Case Construction Equipment expands its EV toolbox for urban construction, municipal crews, utility teams, and other contractors with the commercial release of its 580EV, the industry’s first electric backhoe loader. Marking a new milestone in emissions-free productivity on the jobsite, the EV backhoe loader will soon be followed by the availability of two additional EV machines—the CX25EV 2.5-metric ton mini excavator and the CL36EV 3.6-metric ton compact wheel loader.
The new Case EV equipment offers crews zero-emissions, low-noise solutions for a wide range of jobsite demands—from overnight construction, to work in urban centers or other close-quarter environments where noise and emissions must be kept to a minimum. The EV offering matches the performance and power of its diesel counterparts while delivering unique advantages like lower fuel costs and less maintenance.
“Case EV offerings are all about unlocking more opportunities for our customers,” says Terry Dolan, vice president, North America, Case Construction Equipment. “With the 580EV electric backhoe loader, we took an industry staple and designed it as a purpose-built EV to help crews meet increasingly unique jobsite demands and win more contracts on projects that prioritize sustainability criteria.”
ELECTRIFIED WORKHORSE
The new Case 580EV electric backhoe loader carries over the same dimensional loading and digging specifications and delivers the same breakout forces as the popular four-wheel-drive, 97-horsepower Case 580SN diesel model—marking an upgrade in performance since the company first debuted its Project Zeus electric backhoe concept at CONEXPO in 2020. With this new production unit, Case took customer feedback and optimized everything from thermal management to operator controls to electrify a machine with comparable specs to the widely used 580SN. Case also included new features, like an 8-inch color display, air conditioning, a front-dash display, and adjustable four-corner, multicolored LED strobe lights.
Powered by a 400-volt, 71-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery platform that’s charged with the same type of Level 2 J1772 adapter found in automotive EVs, the new electric backhoe loader delivers up to eight hours of operational run time on a single charge, depending on the application. The battery platform uses an advanced thermal management system with system-specific cooling circuits to better regulate temperatures and help maintain performance in hot or cold conditions.
“Designing this machine from day one as a purpose-built EV instead of a retrofit has enabled a slew of practical innovations,” says Brad Stemper, product management lead, North America, Case.
The four-wheel-drive 580EV uses two independent electric motors for the PowerDrive transmission and hydraulic pumps feeding the loader, backhoe, and steering systems to minimize energy consumption and improve performance in loading applications. The 14-ft. backhoe also includes an Extendahoe to boost reach, while features like ProControl swing dampening, PowerLift/PowerBoost and electrohydraulic controls improve precision and ease of use on the jobsite. Electrification also provides instantaneous torque response and peak torque at any RPM, so operators don’t need to wait for an internal combustion engine to ramp up to meet load demands.
The EV machines give crews more ways to get work done productively and efficiently while minimizing carbon footprints.
For More Information
Case Construction Equipment is a global full-line manufacturer of construction equipment that combines generations of manufacturing expertise with practical innovation. For more, visit www.casece.com.