Case 780B – specifications
Series: Case Loader Backhoe
Build year not documented · Data origin: Directory data · sources
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Case Loader Backhoe 480 to 780: two loader-backhoe lines, one shared letter-generation code, 27 to 83 kW, 3.1 to 5.9 litres displacement
The "Case Loader Backhoe" bucket on SpecCodex holds 38 live-listed models from Case's backhoe loader range. It contains two parallel lines sharing the same letter logic: the smaller 480 series (480B through 480F) and the larger 580 series (from 580B onward), plus older models such as the 780. The letter after the base number marks the production generation — B follows the original "Construction King" version, then C, D, E and so on, each with reworked hydraulics and cab.
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The 580 series is consistently the stronger build, with greater loader and digging force than the parallel-built 480 series — both share the same platform philosophy but differ in engine, hydraulic cylinders, and cab size.
The recorded figures show the spread: engine output 27 to 83 kW, displacement 3,100 to 5,901 cm³, mostly 4- to 6-cylinder engines. For a subset of models, torque of 316 to 453 Nm is also on file.
For a used machine from these model years, the generation letter often decides parts availability: the later the letter, the more original parts are typically still on shelves. Check boom and bucket cylinders for oil seepage, backhoe attachment pins for play, and — on the older B/C generations — the condition of the drivetrain and torque-converter shuttle.
In short: the base number is the line/size (480 smaller, 580 larger, 780 the oldest line in this set), the letter is the generation. Only the nameplate or serial number confirms the exact specification.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Case Loader Backhoe, — BrokenTractor: Case 580 Generationsleitfaden, — Heavy Equipment Forums: Case 480 vs. 580 Unterschiede
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | J.I. Casecorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 82.8 kWcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 5,501.1 cm³correct |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | Power shiftcorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 3correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Case 780B have?
The Case 780B delivers 82.8 kW.
What engine does the Case 780B have?
4 cylinders, 5,501 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
480B
480C
480D
480E
480F
570N EP
580 Super M
580 Super M+ Series III
580 Super N
580 Super N WT
580B
580C
Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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