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1971-1991
3.78 m Backhoe digging depth
2.77 m Backhoe dump height
2,494.76 kg Breakout force
30.95 kw Gross power
2.68 m Loader dump height
0.64 m Loader dump reach
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AED 253,000

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AED 110,000

Case 480 technical specifications

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Case 480B

Case 480E

Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 65 Amh
Bore 9.91 cm
Bore 10.41 cm
Displacement 3,100.44 cu cm
Displacement 3,900.13 cu cm
Engine make J.I. Case
Engine make J.I. Case
Gross power 30.95 kw
Gross power 51.45 kw
Max torque 180.32 Nm
Max torque 252.18 Nm
Net power 27.59 kw
Net power 46.98 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ 1,750 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Stroke 10.67 cm
Stroke 12.19 cm
Torque measured @ 1,250 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,200 rpm
Years 1971-1991
Years 1971-1991
Market Average AED 253,000
Market Average AED 253,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 110,000
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth 3.78 m
Backhoe digging depth 3.69 m
Backhoe dump height 2.77 m
Backhoe dump height 2.56 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 4.69 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 4.82 m
Loader
Breakout force 2,494.76 kg
Breakout force 2,875.78 kg
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.62 m
Loader dump reach 0.64 m
Loader dump reach 0.7 m
Attachments
Bucket digging force 3,116.05 kg
Bucket digging force 3,681.04 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 15.9 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Fuel cap 83.27 liter
Fuel cap -
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.42 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap -
General
Engine model G188D
Engine model 4-390
Max speed forward 27.36 kph
Max speed forward 33.64 kph
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 4,059 kg
Operating weight 4,946 kg
Transmission type Mechanical shuttle
Transmission type Powershuttle
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 4.16 liter
Engine oil cap -
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth 4.75 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 4.63 m
Extended backhoe dump height 3.38 m
Extended backhoe dump height 2.65 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 5.58 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 5.7 m
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 7.50x16
Front tires size (2WD) 7.50x16
Rear tires size 14.9x24
Rear tires size 14.9x24
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Rear tread range 162.05 cm
Rear tread range 167.13 cm
Overall Length 3.02 m
Overall Length 6.52 m
Overall Width 1.58 m
Overall Width 2.23 m
Wheelbase 2.01 m
Wheelbase 2.04 m
Front tread range -
Front tread range 170.18 cm
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.56 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 33.96 kph
Max speed reverse 29.45 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 37.85 lpm
Pump flow cap 87.06 lpm
Pump type Open center
Pump type Open center
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 162.02 bar
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Case 480B
480B
Cat 446
Cat 450E
450E
Engine
Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage 55 Amh
Alternator supplied amperage -
Bore 9.91 cm
Bore -
Bore 10.67 cm
Displacement 3,100.44 cu cm
Displacement 4,401.58 cu cm
Displacement 4,391.74 cu cm
Engine make J.I. Case
Engine make -
Engine make -
Gross power 30.95 kw
Gross power 76.81 kw
Gross power 102.16 kw
Max torque 180.32 Nm
Max torque -
Max torque 515.2 Nm
Net power 27.59 kw
Net power 70.84 kw
Net power 93.21 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders -
Power measured @ 1,750 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Power measured @ -
Stroke 10.67 cm
Stroke -
Stroke 12.7 cm
Torque measured @ 1,250 rpm
Torque measured @ -
Torque measured @ -
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbocharged
Aspiration -
Torque rise -
Torque rise -
Torque rise 0.28 %
Years 1971-1991
Years 1989-2004
Years 2007-2025
Market Average AED 253,000
Market Average AED 437,000
Market Average AED 661,000
Price AED 110,000
Price AED 158,000
Price AED 177,000
Backhoe
Backhoe digging depth 3.78 m
Backhoe digging depth 5.24 m
Backhoe digging depth 5.27 m
Backhoe dump height 2.77 m
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe dump height 4.45 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 4.69 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 6.61 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 6.71 m
Bucket rotation -
Bucket rotation -
Bucket rotation 198 º
Loader
Breakout force 2,494.76 kg
Breakout force 5,445.29 kg
Breakout force 5,159.62 kg
Loader dump height 2.68 m
Loader dump height 2.71 m
Loader dump height 2.65 m
Loader dump reach 0.64 m
Loader dump reach 0.88 m
Loader dump reach 0.82 m
Loader digging depth -
Loader digging depth 16.26 cm
Loader digging depth 15.24 cm
Attachments
Bucket digging force 3,116.05 kg
Bucket digging force 6,133.94 kg
Bucket digging force 8,049.46 kg
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 15.9 liter
Cooling fluid cap 30.28 liter
Cooling fluid cap 25.74 liter
Fuel cap 83.27 liter
Fuel cap 125.28 liter
Fuel cap 145.34 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 45.42 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 154.05 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 100.3 liter
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 9.46 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 10.98 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 31.04 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity 18.93 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 26.12 liter
Transmission fluid cap 21.2 liter
General
Engine model G188D
Engine model 3114
Engine model C4.4
Max speed forward 27.36 kph
Max speed forward 33.15 kph
Max speed forward 40.23 kph
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 4,059 kg
Operating weight 9,088 kg
Operating weight 12,299 kg
Transmission type Mechanical shuttle
Transmission type Powershift
Transmission type Ackerman
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 1.15 cu m
Bucket capacity 1.38 cu m
Bucket width -
Bucket width 243 cm
Bucket width 243 cm
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity 3,570.23 kg
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 4.16 liter
Engine oil cap 11.36 liter
Engine oil cap 8.33 liter
Operating specifications
Extended backhoe digging depth 4.75 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 6.55 m
Extended backhoe digging depth 6.49 m
Extended backhoe dump height 3.38 m
Extended backhoe dump height 4.91 m
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 5.58 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.89 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 7.89 m
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 3.26 m
Extended backhoe dump reach 3.11 m
Brake system -
Brake system -
Brake system Boosted, outboard, oil-immersed, multidisc
Cab ROPS -
Cab ROPS -
Cab ROPS SAE J1040 May 1994/ISO 3741 1994
Cab sound -
Cab sound -
Cab sound ANSI/SAE J1166 Oct 98 is 83 dB (A)
Exterior sound -
Exterior sound -
Exterior sound SAE J88 APR95 is 79 dB (A)
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 7.50x16
Front tires size (2WD) 14.5/75-16.1 10PR / 12.5-20 10PR
Front tires size (2WD) 15-19.5 12PR
Rear tires size 14.9x24
Rear tires size 21L-24 12PR / 21L-24 12PR
Rear tires size 21L-24 R4 18PR
Dimensions
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance 0.34 m
Ground clearance -
Rear tread range 162.05 cm
Rear tread range -
Rear tread range -
Overall Length 3.02 m
Overall Length 7.96 m
Overall Length 7.92 m
Overall Width 1.58 m
Overall Width 2.44 m
Overall Width 2.44 m
Wheelbase 2.01 m
Wheelbase 2.26 m
Wheelbase 2.23 m
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.87 m
Height - top of cab 2.9 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius 4.21 m
Turning radius 8.11 m
Transmission
Max speed reverse 33.96 kph
Max speed reverse 36.53 kph
Max speed reverse 27.36 kph
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 4
Number of forward gears 5
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 3
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 37.85 lpm
Pump flow cap 162 lpm
Pump flow cap 194.17 lpm
Pump type Open center
Pump type Variable flow, axial piston
Pump type -
Relief valve pressure -
Relief valve pressure 199.94 bar
Relief valve pressure 262 bar
Circuit type -
Circuit type -
Circuit type Closed center, load sensing

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