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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)
SpecificationCase 680HCase 680HBackhoe LoadersCaterpillar 438CCaterpillar 438CBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower64.9 kW (87 HP)66.4 kW (89 HP)
Weight7194.0 kg (15860 lbs)7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
Pump Capacity98.4 LPM (26 GPM)162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM)
Lift Capacity2358.7 kg (5200 lbs)—
Engine ManufacturerCNHCaterpillar
Engine ModelA336BD3054
Gross Power64.9 kW (87 HP)66.4 kW (89 HP)
Net Power59.7 kW (80 HP)63.4 kW (85 HP)
No Of Cylinders44
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement5506.1 cc (336 cu in)4000.1 cc (244.1 cu in)
Power Measured2200 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Measured1500 RPM—
Max Torque (Net )108.9 kg (240 lbs)—
Operating Voltage24 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage40 A52 A
Fuel Capacity124.9 l (33 gal)128.3 l (33.9 gal)
Oil Capacity15.1 l (4 gal)7.6 l (2 gal)
Cooling Capacity34.4 l (9.1 gal)22.0 l (5.8 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity52.2 l (13.8 gal)79.1 l (20.9 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity15.1 l (4 gal)18.2 l (4.8 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity7.9 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 Capacity98.4 LPM (26 GPM)162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure175.8 bar (2550 psi)206.8 bar (3000 psi)
Dig Depth487.7 cm (192 in)487.7 cm (192 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)640.1 cm (252 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Loading Height335.3 cm (132 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Loading Height (Extended)426.7 cm (168 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Reach At Load Height274.3 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 Height91.4 cm (36 in)91.4 cm (36 in)
Dump Height274.3 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 Height2358.7 kg (5200 lbs)—
Operating Weight7194.0 kg (15860 lbs)7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.2 m³ (1.51 cu yds)1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds)
Bucket Width243.8 cm (96 in)239.5 cm (94.3 in)
Reach From Swivel609.6 cm (240 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Height To Top Of Cab304.8 cm (120 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Overall Height365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Overall Length701.0 cm (276 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Overall Width243.8 cm (96 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase213.4 cm (84 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Turning Radius609.6 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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