Case CX260E Crawler Excavator Specs

The Case CX260E crawler excavator produced in 2023-2026, is listed with an operating weight of 56,879 lb (25.8 t), engine power of 185 hp (138 kW), a bucket capacity of 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 24.3 ft (7.42 m).

Case Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 2023-2026 • NEF6

Weight: 56,879 lb (25.8 t)Power: 185 hp (138 kW)Bucket: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Dig depth: 24.3 ft (7.42 m)

Key specifications

56,879 lb (25.8 t)Operating weight
185 hp (138 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Bucket capacity
24.3 ft (7.42 m)Digging depth
34.8 ft (10.62 m)Horizontal reach
44,962 lbf (200 kN)Tear-out force
31.5 in (800 mm)Track width
2023-2026Years

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

24.3 ft

Reach

34.8 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

32.8 ft

Width

11.1 ft

Height

11.1 ft

Bucket capacity range
Minimum

1.4 yd³

Listed

1.4 yd³

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
56,879 lbWeight
185 hpPower
1.44 yd³Bucket
44,962 lbfTear-out

How the Case CX260E compares

Comparison is against Case crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
185 hp
9% above avg
82nd percentile
Bucket capacity
1.44 yd³
In line with avg
58th percentile
Digging depth
24.3 ft
7% above avg
81st percentile
Horizontal reach
34.8 ft
4% above avg
75th percentile
Engine power185 hp
Low 138 hpAverage 169 hpHigh 222 hp

About 9% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity1.44 yd³
Low 0.48 yd³Average 1.45 yd³High 2.22 yd³

In line with the peer average.

Digging depth24.3 ft
Low 18.9 ftAverage 22.8 ftHigh 39.4 ft

About 7% above the peer average.

Horizontal reach34.8 ft
Low 29.9 ftAverage 33.5 ftHigh 50.8 ft

About 4% above the peer average.

Tear-out force44,962 lbf
Low 12,785 lbfAverage 29,548 lbfHigh 45,142 lbf

About 52% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Case
Model CX260E
Years of manufacture 2023-2026
Model series CX

Operating specifications

Operating weight 56,879 lb (25.8 t)
Bucket capacity 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Maximum digging depth 24.3 ft (7.42 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 34.8 ft (10.62 m)
Tear-out force 44,962 lbf (200 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer FPT
Engine model NEF6
Engine power 185 hp (138 kW)
Displacement 411 cu in (6.7 L)
Cylinders 6
Cylinder bore × stroke 4.09 × 5.2 in (104 × 132 mm)
Maximum torque 486 lb-ft (659 Nm)
RPM at maximum torque 1800 rpm
Emission level Tier 4 Final/Stage V
Diesel particulate filter Yes

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 32.8 ft (10 m)
Transport width 11.1 ft (3.39 m)
Transport height 11.1 ft (3.38 m)
Track width 31.5 in (800 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning Yes
Blade No
Cabin adjustment Yes
Material handling excavator No
Overload alert No
Hydraulic quick hitch No
Mechanical quick hitch No
Track adjustment Yes

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the CASE Construction Equipment USA website.