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Case 480E Backhoe Loader

Case 480E Engine

Engine Model .................. J.I. Case 4-390
Engine Type .................. 4-Stroke, 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................. 4
Displacement, cu in (L) .................. 239 (3.90)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................. 4.02 (102.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................. 4.72 (120.0)
Aspiration .................. Natural
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................. 69.0 (51.5)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................. 2200
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) .................. 252 (186)
Torque Speed, rpm.................. 1200
Compression Ratio .................. 17.0:1
Firing Order .................. 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................. Injection pump
Governor .................. Mechanical flyweight
Lubricating System Type .................. Positive pressure
Cooling System Type .................. Pressurized
Air Cleaner .................. Dry type
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................. 23.5 (89.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................. 11.6 (11.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................. 18.0 (17.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................. 12
Charging System .................. Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................. 65

Case 480E Transmission

Transmission Type .................. Power Shuttle and Torque Converter
Gearbox Type .................. 4F/4R, partially synchronized
Torque Converter Type .................. Single stage
Torque Converter Ratio .................. 2.78:1
Number of Forward Gears .................. 4
Number of Reverse Gears .................. 4
Clutch Type .................. Hydraulic
Oil Capacity (Transaxle), qts (L) .................. 20.0 (18.9)
Oil Capacity (Shuttle), qts (L) .................. 8.0 (7.6)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................. 20.9 (33.7)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................. 18.2 (29.3)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .................. 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration .................. Front steer
Steering System .................. Hydrostatic power
Steering Cylinder .................. 2, Double acting
Steering Cylinder Size, in (mm) .................. 1.5x6.5 (38x165)
Brakes Type .................. Hydraulic double disc
Front Tire Size (Std) .................. 7.50x16
Rear Tire Size (Std) .................. 14.9x24
Front Tire Size (Opt) .................. 12x16.5
Rear Tire Size (Opt) .................. 17.5Lx24
Front Tread, in (mm) .................. 59-67 (1490-1700)
Rear Tread, in (mm) .................. 60-66 (1520-1670)

Case 480E Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................. Open Center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................. Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................. 23.0 (87.0)
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) .................. 3.0 (11.4)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) .................. 162 (2350)
Steering Pressure, Bar (psi) .................. 145 (2100)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, gal (L) .................. 10.8 (41.0)
Number of Standard Remote Valves .................. 2/4
3-Point Hitch Category .................. 1/2
Standard Lift Capacity 24-in (610mm) behind pin, lb (kg) .................. 2850 (1290)
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) .................. 5195 (2355)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase (2WD), in (mm) .................. 80 (2030)
Wheelbase (4WD), in (mm) .................. 80.5 (2040)
Length (Tractor), in (mm) .................. 126 (3200)
Length (Tractor with Loader), in (mm) .................. 181.8 (4600)
Length (Tractor with Loader and Backhoe), in (mm) .................. 258 (6530)
Height (Exhaust), in (mm) .................. 105 (2660)
Height (Cab), in (mm) .................. 100.4 (2550)
Overall Width, in (mm) .................. 87 (2200)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................. 12.6 (320)
Turning Radius (with Brake, 2WD), in (mm) .................. 121 (3060)
Turning Radius (without Brake, 2WD), in (mm) .................. 141 (3570)
Turning Radius (with Brake, 4WD), in (mm) .................. 152.6 (3860)
Turning Radius (without Brake, 4WD), in (mm) .................. 186.4 (4715)
Weight w/o Attachments (Cab), lb (kg) .................. 5715 (2590)
Weight w/o Attachments (Canopy), lb (kg) .................. 5285 (2395)
Weight with Loader (2WD Cab), lb (kg) .................. 6770 (3080)
Weight with Loader (4WD Cab), lb (kg) .................. 6795 (3090)
Weight with Loader/12-ft Backhoe, lb (kg) .................. 8685 (3940)
Weight with Loader/14-ft Backhoe, lb (kg) .................. 8845 (4010)
Weight with Loader/Extendahoe, lb (kg) .................. 9300 (4220)

Case 480E Loader Specifications

Maximum Lift Height (to pin), in (mm) .................. 127.5 (3230)
Clearance, Dumped Bucket (Short Lip Bucket), in (mm) .................. 102.5 (2600)
Clearance, Dumped Bucket (Long Lip Bucket), in (mm) .................. 98.7 (2510)
Dump Reach (Short Lip Bucket), in (mm) .................. 27 (680)
Dump Reach (Long Lip Bucket), in (mm) .................. 31.1 (780)
Dump Angle, deg .................. 43
Rollback Angle, deg .................. 33
Digging Depth, in (mm) .................. 4.2 (106)
Breakout Force (Short Lip Bucket), lb (kg) .................. 6340 (2880)
Breakout Force (Long Lip Bucket), lb (kg) .................. 5425 (2465)
Lift Capacity to Full Height (Short Lip Bucket), lb (kg) .................. 3170 (1440)
Lift Capacity to Full Height (Long Lip Bucket), lb (kg) .................. 3090 (1405)
Lift Cylinder Size, in (mm) .................. 2.5x31.4 (63x795)
Bucket Cylinder Size, in (mm) .................. 2.5x29.5 (63x745)
Bucket Width (Long Lip), in (mm) .................. 64 (1620)
Bucket Width (Short Lip), in (mm) .................. 74 (1870)
Bucket Width (Short Lip), in (mm) .................. 82 (2075)
Raising Time to Full Height, second .................. 3.7
Bucket Dumping Time, second .................. 3.0
Lowering Time, second .................. 1.9
Weight, lb (kg) .................. 1725 (780)

Case 480E Backhoe Specifications

Digging Depth (12-ft Standard), in (mm) .................. 144.3 (3660)
Digging Depth (14-ft Standard), in (mm) .................. 168.5 (4270)
Digging Depth (Extendahoe, Retracted Stick), in (mm) .................. 145.8 (3700)
Digging Depth (Extendahoe, Extended Stick), in (mm) .................. 181.8 (4610)
Reach from Swing Pivot (12-ft Standard), in (mm) .................. 188.6 (4790)
Reach from Swing Pivot (14-ft Standard), in (mm) .................. 212 (5380)
Reach from Swing Pivot (Extendahoe, Retracted Stick), in (mm) .................. 189.3 (4800)
Reach from Swing Pivot (Extendahoe, Extended Stick), in (mm) ...... 224.2 (5690)
Loading Height (12-ft Standard), in (mm) .................. 101.1 (2560)
Loading Height (14-ft Standard), in (mm) .................. 121 (3070)
Loading Height (Extendahoe, Retracted Stick), in (mm) .................. 91.4 (2320)
Loading Height (Extendahoe, Extended Stick), in (mm) .................. 104.7 (2650)
Swing Arc, deg .................. 180
Bucket Rotation, deg .................. 142
Bucket Digging Force (Standard), lb (kg) .................. 8116 (3680)
Bucket Digging Force (Extendahoe, Retracted/Extended), lb (kg) .................. 8276 (3755)
Dipperstick Digging Force (12-ft Standard), lb (kg) .................. 4816 (2185)
Dipperstick Digging Force (14-ft Standard), lb (kg) .................. 5228 (2370)
Dipperstick Digging Force (Extendahoe, Retracted), lb (kg) .................. 4920 (2235)
Dipperstick Digging Force (Extendahoe, Extended), lb (kg) .................. 3560 (1620)
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................. 12 (305)
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................. 18 (455)
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................. 24 (605)
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................. 30 (760)
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................. 36 (910)
Boom Cylinder Size, in (mm) .................. 4x38.1 (101x965)
Dipper Cylinder Size (12-ft Backhoe), in (mm) .................. 3.5x33.1 (88x840)
Dipper Cylinder Size (14-ft Backhoe), in (mm) .................. 3.75x33.1 (95x840)
Bucket Cylinder Size, in (mm) .................. 3.25x26.3 (82x665)
Swing Cylinder Size, in (mm) .................. 3.5x11 (88x280)
Stabilizer Cylinder Size, in (mm) .................. 3.5x16.4 (88x415)
Dipper Extension Cylinder Size, in (mm) .................. 3x36.4 (76x925)