Compare/J.I. Case 780B Construction King vs J.I. Case 780C

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

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

The J.I. Case 780B 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 21,083 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the J.I. Case 780C for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 780B 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

Best match

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

120 hp

124 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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 injevtionReference

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

15.8:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

451.5 NmReference

501.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1500Reference

1200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

34.1 LReference

25.6 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

124.9 LReference

162.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

71.5 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

Capacity

71.5 LReference

Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

224.5 lpmReference

Total flow

210.1 lpmReference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Steering flow

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105.2 lpmReference

Steering press.

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137.9 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

Weight

10391 kgReference

18212 to 20421 poundsReference

Front tire

14x17.5Reference

Rear tire

18.4x24Reference

Industrial front

14x17.5Reference

Industrial rear

18.4x24Reference

Length

762 cmReference

751 cmReference

Width

251 cmReference

Front tread

198 cmReference

Rear tread

180 cmReference

Steering wheel

215 cmReference

Max front axle

—

6642 kgReference

Max rear axle

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10012 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dump angle

124 cmReference

Dig depth

—

556 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

65Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

600Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case Extendahoe BackhoeReference

J.I. Case Extandahoe BackhoeReference

Transport height

398 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

556 cmReference

548 cmReference

Reach from pivot

668 cmReference

Loading height

345 cmReference

386 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

151°Reference

156°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

6187 kgReference

Dipperstick force

4975 kgReference

Digging depth

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556 cmReference

J.I. Case Extendahoe Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

556 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

670 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

665 cmReference

558 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

777 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

378 cmReference

386 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

441 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

6233 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

6233 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

5032 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

3691 kgReference

J.I. Case 780B Height

Cab

292 cmReference

Exhaust

322 cmReference

312 cmReference

Backhoe

401 cmReference

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Speeds

J.I. Case Extandahoe Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

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548 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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668 cmReference

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.