The Case 480c backhoe loader (1976-1980) is characterised by low engine power at 48.3 hp (36 kW) and low weight at 10,199 lb (4.63 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile
1976-1980
Weight: 10,199 lb (4.63 t)Engine power: 48.3 hp (36 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)
10,199 lb (4.63 t)Weight
48.3 hp (36 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
20.9 mph (33.6 km/h)Travel speed
6.46 ft (1.97 m)Transport width
6.17 ft (1.88 m)Bucket width
8.5 ft (2.59 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
48.3 hp (36 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
10,199 lb (4.63 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
0.78 yd³ (0.6 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 (33.6 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
6.46 ft (1.97 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
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Measurements
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Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 | 480c backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1976-1980 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power48.3 hp (36 kW)
Tear-out Force5,700 lbf (25.4 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe6,383 lbf (28.4 kN)
Travel speed20.9 mph (33.6 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Dredging Depth12 ft (3.66 m)
Maximum discharge height8.3 ft (2.53 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.6 ft (5.68 m)
Transport height8.5 ft (2.59 m)
Transport length10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport width6.46 ft (1.97 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)
Weight10,199 lb (4.63 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke96.8×104.8 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 seriesC
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes
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