995	$34,500	4,199
590SL	3	1997	$31,836	$32,500	$32,168	5,700

480E to 590SL: 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 480E, 480F, 580K, 580L	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 480E — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 480F — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 580K — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 580L — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 580SE — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 580SK — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 580SL — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: CASE 590SL — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for CASE 480E to 590SL — Heavy Equipment Forums. 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 480E — 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 480E to 590SL: Configuration records

480E

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	8,115 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	15.13 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	18.67 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	8,274 lb
Load Height - Ext	8.7 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	21.4 ft
Transport Width	7.22 ft
Wheelbase	6.67 ft
Ground Clearance	1.05 ft
Rear Tread Range	65.75 in
Front Wheel Tread Width	66.93 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.37 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.54 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.24 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	3,168 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	6,340 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case
Engine Model	4-390
Gross Power	69 hp
Net Power	63 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Net Max Torque	186 lb-ft
Displacement	238 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in
Operational
Max Weight	10,904 lb
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
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 Type	Open center
Pump Flow Capacity	23 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,350 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Power shuttle

Source

480F

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	8.5 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	15.72 ft
Dig Depth - Std	12.01 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	8,116 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	14.05 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	17.69 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	8,116 lb
Load Height - Ext	10.1 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	7.3 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	8.7 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	21.26 ft
Transport Width	6.76 ft
Transport Height	19.2 ft
Wheelbase	6.67 ft
Ground Clearance	1.08 ft
Rear Tread Range	62.21 in
Front Wheel Tread Width	62.21 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.37 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.76 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	1.92 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	4,572 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	8,330 lb
Bucket Width	12.01 in
Bucket Capacity	0.08 yd3
Dig Depth	4.02 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	Case
Engine Model	4-390
Gross Power	69 hp
Net Power	63 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Net Max Torque	186 lb-ft
Displacement	239.3 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	26.5 gal
Max Weight	10,932 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10.8 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L x 16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	17.5L x 24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.8 gal
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	21.9 mph
Max Speed Reverse	19.1 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	Open center
Pump Flow Capacity	23.9 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,450 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Power shuttle

Source

580K

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	10.6 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	18 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.6 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	9,800 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	18.11 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.1 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	9,800 lb
Load Height - Ext	12.1 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.3 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	10 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	16.9 ft
Transport Width	6.81 ft
Wheelbase	7 ft
Ground Clearance	1.17 ft
Front Wheel Tread Width	67.5 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.95 ft
Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min	62 in
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	9.2 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	1.75 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	5,500 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	8,100 lb
Bucket Width	82 in
Bucket Capacity	1.99 yd3
Dig Depth	4.2 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	Case
Engine Model	4-390
Gross Power	63.1 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Net Max Torque	186 lb-ft
Displacement	239 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	25 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	21.5 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L x 16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	17.5L x 24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Operating Weight 2wd	8,785 lb
Operating Weight 4wd	9,185 lb
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	21.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	19.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem
Pump Flow Capacity	26 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,550 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle

Source

580L

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	11.2 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.11 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.2 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	10,976 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	18.2 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.1 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	10,976 lb
Load Height - Ext	13.3 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	8.9 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	11.2 ft
Load At Max Lift - Std	1,951 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,401 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	22.6 ft
Transport Width	7.2 ft
Transport Height	19.2 ft
Wheelbase	7 ft
Ground Clearance	1.25 ft
Front Wheel Tread Width	67.3 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.11 ft
Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min	61.2 in
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.81 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.16 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	5,293 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	7,956 lb
Bucket Width	82 in
Bucket Capacity	1.03 yd3
Dig Depth	7.8 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	Case
Engine Model	4-390
Gross Power	75 hp
Net Power	71 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	193 lb-ft
Displacement	239 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	31.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.4 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5, 8PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24, 10PR
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Operating Weight 4wd	12,817 lb
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.5 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.9 gal
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	25.5 mph
Max Speed Reverse	30.8 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem
Pump Flow Capacity	28.5 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle

Source

580SE

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	11.2 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	17.8 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.2 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,535 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	18.3 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.7 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	11,586 lb
Load Height - Ext	14.3 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	6.6 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	8.99 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	21.76 ft
Transport Width	6.76 ft
Transport Height	18.8 ft
Wheelbase	10.77 ft
Ground Clearance	0.77 ft
Rear Tread Range	61.82 in
Front Wheel Tread Width	63 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.81 ft
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	10 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.26 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	4,390 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	7,040 lb
Bucket Width	82 in
Bucket Capacity	1 yd3
Dig Depth	5 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	Case
Engine Model	4-390
Gross Power	69 hp
Net Power	63 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Net Max Torque	181 lb-ft
Displacement	238 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	26.5 gal
Max Weight	10,660 lb
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	12.5 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.8 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.8 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L * 16
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	17.5L*24
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	21.9 mph
Max Speed Reverse	19.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	Front mounted , positive displacement , gear type , taden pump
Pump Flow Capacity	30 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,000 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Full power shuttle and torque converter

