Case CX490C Crawler Excavator Specs

The Case CX490C crawler excavator produced in 2021-2026, is listed with an operating weight of 107,365 lb (48.7 t), engine power of 329 hp (245 kW), a bucket capacity of 3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³) and a maximum digging depth of 22.6 ft (6.89 m).

Case Crawler Excavator Specifications

Crawler Excavator • 2021-2026 • GH-6UZ1X

Weight: 107,365 lb (48.7 t)Power: 329 hp (245 kW)Bucket: 3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)Dig depth: 22.6 ft (6.89 m)

Key specifications

107,365 lb (48.7 t)Operating weight
329 hp (245 kW)Engine power
3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)Bucket capacity
22.6 ft (6.89 m)Digging depth
36.1 ft (11 m)Horizontal reach
59,799 lbf (266 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2021-2026Years

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Digging geometry
Dig depth

22.6 ft

Reach

36.1 ft

Transport dimensions
Length

39.7 ft

Width

11 ft

Height

10.8 ft

Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
107,365 lbWeight
329 hpPower
3.14 yd³Bucket
59,799 lbfTear-out

How the Case CX490C compares

Comparison is against Case crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.

Engine power
329 hp
15% above avg
69th percentile
Bucket capacity
3.14 yd³
22% above avg
81st percentile
Digging depth
22.6 ft
In line with avg
27th percentile
Horizontal reach
36.1 ft
In line with avg
48th percentile
Engine power329 hp
Low 188 hpAverage 286 hpHigh 362 hp

About 15% above the peer average.

Bucket capacity3.14 yd³
Low 1.46 yd³Average 2.57 yd³High 4.17 yd³

About 22% above the peer average.

Digging depth22.6 ft
Low 12.2 ftAverage 22.9 ftHigh 31.9 ft

In line with the peer average.

Horizontal reach36.1 ft
Low 32.8 ftAverage 37 ftHigh 44.4 ft

In line with the peer average.

Tear-out force59,799 lbf
Low 34,308 lbfAverage 50,215 lbfHigh 64,520 lbf

About 19% above the peer average.

This model Peer average

Crawler excavator information

Manufacturer Case
Model CX490C
Years of manufacture 2021-2026
Model series C

Operating specifications

Operating weight 107,365 lb (48.7 t)
Bucket capacity 3.14 yd³ (2.4 m³)
Maximum digging depth 22.6 ft (6.89 m)
Maximum horizontal reach 36.1 ft (11 m)
Tear-out force 59,799 lbf (266 kN)

Engine and emissions

Engine manufacturer Isuzu
Engine model GH-6UZ1X
Engine power 329 hp (245 kW)
Displacement 600 cu in (9.8 L)
Cylinders 6
Cylinder bore × stroke 4.72 × 5.71 in (120 × 145 mm)
Maximum torque 1,005 lb-ft (1,363 Nm)
RPM at maximum torque 1500 rpm
Emission level Tier III
Diesel particulate filter No

Dimensions and transport

Transport length 39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Transport width 11 ft (3.35 m)
Transport height 10.8 ft (3.28 m)
Track width 23.6 in (600 mm)

Equipment and features

Air conditioning No
Blade No
Cabin adjustment No
Material handling excavator No
Overload alert No
Hydraulic quick hitch No
Mechanical quick hitch No
Track adjustment No

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official machine documentation and confirmed on the CASE Construction Equipment USA website.