SPECS / COMPARISON
Case 680E vs Caterpillar 438 Series II
A detailed comparison of the Case 680E and the Caterpillar 438 Series II. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Case 680E59.7 kW (80 HP)
Caterpillar 438 Series II61.9 kW (83 HP)
Weight
Case 680E7692.9 kg (16960 lbs)
Caterpillar 438 Series II7361.8 kg (16230 lbs)
Operating Weight
Case 680E7692.9 kg (16960 lbs)
Caterpillar 438 Series II7361.8 kg (16230 lbs)
| Specification | Case 680E Backhoe Loaders | Caterpillar 438 Series II Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 59.7 kW (80 HP) | 61.9 kW (83 HP) |
| Weight | 7692.9 kg (16960 lbs) | 7361.8 kg (16230 lbs) |
| Transmission | Synchromesh | — |
| Lift Capacity | 2463.0 kg (5430 lbs) | 2363.2 kg (5210 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CNH | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | 2239 | 4.2359999999999998 |
| Net Power | 59.7 kW (80 HP) | 57.4 kW (77 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 5506.1 cc (336 cu in) | 3860.8 cc (235.6 cu in) |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | — |
| Torque Measured | 1500 RPM | — |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 99.8 kg (220 lbs) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 113.6 l (30 gal) | — |
| Oil Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 30.3 l (8 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 52.2 l (13.8 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 11.4 l (3 gal) | — |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 12.9 l (3.4 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Synchromesh | — |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 31.2 km/h (19.4 mph) | 30.6 km/h (19 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 31.2 km/h (19.4 mph) | 30.7 km/h (19.1 mph) |
| Dig Depth | 518.2 cm (204 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 640.1 cm (252 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Loading Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Reach At Load Height | 243.8 cm (96 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 396.2 cm (156 in) | — |
| Dump Height | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 731.5 cm (288 in) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 2463.0 kg (5430 lbs) | 2363.2 kg (5210 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 7692.9 kg (16960 lbs) | 7361.8 kg (16230 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.2 m³ (1.51 cu yds) | 1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 239.5 cm (94.3 in) |
| Reach From Swivel | 609.6 cm (240 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Pump Capacity | — | 138.2 LPM (36.5 GPM) |
| Gross Power | — | 61.9 kW (83 HP) |
| Pump Flow Capacity | — | 138.2 LPM (36.5 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | — | 186.2 bar (2700 psi) |
| Bucket Dig Force | — | 4994.0 kg (11010 lbs) |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | — | 4907.9 kg (10820 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | — | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | — | 1678.3 kg (3700 lbs) |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | — | 966.2 kg (2130 lbs) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | — | 364039.3 kg (802570 lbs) |
| Turning Radius | — | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
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