Compare/J.I. Case 590 Super L vs J.I. Case 780 Construction King

J.I. Case 590 Super L vs J.I. Case 780 Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 590 Super L vs J.I. Case 780 Construction King

The J.I. Case 590 Super L and the J.I. Case 780 Construction King are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 780 Construction King leads on rated power with 120 hp against 95 hp. J.I. Case 590 Super L is the lighter machine (15,396 kg vs 21,000 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 780 Construction King for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 590 Super L 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

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Rated power

95 hp

120 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 18.4x24 rear tires.Reference

Drive

4x2 2WD: 4x4 MFWD 4WDReference

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Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

70.8 kWReference

89.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

65.6 kWReference

82.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

117 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

65.6 kWReference

82.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

70.8 kWReference

89.5 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

381.0 NmReference

446.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

11.0 LReference

18.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

16.5 LReference

24.6 LReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

2 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

118.8 LReference

132.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

124.9 LReference

174.1 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

power shiftReference

Capacity

124.9 LReference

174.1 LReference

Pressure

203.4 barReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

87.1 lpmReference

Total flow

160.9 lpmReference

219.5 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

15396 to 17130 poundsReference

21000 to 23200 poundsReference

Front tire

14.5x16.1Reference

9.00x20Reference

Rear tire

21Lx24Reference

18.4x24Reference

2WD Industrial front

14.5x16.1Reference

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4WD Industrial front

14x17.5Reference

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Industrial rear

21Lx24Reference

18.4x28Reference

Length

716 cmReference

754 cmReference

Width

236 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

189 cmReference

Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

Industrial front

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14.00x17.5Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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218 cmReference

Height (cab)

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297 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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403 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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39 cmReference

Front tread

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198 cmReference

Shipping

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10523 kgReference

Max front axle

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7711 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

485 cmReference

558 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

132 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

35Reference

Battery CCA

685Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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95Reference

Attachment overview

Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Digging depth

485 cmReference

558 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

482 cmReference

553 cmReference

Reach from pivot

599 cmReference

687 cmReference

Loading height

342 cmReference

387 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

156°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

5953 kgReference

6047 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3832 kgReference

4915 kgReference

Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

485 cmReference

548 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

607 cmReference

670 cmReference

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

688 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

718 cmReference

805 cmReference

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

6100 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

5953 kgReference

6100 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

3832 kgReference

4839 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

2721 kgReference

3625 kgReference

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 18-foot Backhoe

Transport height

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406 cmReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Speeds

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.