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Case 580C vs Ford 555

A detailed comparison of the Case 580C and the Ford 555. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Case 580C42.5 kW (57 HP)
Ford 55542.5 kW (57.0 HP)
SpecificationCase 580CCase 580CBackhoe LoadersFord 555Ford 555Backhoe Loaders
Horsepower42.5 kW (57 HP)42.5 kW (57.0 HP)
TransmissionMechanical shuttle—
Pump Capacity98.4 LPM (26 GPM)—
Lift Capacity2131.9 kg (4700 lbs)—
Engine ManufacturerCNH—
Engine ModelG207DFord
Gross Power42.5 kW (57 HP)—
Net Power37.3 kW (50 HP)—
No Of Cylinders4—
Engine TypeDiesel4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Displacement3400.3 cc (207.5 cu in)3294 cc (201.0 cu in.)
Power Measured2100 RPM—
Transmission TypeMechanical shuttleTorque converter
No Of Forward Gears8—
No Of Reverse Gears8—
Pump Flow Capacity98.4 LPM (26 GPM)—
Dig Depth426.7 cm (168 in)—
Dig Depth (Extended)548.6 cm (216 in)—
Dump Height274.3 cm (108 in)—
Reach From Swivel (Extended)670.6 cm (264 in)—
Lift Capacity At Full Height2131.9 kg (4700 lbs)—
Bucket Breakout Force3265.9 kg (7200 lbs)—
Reach From Swivel548.6 cm (216 in)—
Overall Height335.3 cm (132 in)—
Wheelbase213.4 cm (84 in)203.0 cm (79.9 in.)
Weight—6240.0 kg (Loader: 5996.6 lbs (2720.0 kg) Loader and backhoe: 13756.8 lbs)
Length—701.0 cm (Loader: 179.9 in. (457.0 cm) Loader and backhoe: 276.0 in.)
Pump Flow—102.2 LPM (27.0 GPM)
Years Made—1978-1984
Fuel Type—Diesel
Cylinders—3
Bore—11.20 cm (4.41 in.)
Stroke—11.20 cm (4.41 in.)
Torque Power—1200 RPM
Torque Speed—217.0 N·m (160.1 lb-ft)
Rated RPM—2200 RPM
Compression Ratio—16.3:1
Battery—12
Starter—Electric
Height—276.0 cm (ROPS: 105.9 in. (269.0 cm) Cab: 108.7 in.)
Ground Clearance—30.0 cm (11.8 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity—90.8 l (24.0 gal)
Oil Capacity—6.6 l (1.7 gal)
Coolant Capacity—14.5 l (3.8 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity—18.0 l (4.8 gal)
Hydraulic Capacity—79.5 l (Loader: 13.0 gal (49.2 l) Backhoe: 21.0 gal)
Gears—4 forward and 4 reverse
Chassis—4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed—32.5 km/h (Forward: 20.2 MPH (32.5 km/h) Reverse: 20.2 MPH)
Brakes—Differential mechanical wet disc
Cabin Type—Four-post ROPS or Cab
Steering Type—Hydrostatic power
Front Tires—Ag: 7.50-16
Rear Tires—Ag: 16.9-24
Hydraulic Type—Open center
Steering Flow—22.3 LPM (5.9 GPM)
Working Pressure—148.2 bar (2150.0 psi)

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