Case 480 backhoe loader Specs (1967-1971)

The Case 480 backhoe loader (1967-1971) brings together low engine power at 55.7 hp (41.5 kW) and low weight at 8,311 lb (3.77 t). The listed bucket capacity backhoe is 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³).
Specification profile

1967-1971

Weight: 8,311 lb (3.77 t)Engine power: 55.7 hp (41.5 kW)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)Travel speed: 17.3 mph (27.8 km/h)
8,311 lb (3.77 t)Weight
55.7 hp (41.5 kW)Engine power
0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
17.3 mph (27.8 km/h)Travel speed
7.25 ft (2.21 m)Transport width
11.2 ft (3.4 m)Transport height
11.5 ft (3.5 m)Maximum discharge height
21.9 ft (6.69 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

55.7 hp (41.5 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

8,311 lb (3.77 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Bucket Capacity Backhoe

Low

0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)
Low 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)Typical 0.31 yd³ (0.24 m³)High 0.95 yd³ (0.73 m³)

Bucket Capacity Backhoe is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Below average

17.3 mph (27.8 km/h)
Low 6.84 mph (11 km/h)Typical 22.9 mph (36.8 km/h)High 29.7 mph (47.8 km/h)

Travel speed is below the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

7.25 ft (2.21 m)
Low 4.82 ft (1.47 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.3 m)High 9.19 ft (2.8 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Low 6.96 ft (2.12 m)Typical 11.2 ft (3.41 m)High 13.7 ft (4.19 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal15.4 ft (4.68 m)
Maximum discharge height11.5 ft (3.5 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length21.9 ft (6.69 m)
Transport height11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Transport width7.25 ft (2.21 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Case
Model 480 backhoe loader
Model year / production 1967-1971
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power55.7 hp (41.5 kW)
Travel speed17.3 mph (27.8 km/h)

Dimensions

Dredging Depth9.84 ft (3 m)
Maximum discharge height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal15.4 ft (4.68 m)
Transport height11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Transport length21.9 ft (6.69 m)
Transport width7.25 ft (2.21 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)
Weight8,311 lb (3.77 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke97×105 mm
Displacement0.81 US gal (3.08 L)
Engine manufacturerCase
Engine typeG188D
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres14.9×24

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes