Case 580 4x4 loader backhoe - I know this is the model I want, not sure which variant

[Macsy]

G'day,

I've recently purchased a hoppy farm and need to buy a backhoe loader.

I was initially looking at an L Series Kubota TBL but have come to the conclusion that it wont be enough for what I need done around the property.

The jobs I need to do are;

Move large amount of quartz rock/boulders (old mine dumps)
Fill in short mine shafts
Remove old tree stumps
Repair rabbit warrens
Maintain and harvest an area of pine plantation
Dig trenches and foundations for new structures

After talking to my grandfather who sold Case Machines here in Australia for a long time and also a neighbor who is a heavy equipment mechanic, I think the Case 580 4x4 is the way I want to go.

I'm just not sure which model exactly.

I just missed a low hour 580 Super LE 4x4 unfortunately and have been told to stay away from the later models with more electrics etc.

Any help on the models to buy and the models to avoid will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers and thanks

Nic

 

[Willie B]

I have the 580K. I bought the manuals. These tractors are prone to electrical issues as under the floor is a mating plug where the cab harness joins the chassis harness. I've had to make a number of electrical repairs. Torque converter leakage is common. Last one was repaired at a Case dealer for a cost of $1,000. It's a great tractor. Newer models have improvements like pilot controls, ride control, and more boom power.

Willie

 

[bannerd]

I have the 580K. I bought the manuals. These tractors are prone to electrical issues as under the floor is a mating plug where the cab harness joins the chassis harness. I've had to make a number of electrical repairs. Torque converter leakage is common. Last one was repaired at a Case dealer for a cost of $1,000. It's a great tractor. Newer models have improvements like pilot controls, ride control, and more boom power.

Willie

Strange thing is.. they only put the seal half way in. I talked to Dale about this and I just drove my seal all the way flush. When I measured my case580c, I had about 3 mm of room. So far I have had no leaks and put about 60 hours on it. Wonder why they did that.

 

[Willie B]

I prefer the hoe on a similar vintage John Deere, They are smoother operating, and the boom still has lift as it approaches vertical. I'm forever wishing the Case would come up with the boom. I have a thumb, I grab a rock with the extend a dipper fully out, Lift the boom all I can, then retract the dipper. With a large rock raising the boom is out of the question. For very heavy lifts I use the boom latch, and lift with a chain. The dipper lifts near double what the boom does.

Willie