Case 580 L backhoe loader Specs (1996-2001)

In specification terms, the Case 580 L backhoe loader (1996-2001) shows below-average engine power at 75.1 hp (56 kW) alongside low weight at 12,357 lb (5.61 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.02 yd³ (0.78 m³).
Specification profile

1996-2001

Weight: 12,357 lb (5.61 t)Engine power: 75.1 hp (56 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.02 yd³ (0.78 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe: 0.1 yd³ (0.08 m³)
12,357 lb (5.61 t)Weight
75.1 hp (56 kW)Engine power
1.02 yd³ (0.78 m³)Bucket capacity
0.1 yd³ (0.08 m³)Bucket Capacity Backhoe
30.8 mph (49.5 km/h)Travel speed
198 lb-ft (268 Nm)Maximum torque
7.15 ft (2.18 m)Transport width
6.82 ft (2.08 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

75.1 hp (56 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

12,357 lb (5.61 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

Below average

1.02 yd³ (0.78 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 below the typical figure.

Bucket Capacity Backhoe

Low

0.1 yd³ (0.08 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

High

30.8 mph (49.5 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 well above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

198 lb-ft (268 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity1.02 yd³ (0.78 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.1 yd³ (0.08 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal25.5 ft (7.76 m)
Maximum discharge height13.3 ft (4.04 m)
Bucket width6.82 ft (2.08 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force Backhoe10,976 lbf (48.8 kN)
Tear-out Force7,811 lbf (34.7 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length23 ft (7.01 m)
Transport height11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Transport width7.15 ft (2.18 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityYES
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Case
Model 580 L backhoe loader
Model year / production 1996-2001
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power75.1 hp (56 kW)
Maximum torque198 lb-ft (268 Nm)
Tear-out Force7,811 lbf (34.7 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe10,976 lbf (48.8 kN)
Travel speed30.8 mph (49.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.82 ft (2.08 m)
Dredging Depth18.2 ft (5.54 m)
Maximum discharge height13.3 ft (4.04 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal25.5 ft (7.76 m)
Transport height11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Transport length23 ft (7.01 m)
Transport width7.15 ft (2.18 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.02 yd³ (0.78 m³)
Bucket Capacity Backhoe0.1 yd³ (0.08 m³)
Weight12,357 lb (5.61 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke102×120 mm
Displacement1.04 US gal (3.92 L)
Engine manufacturerCase
Engine type4-390
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres19.5Lx24

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesL
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityYes
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes