Hi,EXTRACTORFAN!
Thank's for the answer!
I have my own CASE 580 SLE,2001 4x4,extendahoe with 4in1 front bucket. I bought it from Germany in 2005. It was only 2400 real hours! It is great machine,with almost no problem! The biggest problem was the boom cylinder,but it is unfortunately usual for this model. SLE is one of the stronger CASE model,like K's. Next R models are not so reliable,there is slower hydraulic,more fuel cost,not pretty and strong backhoe boom... But I heard good news for the new Case T model. There s TIER 4 engine with great fuel economy,very good transmission,ang- finally the great CASE trade structure of the backhoe boom!
Bay the way,friend of mine have a few CAT's E serie,he is very satisfied. He bought one JCB 3CX 2012,with fuel optionals and he is very disappointed. There is enourmus fuel cost (more than on CAT's),in 800 hours the breaks leaks. Two weeks before he bought again CAT (F) and he is happy again!
Best regards-Yassen-TE