Compare/J.I. Case 590 Turbo vs J.I. Case 680E Construction King

J.I. Case 590 Turbo vs J.I. Case 680E Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 590 Turbo vs J.I. Case 680E Construction King

The J.I. Case 590 Turbo and the J.I. Case 680E Construction King are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 590 Turbo leads on rated power with 93 hp against 88 hp. J.I. Case 590 Turbo is the lighter machine (13,820 kg vs 14,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 590 Turbo is the newer design (1991 vs 1975). In short: choose the J.I. Case 590 Turbo for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 680E 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

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J.I. Case

Fit score

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Rated power

93 hp

88 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 19.5Lx24 rear tires.Reference

Synchromesh transmission with torque converter and power shuttle.Reference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

69.4 kWReference

65.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

64.1 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

5.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

117 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

64.1 kWReference

59.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

69.4 kWReference

65.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

356.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

11.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.5 LReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

124.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

128.7 LReference

138.2 LReference

Type

power shuttleReference

Capacity

128.7 LReference

138.2 LReference

Pressure

189.6 barReference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

68.1 lpmReference

Total flow

159.0 lpmReference

172.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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Weight

13820 to 15765 poundsReference

14700 to 16180 poundsReference

Front tire

11Lx16Reference

11.00x16Reference

Rear tire

19.5Lx24Reference

16.9x24Reference

2WD Industrial front

11Lx16Reference

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4WD Industrial front

12x16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

19.5Lx24Reference

16.9x24Reference

Length

706 cmReference

684 cmReference

Width

222 cmReference

219 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

181 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

186 cmReference

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Rear tread

170 cmReference

167 cmReference

2WD ROPS}

6268 kgReference

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4WD Cab

7151 kgReference

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Max front axle

24948 kgReference

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Steering wheel

193 cmReference

196 cmReference

Wheelbase

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213 cmReference

Industrial front

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11.00x16Reference

Shipping weight

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7339 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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33 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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182 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

476 cmReference

487 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

124 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

95Reference

35Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

685Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

Transport height

372 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

476 cmReference

487 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

472 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

596 cmReference

607 cmReference

Loading height

356 cmReference

333 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

141°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

190°Reference

Bucket force

5896 kgReference

5352 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3265 kgReference

3719 kgReference

Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

476 cmReference

487 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

598 cmReference

609 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

472 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

594 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

596 cmReference

607 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

717 cmReference

720 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

356 cmReference

333 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

422 cmReference

406 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

5896 kgReference

5352 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

5896 kgReference

5352 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

3265 kgReference

3719 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

2095 kgReference

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J.I. Case 590 Turbo Height

ROPS

264 cmReference

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Cab

266 cmReference

269 cmReference

Exhaust

264 cmReference

266 cmReference

Backhoe

322 cmReference

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Speeds

J.I. Case Backhoe

J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

J.I. Case 680E 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.