Case Construction Equipment offers a range of new models and upgrades to empower construction and utility crews facing labor shortages and constrained jobsites.
“Labor shortages continue to shrink the workforce, while at the same time companies are challenged to work more productively and more profitably,” says Terry Dolan, vice president – North America, Case Construction Equipment. “We geared our latest round of Case innovations toward helping crews maneuver these challenges more effectively and efficiently than ever before.”
The new lineup of machines includes three new Construction King backhoe loaders, a new 5-metric ton class mini excavator, and an all-new, full-sized wheel loader that ups the ante on power and versatility. Case is also launching new upgrades to existing machines, including maintenance-free emissions solutions and linkage improvements for compact wheel loaders.
NEW BACKHOE LOADERS
Case Construction King backhoe loaders have made a name for themselves as the original two-in-one tool-carrying machines. Two new models now offer side-shift capabilities—letting operators move the boom left or right to work more efficiently parallel to walls or around obstacles.
Previewed at last year’s ConExpo, the new 97-horsepower Case 580SV Construction King side shift and the larger, 110-horsepower Case 695SV side-shift and 695SV center-pivot models are now available, in addition to the N Series lineup. The new machines carry over many popular features from the N Series, like ProControl swing dampening, auto ride control and ECO modes for fuel savings, along with significant upgrades to maneuverability.
“The new side-shift models take the legendary Case Construction King capabilities to new frontiers, putting them smack dab into confined spaces and up next to structures,” says George MacIntyre, product manager – backhoe loaders. “With a hydraulic side-shift boom and vertical outriggers, these machines can get more done in tight spaces. They also let operators dig rectangular trenches without having to reposition.”
The Case 580SV side shift features a tool carrier design that improves stability and material retention, while its side-shift configuration and narrow width make for more productive work in confined spaces. For bigger, tougher jobs, the powerful Case 695SV side-shift and center-pivot models feature a tool carrier loader arm, allowing them to do double duty as a wheel loader, meaning one less machine to bring to the jobsite.
Both 695SV models are equipped with 4WD, 4-wheel steer and four equal-sized tires, and include a PowerShift transmission. The expanded backhoe offering is also compatible with numerous attachments, giving crews a big toolkit for improving productivity, speed and accuracy on highly varied jobs.
NEW MINI EXCAVATOR
For construction and utility crews who are scaling up work on bigger jobs but still need to work in tight spaces, the all-new Case CX50D mini excavator delivers more punch in a compact design. This 5-metric-ton class machine offers greater lifting capacity and better digging performance for jobs that demand more production in shorter time from operators.
When it comes to attachment versatility, the new mini excavator powers a wide range of specialized attachments for highly varied jobs. It comes standard with multifunctional hydraulics and a second auxiliary circuit, as well as an optional third auxiliary circuit for advanced attachments like tilt rotators and grapples. It also offers another optional dedicated auxiliary circuit to power mulchers. Crews can also improve the safety and efficiency of material handling with the optional Object Handling Kit that includes check valves on the boom and arm.
Operators will be able to work longer and more comfortably in the CX50D thanks to the automotive-style cab. It offers comfort, control and convenience, including features like auto climate control with heat and A/C, Bluetooth radio, a five-way adjustable seat, and a customizable LCD screen that provides important data on the machine and attachments.
UPDATED WHEEL LOADERS
Updates to Case F Series compact wheel loaders will help teams working in confined jobsites with new features that improve visibility and control. An elevated driving position, an abundance of curved glass in the cab, and four-corner strobe lights ensure maximum visibility on the jobsite, while new Z-bar linkage upgrades let operators push their machine further with maximum breakout force. Case 21F, 121F, 221F, and 321F models also feature time-saving, maintenance-free Tier 4 Final emissions solutions that improve uptime by eliminating regeneration and expensive diesel particulate filters.
Control-enhancing features like parallel lift capabilities on the 21F and 121F models help keep loads stable and allow for better visibility of the coupler during attachment changeouts. The 221F and 321F models combine auxiliary high-flow hydraulics and a creep speed mode to provide max hydraulic flow at constant speeds for smoother operation of attachments like brooms and snowblowers. All the models also feature improved LCD screens with simplified controls to make operation easier.
About the Author
Rebecca Bortner is the director of marketing at Case Construction Equipment. For more information on the latest Case innovations for construction and utility contractors, visit www.casece.com.