Stevechristian
New Member
If anyone can help. I'm new to owning a backhoe and this is the first forum I've ever joined. I have a Case 480e and I'm trying to find the age. The serial number is 17003423 but I haven't had any luck looking on line
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Case 480e year?
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Willie B
Senior Member
I'm not sure about 480 series. the 580K was built at the same time as the 580G. They were utterly different machines, but may have shared the same Cummins engine, The K was built in USA, the G was built in Italy? I think. Weight was much different, The G tended to have components fabricated, and welded, where the K was more likely castings, or forgings.
Willie
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Rlebouef
New Member
Case 450
What Year WAS THE 450 built, THE Serial # 3068804??,
What Year WAS THE 450 built, THE Serial # 3068804??,
Edward Thomas
Member
I have found a case 480e with 2000 hrs wanting 12,500 whats it worth?
Willie B
Senior Member
Buyer, and seller. I like the USA built machines. Offshore built machines were markedly cheaper new. I believe they are less refined, less rugged, and parts are less available.
I believe the only reason to want smaller backhoe is the size of your truck, and trailer. I have a 580K American built. It is big, well built, and powerful.
A 480 fits on lighter trailers. Other than that, it pales to the 580, and 590 series.
I believe the only reason to want smaller backhoe is the size of your truck, and trailer. I have a 580K American built. It is big, well built, and powerful.
A 480 fits on lighter trailers. Other than that, it pales to the 580, and 590 series.
Edward Thomas
Member
Sorry for the lack of info on the machine, I was in the initial stages. The machine is a 480E ser# 17003137 showing 2000 hrs. I've never operated a 480 so Willie B response was helpful. Is the 480E Usa built and any other info that i need to know concerning power or weakness.
Tinkerer
Senior Member
For $12,500.00 I would be looking at 580 model machines.
