Case 480f backhoe loader Specs (1991-2020)

Among the key figures for the Case 480f backhoe loader (1991-2020) are below-average engine power at 68.4 hp (51 kW) and low weight at 5,714 lb (2.59 t). It also has bucket capacity of 0.75 yd³ (0.57 m³).
Specification profile

1991-2020

Weight: 5,714 lb (2.59 t)Engine power: 68.4 hp (51 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
68.4 hp (51 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

Below average

68.4 hp (51 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is 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

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 Horizontal21.8 ft (6.63 m)
Maximum discharge height8.73 ft (2.66 m)
Bucket width5.31 ft (1.62 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe8,116 lbf (36.1 kN)
Tear-out Force6,340 lbf (28.2 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length15.1 ft (4.6 m)
Transport height8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport width6.56 ft (2 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 480f backhoe loader
Model year / production 1991-2020
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power68.4 hp (51 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 seriesF
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes