Case 648 backhoe loader Specs (1977-2015)

In specification terms, the Case 648 backhoe loader (1977-2015) shows low engine power at 18.1 hp (13.5 kW) alongside low weight at 3,000 lb (1.36 t). The listed travel speed is 6.52 mph (10.5 km/h).
Specification profile

1977-2015

Weight: 3,000 lb (1.36 t)Engine power: 18.1 hp (13.5 kW)Travel speed: 6.52 mph (10.5 km/h)Transport width: 3.94 ft (1.2 m)
3,000 lb (1.36 t)Weight
18.1 hp (13.5 kW)Engine power
6.52 mph (10.5 km/h)Travel speed
3.94 ft (1.2 m)Transport width
3.67 ft (1.12 m)Transport height
5.25 ft (1.6 m)Maximum discharge height
8.86 ft (2.7 m)Transport length
11.5 ft (3.5 m)Max. Reach Horizontal
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

18.1 hp (13.5 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

3,000 lb (1.36 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.

Travel speed

Low

6.52 mph (10.5 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 below the typical figure.

Transport width

Low

3.94 ft (1.2 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 well below the typical figure.

Transport height

Low

3.67 ft (1.12 m)
Low 6.96 ft (2.12 m)Typical 11.2 ft (3.41 m)High 13.7 ft (4.19 m)

Transport height is well below the typical figure.

Transport length

Low

8.86 ft (2.7 m)
Low 10.9 ft (3.33 m)Typical 20.1 ft (6.12 m)High 26 ft (7.91 m)

Transport length is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Maximum discharge height5.25 ft (1.6 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length8.86 ft (2.7 m)
Transport width3.94 ft (1.2 m)
Transport height3.67 ft (1.12 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Case
Model 648 backhoe loader
Model year / production 1977-2015
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power18.1 hp (13.5 kW)
Tear-out Force Backhoe6,396 lbf (28.4 kN)
Travel speed6.52 mph (10.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Dredging Depth7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Maximum discharge height5.25 ft (1.6 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport height3.67 ft (1.12 m)
Transport length8.86 ft (2.7 m)
Transport width3.94 ft (1.2 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight3,000 lb (1.36 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke82.5×73 mm
Displacement0.21 US gal (0.78 L)
Engine manufacturerOnan
Engine typeB48M/GA018
Number of cylinders2.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres26×12.00-12

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo