Compare/J.I. Case 590 Super L vs J.I. Case 680C Construction King

J.I. Case 590 Super L vs J.I. Case 680C Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 590 Super L vs J.I. Case 680C Construction King

The J.I. Case 590 Super L and the J.I. Case 680C Construction King are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 590 Super L leads on rated power with 95 hp against 84 hp. J.I. Case 680C Construction King is the lighter machine (6,667 kg vs 15,396 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 590 Super L is the newer design (1995 vs 1971). In short: choose the J.I. Case 590 Super L for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 680C Construction King if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

95 hp

84 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

Synchromesh transmission with power shuttle.Reference

Drive

4x2 2WD: 4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

70.8 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

65.6 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

111 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

65.6 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

70.8 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

381.0 NmReference

2983.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.0 LReference

26.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

16.5 LReference

28.4 LReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

118.8 LReference

106.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

124.9 LReference

132.5 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

Capacity

124.9 LReference

132.5 LReference

Pressure

203.4 barReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

68.1 lpmReference

Total flow

160.9 lpmReference

172.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

15396 to 17130 poundsReference

6667 kgReference

Front tire

14.5x16.1Reference

11.00Lx16Reference

Rear tire

21Lx24Reference

16.9x24Reference

2WD Industrial front

14.5x16.1Reference

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4WD Industrial front

14x17.5Reference

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Industrial rear

21Lx24Reference

16.9x28Reference

Length

716 cmReference

678 cmReference

Width

236 cmReference

208 cmReference

2WD ROPS Weight

6983 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

7770 kgReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

174 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

186 cmReference

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Rear tread

176 cmReference

165 cmReference

Wheelbase

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204 cmReference

Industrial front

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8.25x15Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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200 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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179 cmReference

Shipping

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6667 kgReference

Max front axle

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4989 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

485 cmReference

487 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

119 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

55Reference

Battery CCA

685Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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74Reference

Attachment overview

Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

Digging depth

485 cmReference

487 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

482 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

599 cmReference

582 cmReference

Loading height

342 cmReference

347 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

157°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

190°Reference

Bucket force

5953 kgReference

4844 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3832 kgReference

3084 kgReference

Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

485 cmReference

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Digging depth (extended stick)

607 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

482 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

604 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

599 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (extended stick)

718 cmReference

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Loading height (retracted stick)

347 cmReference

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Loading height (extended stick)

419 cmReference

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Bucket force (retracted stick)

5953 kgReference

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Bucket force (extended stick)

5953 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

3832 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (extended stick)

2721 kgReference

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J.I. Case 590 Super L Height

ROPS

266 cmReference

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Cab

271 cmReference

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Exhaust

264 cmReference

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J.I. Case Backhoe

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.