Among the key figures for the Case 480e backhoe loader (1985-1991) are low engine power at 56.1 hp (41.8 kW) and low weight at 5,714 lb (2.59 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³).
Specification profile
1985-1991
Weight: 5,714 lb (2.59 t)Engine power: 56.1 hp (41.8 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)
5,714 lb (2.59 t)Weight
56.1 hp (41.8 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
6.56 ft (2 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
56.1 hp (41.8 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
5,714 lb (2.59 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
6.56 ft (2 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 | 480e backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1985-1991 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power56.1 hp (41.8 kW)
Tear-out Force6,340 lbf (28.2 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe8,116 lbf (36.1 kN)
Travel speed20.9 mph (33.7 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width5.31 ft (1.62 m)
Dredging Depth15.2 ft (4.62 m)
Maximum discharge height8.73 ft (2.66 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal21.8 ft (6.63 m)
Transport height8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport length15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Transport width6.56 ft (2 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.07 yd³ (0.05 m³)
Weight5,714 lb (2.59 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke102×120 mm
Displacement1.03 US gal (3.92 L)
Engine manufacturerCase
Engine type4-390
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres14.9×24
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesE
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes
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