Source

580SK

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	9.6 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	18 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.3 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	10,760 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	18.2 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.1 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	10,760 lb
Load Height - Ext	11 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	5.6 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	9.31 ft
Load At Max Lift - Std	1,980 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,160 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	22.7 ft
Transport Width	7.16 ft
Transport Height	10.1 ft
Wheelbase	6.99 ft
Ground Clearance	1.25 ft
Front Wheel Tread Width	67.5 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.9 ft
Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min	61.2 in
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.1 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.25 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	5,500 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	7,900 lb
Bucket Width	82 in
Bucket Capacity	1.03 yd3
Dig Depth	4.61 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	Case
Engine Model	4-390
Gross Power	75.1 hp
Net Power	69.8 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,600 rpm
Net Max Torque	188.1 lb-ft
Displacement	239.3 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	25 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	29 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.5 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Transmission Fluid Capacity	11.9 gal
Operating Weight 2wd	13,426 lb
Operating Weight 4wd	13,912 lb
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	24.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	29.8 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem
Pump Flow Capacity	26 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,550 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle

Source

580SL

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	11.2 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	18.11 ft
Dig Depth - Std	14.5 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	13,126 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	18.3 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	21.1 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	13,126 lb
Load Height - Ext	13.3 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	8.9 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	11.6 ft
Load At Max Lift - Std	2,395 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	1,603 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	22.7 ft
Transport Width	7.2 ft
Transport Height	19.2 ft
Wheelbase	7 ft
Ground Clearance	1.25 ft
Front Wheel Tread Width	67.5 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.1 ft
Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min	61.2 in
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.1 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.31 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	6,182 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	9,667 lb
Bucket Width	82 in
Bucket Capacity	1.01 yd3
Dig Depth	5.9 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	Case
Engine Model	4T-390
Gross Power	91 hp
Net Power	86 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	252 lb-ft
Displacement	239 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	31.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.4 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5, 8PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24, 10PR
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Operating Weight 4wd	13,283 lb
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.5 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3.8 gal
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	25.8 mph
Max Speed Reverse	31.1 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem
Pump Flow Capacity	27.5 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,500 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle

Source

590SL

Specification	Source figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std	11.5 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	19.8 ft
Dig Depth - Std	15.7 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	13,126 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	19.7 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	23.7 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	13,126 lb
Load Height - Ext	14.1 ft
Reach At Load Height - Std	9.6 ft
Reach At Load Height - Ext	12.11 ft
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,430 lb
Load At Max Lift - Ext	2,260 lb
Dimensions and weight
Transport Length	23.6 ft
Transport Width	7.8 ft
Transport Height	11.6 ft
Wheelbase	7 ft
Ground Clearance	1.08 ft
Front Wheel Tread Width	68.5 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.11 ft
Rear Wheel Tread Width - Min	63.8 in
Loader
Clearance At Max Dump Height	9 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.16 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	7,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	8,900 lb
Bucket Width	93 in
Bucket Capacity	1.25 yd3
Dig Depth	3.8 in
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Make	Case
Engine Model	4T-390
Gross Power	95 hp
Net Power	88 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	260 lb-ft
Displacement	239.3 cu in
Bore	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Operational
Fuel Capacity	31.4 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	33 gal
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	4.4 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	14.5/.75 x 16.1, 10PR / 14 x 17.5, 10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	21L x 24, 10PR
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.9 gal
Operating Weight 2wd	15,128 lb
Operating Weight 4wd	15,414 lb
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.8 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	3 gal
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	26.3 mph
Max Speed Reverse	31.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Type	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem
Pump Flow Capacity	30 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,000 psi
Additional specifications
Transmission Type	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle

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Compare CASE 480E, 480F, 580K, 580L, 580SE, 580SK, 580SL, 590SL

