SPECS / COMPARISON
Case 680H vs Caterpillar 438C
A detailed comparison of the Case 680H and the Caterpillar 438C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Case 680H64.9 kW (87 HP)
Caterpillar 438C66.4 kW (89 HP)
Weight
Case 680H7194.0 kg (15860 lbs)
Caterpillar 438C7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
Operating Weight
Case 680H7194.0 kg (15860 lbs)
Caterpillar 438C7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
| Specification | Case 680H Backhoe Loaders | Caterpillar 438C Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 64.9 kW (87 HP) | 66.4 kW (89 HP) |
| Weight | 7194.0 kg (15860 lbs) | 7561.4 kg (16670 lbs) |
| Pump Capacity | 98.4 LPM (26 GPM) | 162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 2358.7 kg (5200 lbs) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | CNH | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | A336BD | 3054 |
| Gross Power | 64.9 kW (87 HP) | 66.4 kW (89 HP) |
| Net Power | 59.7 kW (80 HP) | 63.4 kW (85 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 5506.1 cc (336 cu in) | 4000.1 cc (244.1 cu in) |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Measured | 1500 RPM | — |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 108.9 kg (240 lbs) | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 40 A | 52 A |
| Fuel Capacity | 124.9 l (33 gal) | 128.3 l (33.9 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 15.1 l (4 gal) | 7.6 l (2 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 34.4 l (9.1 gal) | 22.0 l (5.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 52.2 l (13.8 gal) | 79.1 l (20.9 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 15.1 l (4 gal) | 18.2 l (4.8 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 7.9 l (2.1 gal) | 24.2 l (6.4 gal) |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) | 31.5 km/h (19.6 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 31.1 km/h (19.3 mph) | 31.5 km/h (19.6 mph) |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 98.4 LPM (26 GPM) | 162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 175.8 bar (2550 psi) | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Dig Depth | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 640.1 cm (252 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Loading Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Reach At Load Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 91.4 cm (36 in) |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 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 | 2358.7 kg (5200 lbs) | — |
| Operating Weight | 7194.0 kg (15860 lbs) | 7561.4 kg (16670 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) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 701.0 cm (276 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) |
| Turning Radius | 609.6 cm (240 in) | 823.0 cm (324 in) |
| Transmission | — | Power Shuttle |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | — | 0.24 |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | — | 7.6 l (2 gal) |
| Transmission Type | — | Power Shuttle |
| No Of Forward Gears | — | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | — | 4 |
| Pump Type | — | Piston |
| Bucket Breakout Force | — | 513937.9 kg (1133040 lbs) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
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