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
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Working dimensions
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Measurements
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Overall size
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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







