Case 480d backhoe loader Specs (1980-1985)

The Case 480d backhoe loader (1980-1985) is characterised by low engine power at 52.3 hp (39 kW) and low weight at 6,340 lb (2.88 t). Its published bucket capacity is 0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³).
Specification profile

1980-1985

Weight: 6,340 lb (2.88 t)Engine power: 52.3 hp (39 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)
6,340 lb (2.88 t)Weight
52.3 hp (39 kW)Engine power
0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)Bucket capacity
0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
20.9 mph (33.7 km/h)Travel speed
6.27 ft (1.91 m)Transport width
5.31 ft (1.62 m)Bucket width
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

52.3 hp (39 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

6,340 lb (2.88 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

Low

0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)
Low 0.15 yd³ (0.12 m³)Typical 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)High 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)

Bucket capacity 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

20.9 mph (33.7 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

Below average

6.27 ft (1.91 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 below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal18.8 ft (5.73 m)
Maximum discharge height8.43 ft (2.57 m)
Bucket width5.31 ft (1.62 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe7,598 lbf (33.8 kN)
Tear-out Force5,700 lbf (25.4 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport height8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport width6.27 ft (1.91 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 480d backhoe loader
Model year / production 1980-1985
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power52.3 hp (39 kW)
Tear-out Force5,700 lbf (25.4 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe7,598 lbf (33.8 kN)
Travel speed20.9 mph (33.7 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width5.31 ft (1.62 m)
Dredging Depth12 ft (3.67 m)
Maximum discharge height8.43 ft (2.57 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.8 ft (5.73 m)
Transport height8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport length10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport width6.27 ft (1.91 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)
Weight6,340 lb (2.88 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

Model seriesD
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes