Machine models
CASE 780 specifications
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Short answer
The CASE 780 is an 111-horsepower backhoe loader, and CASE lists one version of it. Listed weight is 17,000 lb.
| Specification | 780 |
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| Load Height - Std | 12.71 ft |
| Reach From Swivel - Std | 22.55 ft |
| Dig Depth - Std | 18.34 ft |
| Reach At Load Height - Std | 7.3 ft |
| Bucket Dig Force - Std | 13,332 lb |
| Specification | 780 |
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| Transport Length | 24.59 ft |
| Transport Width | 7.92 ft |
| Transport Height | 13.26 ft |
| Wheelbase | 7.26 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.3 ft |
| Specification | 780 |
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| Clearance At Max Dump Height | 8.84 ft |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 5.61 ft |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 5,400 lb |
| Bucket Width | 95 in |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.5 yd3 |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 16,000 lb |
| Specification | 780 |
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| Number Of Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Make | Case |
| Engine Model | A336 BDT |
| Gross Power | 120 hp |
| Net Power | 111 hp |
| Power Measured @ | 2,200 rpm |
| Torque Measured @ | 2,200 rpm |
| Net Max Torque | 285 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 336 cu in |
| Bore | 4.7 in |
| Stroke | 5 in |
| Specification | 780 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 35 gal |
| Max Weight | 17,000 lb |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 2.5 gal |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 6.5 gal |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5 gal |
| Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4 gal |
| Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd | 9.00 * 20 , 10PR |
| Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd | 18.4 * 24 , 12PR , R4 |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95 amps |
| Specification | 780 |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Full powershift |
| Number Of Forward Gears | 2 |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 2 |
| Max Speed - Forward | 17.4 mph |
| Max Speed Reverse | 17.4 mph |
| Specification | 780 |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 23 gpm |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 2,050 psi |
| Figure | 780 |
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| Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight | 6.5 |
| Pump flow per engine horsepower | 0.21 gpm |
| Fuel tank per engine horsepower | 0.32 gal |
| Equipment group | backhoe loader |
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CASE's listing for the 780 matches a backhoe loader; see the backhoe loaders page.
| Brand | Equipment group | Compared entry | Sort order |
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| CASE | backhoe loader | 780 | Descending quantity; 1 is largest |
| Figure | 780 | Rank | Lowest in line | Highest in line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 111.0 hp | 1 of 14 | 37.0 hp | 111.0 hp |
| Listed weight | 17,000 lb | 2 of 12 | 8,950 lb | 19,103 lb |
| Pump flow | 23.0 gpm | 10 (tied) of 12 | 10.0 gpm | 44.4 gpm |
| Fuel capacity | 35.0 gal | 2 of 11 | 22.0 gal | 42.0 gal |
| Horsepower per 1,000 lb | 6.5 hp | 1 of 12 | 4.1 hp | 6.5 hp |
The 780 beside its neighbours
| Base version | 580T | 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 97 hp | 111 hp |
| Weight | 19,103 lb | 17,000 lb |
| Pump flow | 41.3 gpm | 23 gpm |
| Fuel capacity | 33.3 gal | 35 gal |
| Wheelbase | 7.14 ft | 7.26 ft |
780: owner reports
Sources: 3 forum discussions about the Case 780 backhoe loaders; heavyequipmentforums.com.| Forum index | Equipment class queried | Names in the search | Matching titles |
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| Heavy Equipment Forums | backhoe loader | CASE and the 780 | 23 |
| Title topic | Titles |
|---|---|
| transmission and drive | 2 |
| Topic in the title | Threads | Share of matching threads |
|---|---|---|
| transmission and drive | 2 | 9% |
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| Date | Listing index | Equipment class | Names queried | Result |
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| 2026-09-24 | MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com) | backhoe loader | 780 | No matching offers in this snapshot |
| Date | Database | Names queried | Result |
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| 2026-09-24 | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | CASE; 780 | No matching recall in the stated search |
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CASE 780: Configuration records
780
| Specification | Source figure |
|---|---|
| Backhoe | |
| Load Height - Std | 12.71 ft |
| Reach From Swivel - Std | 22.55 ft |
| Dig Depth - Std | 18.34 ft |
| Reach At Load Height - Std | 7.3 ft |
| Bucket Dig Force - Std | 13,332 lb |
| Dimensions and weight | |
| Transport Length | 24.59 ft |
| Transport Width | 7.92 ft |
| Transport Height | 13.26 ft |
| Wheelbase | 7.26 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 1.3 ft |
| Loader | |
| Clearance At Max Dump Height | 8.84 ft |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 5.61 ft |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 16,000 lb |
| Bucket Width | 95 in |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.5 yd3 |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 5,400 lb |
| Engine | |
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine Model | A336 BDT |
| Gross Power | 120 hp |
| Net Power | 111 hp |
| Power Measured @ | 2,200 rpm |
| Torque Measured @ | 2,200 rpm |
| Net Max Torque | 285 lb-ft |
| Displacement | 336 cu in |
| Engine Make | Case |
| Bore | 4.7 in |
| Stroke | 5 in |
| Operational | |
| Fuel Capacity | 35 gal |
| Max Weight | 17,000 lb |
| Oil System Fluid Capacity | 2.5 gal |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 6.5 gal |
| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 5 gal |
| Rear Axle Fluid Capacity | 4 gal |
| Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd | 9.00 * 20 , 10PR |
| Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd | 18.4 * 24 , 12PR , R4 |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95 amps |
| Transmission and speeds | |
| Transmission Type | Full powershift |
| Number Of Forward Gears | 2 |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 2 |
| Max Speed - Forward | 17.4 mph |
| Max Speed Reverse | 17.4 mph |
| Hydraulic | |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 23 gpm |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 2,050 psi |
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