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J.I. Case 680K Construction King vs J.I. Case 780B Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 680K Construction King vs J.I. Case 780B Construction King

The J.I. Case 680K Construction King and the J.I. Case 780B Construction King are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 780B Construction King leads on rated power with 120 hp against 101 hp. J.I. Case 680K Construction King is the lighter machine (14,900 kg vs 21,083 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 680K Construction King is the newer design (1986 vs 1981). In short: choose the J.I. Case 780B Construction King for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 680K 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 680K Construction King Backhoe Loader
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 780B Construction King Backhoe Loader
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
101 hp
120 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 16.9x24 rear tires.Reference
With 18.4x24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
75.3 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
67.1 kWReference
82.8 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
5.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 120 mmReference
117 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
67.1 kWReference
82.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
75.3 kWReference
89.5 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injevtionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
17:1Reference
15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
352.6 NmReference
451.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1500Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
25.6 LReference
34.1 LReference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
3 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
143.8 LReference
124.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
51.9 LReference
71.5 LReference
Capacity
51.9 LReference
71.5 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Pump flow
70.8 lpmReference
98.4 lpmReference
Total flow
168.1 lpmReference
210.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
70.8 lpmReference
Steering press.
120.7 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
14900 to 17135 poundsReference
10391 kgReference
Front tire
12.5Lx16Reference
14x17.5Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
18.4x24Reference
Industrial front
12.5Lx16Reference
14x17.5Reference
Industrial rear
16.9x24Reference
18.4x24Reference
Length
700 cmReference
762 cmReference
Width
229 cmReference
251 cmReference
Front tread
182 cmReference
198 cmReference
Rear tread
170 cmReference
180 cmReference
Shipping
7772 kgReference
Max front axle
5759 kgReference
Max rear axle
7883 kgReference
Steering wheel
212 cmReference
215 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
502 cmReference
Dump angle
119 cmReference
124 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
40Reference
40Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
600Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
Digging depth
502 cmReference
Reach from pivot
603 cmReference
668 cmReference
Loading height
341 cmReference
345 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
151°Reference
151°Reference
Swing Arc
188°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5120 kgReference
6187 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3920 kgReference
4975 kgReference
Transport height
398 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
556 cmReference
J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
502 cmReference
556 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
661 cmReference
670 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
609 cmReference
665 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
731 cmReference
777 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
354 cmReference
378 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
424 cmReference
441 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
5357 kgReference
6233 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
5357 kgReference
6233 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3871 kgReference
5032 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2732 kgReference
3691 kgReference
J.I. Case 680K Height
Cab
292 cmReference
292 cmReference
Exhaust
308 cmReference
322 cmReference
Speeds
J.I. Case 780B Height
Backhoe
401 cmReference

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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