Based on the company's 580 "Super N" backhoe loader, the Case 580EV is battery-electric powered, marking the industry’s first electric backhoe loader.
It is aimed at zero emissions applications and job sites that require low noise, such as overnight construction, urban centers, or other close-quarter environments. Case says the unit matches the performance and power of its diesel counterparts.
The 580EV electric backhoe loader carries over the same dimensional loading and digging specifications and delivers the same breakout forces as the four-wheel-drive, 97-horsepower Case 580SN diesel model, plus optimized thermal management and operator controls.
Powered by a 400-volt, 71-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery platform that is charged with the same type of Level 2 J1772 adapter found in automotive EVs, the machine is designed to deliver up to eight hours of operational run time on a single charge, depending on the application.
The battery platform also has an advanced thermal management system with system-specific cooling circuits to better regulate temperatures and help maintain performance in hot or cold conditions.
It 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-foot backhoe also includes an Extendahoe to boost reach, and features like ProControl swing dampening, PowerLift/PowerBoost and electrohydraulic controls.
Electrification also provides performance advantages like 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 company says.
New features include an 8-inch color display, air conditioning, a front-dash display, and adjustable four-corner, multicolored LED strobe lights.
Case 580EV Backhoe Loader Specifications
Battery: 400V, 71kWh lithium-ion
Rated output: 108 hp
Operating weight: 19,947 lb.
Max dig depth: 17' 11" (longest dipper)
Bucket breakout: 10,947 lb.-ft. (general purpose)
