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J.I. Case 590 Super L vs J.I. Case 780C

Verdict: J.I. Case 590 Super L vs J.I. Case 780C

The J.I. Case 590 Super L and the J.I. Case 780C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 780C leads on rated power with 124 hp against 95 hp. J.I. Case 590 Super L is the lighter machine (15,396 kg vs 18,212 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 1981). In short: choose the J.I. Case 780C 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 590 Super L Backhoe Loader
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 780C Backhoe Loader
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
95 hp
124 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three-speed power shift transmission with power shuttle and torque converter.Reference
Drive
4x2 2WD: 4x4 MFWD 4WDReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
70.8 kWReference
92.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
65.6 kWReference
83.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.9 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 120 mmReference
102 x 120 mmReference
Power (net)
65.6 kWReference
83.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
70.8 kWReference
92.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
381.0 NmReference
501.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.0 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
16.5 LReference
25.6 LReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
118.8 LReference
162.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
124.9 LReference
71.5 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shiftReference
Capacity
124.9 LReference
71.5 LReference
Pressure
203.4 barReference
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
41.6 lpmReference
224.5 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
105.2 lpmReference
Steering press.
137.9 barReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
213 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
214 cmReference
Weight
15396 to 17130 poundsReference
18212 to 20421 poundsReference
Front tire
14.5x16.1Reference
14x17.5Reference
Rear tire
21Lx24Reference
18.4x24Reference
2WD Industrial front
14.5x16.1Reference
4WD Industrial front
14x17.5Reference
Industrial rear
21Lx24Reference
18.4x24Reference
Length
716 cmReference
751 cmReference
Width
236 cmReference
251 cmReference
2WD ROPS Weight
6983 kgReference
4WD Cab Weight
7770 kgReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
2WD Front tread
174 cmReference
4WD Front tread
186 cmReference
Rear tread
176 cmReference
180 cmReference
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
Industrial front
14x17.5Reference
Front tread
198 cmReference
Max front axle
6642 kgReference
Max rear axle
10012 kgReference
Steering wheel
215 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
485 cmReference
556 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
124 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
65Reference
Battery CCA
685Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
negativeReference
Batteries
2Reference
Attachment overview
Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
J.I. Case Extandahoe BackhoeReference
Digging depth
485 cmReference
556 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
482 cmReference
548 cmReference
Reach from pivot
599 cmReference
668 cmReference
Loading height
342 cmReference
386 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
156°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5953 kgReference
6187 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3832 kgReference
4975 kgReference
Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
485 cmReference
556 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
607 cmReference
670 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
482 cmReference
548 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
604 cmReference
668 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
599 cmReference
558 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
718 cmReference
777 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
347 cmReference
386 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
419 cmReference
441 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
5953 kgReference
6233 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
5953 kgReference
6233 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3832 kgReference
5032 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2721 kgReference
3691 kgReference
J.I. Case 590 Super L Height
ROPS
266 cmReference
Cab
271 cmReference
292 cmReference
Exhaust
264 cmReference
312 cmReference
J.I. Case Backhoe
J.I. Case Extandahoe Backhoe
J.I. Case 780C Height

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.

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