Backhoe
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Load Height - Std	8.4 ft	8.5 ft	10.6 ft	11.2 ft	11.2 ft	9.6 ft	11.2 ft	11.5 ft
Reach From Swivel - Std	15.72 ft	15.72 ft	18 ft	17.11 ft	17.8 ft	18 ft	18.11 ft	19.8 ft
Dig Depth - Std	12.01 ft	12.01 ft	14.6 ft	14.2 ft	14.2 ft	14.3 ft	14.5 ft	15.7 ft
Reach From Swivel - Ext	18.67 ft	17.69 ft	21.1 ft	21.1 ft	21.7 ft	21.1 ft	21.1 ft	23.7 ft
Load Height - Ext	8.7 ft	10.1 ft	12.1 ft	13.3 ft	14.3 ft	11 ft	13.3 ft	14.1 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std	8,115 lb	8,116 lb	9,800 lb	10,976 lb	11,535 lb	10,760 lb	13,126 lb	13,126 lb
Dig Depth - Ext	15.13 ft	14.05 ft	18.11 ft	18.2 ft	18.3 ft	18.2 ft	18.3 ft	19.7 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	8,274 lb	8,116 lb	9,800 lb	10,976 lb	11,586 lb	10,760 lb	13,126 lb	13,126 lb

Dimensions and weight
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Transport Length	21.4 ft	21.26 ft	16.9 ft	22.6 ft	21.76 ft	22.7 ft	22.7 ft	23.6 ft
Transport Width	7.22 ft	6.76 ft	6.81 ft	7.2 ft	6.76 ft	7.16 ft	7.2 ft	7.8 ft
Wheelbase	6.67 ft	6.67 ft	7 ft	7 ft	10.77 ft	6.99 ft	7 ft	7 ft
Ground Clearance	1.05 ft	1.08 ft	1.17 ft	1.25 ft	0.77 ft	1.25 ft	1.25 ft	1.08 ft
Front Wheel Tread Width	66.93 in	62.21 in	67.5 in	67.3 in	63 in	67.5 in	67.5 in	68.5 in
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	8.37 ft	8.37 ft	8.95 ft	8.11 ft	8.81 ft	8.9 ft	8.1 ft	8.11 ft

Loader
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.54 ft	8.76 ft	9.2 ft	8.81 ft	10 ft	8.1 ft	8.1 ft	9 ft
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.24 ft	1.92 ft	1.75 ft	2.16 ft	2.26 ft	2.25 ft	2.31 ft	2.16 ft
Lift Capacity At Full Height	3,168 lb	4,572 lb	5,500 lb	5,293 lb	4,390 lb	5,500 lb	6,182 lb	7,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force	6,340 lb	8,330 lb	8,100 lb	7,956 lb	7,040 lb	7,900 lb	9,667 lb	8,900 lb

Engine
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Engine Make	J.I. Case	Case	Case	Case	Case	Case	Case	Case
Engine Model	4-390	4-390	4-390	4-390	4-390	4-390	4T-390	4T-390
Gross Power	69 hp	69 hp	63.1 hp	75 hp	69 hp	75.1 hp	91 hp	95 hp
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,600 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm
Net Max Torque	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	193 lb-ft	181 lb-ft	188.1 lb-ft	252 lb-ft	260 lb-ft
Displacement	238 cu in	239.3 cu in	239 cu in	239 cu in	238 cu in	239.3 cu in	239 cu in	239.3 cu in
Bore	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in	4.1 in
Stroke	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in	4.8 in

Operational
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50x16	11L x 16	11L x 16	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5, 8PR	11L * 16	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5	11L x 16, 10PR / 12 x 16.5, 8PR	14.5/.75 x 16.1, 10PR / 14 x 17.5, 10PR
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	14.9x24	17.5L x 24	17.5L x 24	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24, 10PR	17.5L*24	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24	17.5L x 24, 10PR / 19.5L x 24, 10PR	21L x 24, 10PR
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps	42 amps	65 amps	65 amps	65 amps

Transmission and speeds
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Transmission Type	Power shuttle	Power shuttle	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle	Full power shuttle and torque converter	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle	Fully synchronized 4-speed forward reverse shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	20.9 mph	21.9 mph	21.8 mph	25.5 mph	21.9 mph	24.8 mph	25.8 mph	26.3 mph
Max Speed Reverse	18.3 mph	19.1 mph	19.6 mph	30.8 mph	19.6 mph	29.8 mph	31.1 mph	31.6 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	480E	480F	580K	580L	580SE	580SK	580SL	590SL
Pump Type	Open center	Open center	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem	Front mounted , positive displacement , gear type , taden pump	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem	Front mounted, positive displacement, gear-type tandem
Pump Flow Capacity	23 gpm	23.9 gpm	26 gpm	28.5 gpm	30 gpm	26 gpm	27.5 gpm	30 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	2,350 psi	2,450 psi	2,550 psi	3,000 psi	2,000 psi	2,550 psi	2,500 psi	3,000 psi

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