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J.I. Case 780 Construction King vs J.I. Case 780C

Verdict: J.I. Case 780 Construction King vs J.I. Case 780C

The J.I. Case 780 Construction King 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 120 hp. J.I. Case 780C is the lighter machine (18,212 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 780C is the newer design (1981 vs 1971). In short: choose the J.I. Case 780C for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 780 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 780 Construction King 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
120 hp
124 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 18.4x24 rear tires.Reference
Three-speed power shift transmission with power shuttle and torque converter.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
89.5 kWReference
92.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
82.8 kWReference
83.5 kWReference
Displacement
5.5 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 127 mmReference
102 x 120 mmReference
Power (net)
82.8 kWReference
83.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
89.5 kWReference
92.5 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
446.1 NmReference
501.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
24.6 LReference
25.6 LReference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
power shiftReference
Gears
2 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
132.5 LReference
162.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
174.1 LReference
71.5 LReference
Capacity
174.1 LReference
71.5 LReference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
224.5 lpmReference
Total flow
219.5 lpmReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Steering flow
105.2 lpmReference
Steering press.
137.9 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
21000 to 23200 poundsReference
18212 to 20421 poundsReference
Front tire
9.00x20Reference
14x17.5Reference
Rear tire
18.4x24Reference
18.4x24Reference
Industrial front
14.00x17.5Reference
14x17.5Reference
Industrial rear
18.4x28Reference
18.4x24Reference
Length
754 cmReference
751 cmReference
Width
236 cmReference
251 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
218 cmReference
Height (cab)
297 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
403 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
39 cmReference
Front tread
198 cmReference
198 cmReference
Rear tread
189 cmReference
180 cmReference
Shipping
10523 kgReference
Max front axle
7711 kgReference
6642 kgReference
Max rear axle
10012 kgReference
Steering wheel
215 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
558 cmReference
556 cmReference
Dump angle
132 cmReference
124 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
65Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
Ground
negativeReference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case 18-foot Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference
J.I. Case Extandahoe BackhoeReference
Transport height
406 cmReference
Digging depth
558 cmReference
556 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
553 cmReference
548 cmReference
Reach from pivot
687 cmReference
668 cmReference
Loading height
387 cmReference
386 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
156°Reference
156°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
6047 kgReference
6187 kgReference
Dipperstick force
4915 kgReference
4975 kgReference
J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
548 cmReference
556 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
670 cmReference
670 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
688 cmReference
558 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
805 cmReference
777 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
6100 kgReference
6233 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
6100 kgReference
6233 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
4839 kgReference
5032 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
3625 kgReference
3691 kgReference
Speeds
J.I. Case Backhoe
J.I. Case Extandahoe Backhoe
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
548 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
668 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
386 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
441 cmReference
J.I. Case 780C Height
Cab
292 cmReference
Exhaust
312 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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