Case 580SN vs JCB 3CX

The Case 580SN is the heavier machine, at 8.08 t against 7.8 t, and the Case 580SN has more power (71 kW against 68.6 kW).

The Case 580SN is ahead on: more power, more torque, digs deeper, reaches further, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, lower to transport. The JCB 3CX is ahead on: dumps higher, bigger bucket or body, faster.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Case 580SN and the JCB 3CX drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Case 580SN
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Case 580SN	JCB 3CX
Operating weight	8,078 kg	7,800 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	72 kW+5%	68.6 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	453 Nm+11%	408 Nm
Max dig depthHigher is better	4.41 m+3%	4.29 m
Reach at ground level, from slew centreHigher is better	5.55 m+4%	5.33 m
Dump height with standard bucketHigher is better	2.69 m	2.91 m+8%
Shovel capacityHigher is better	0.79 m³	1.1 m³+39%
Pump flowHigher is better	156 L/min+4%	150 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	132 L+2%	130 L
Top speedHigher is better	39.6 km/h	40 km/h+1%
Cab roof heightLower is better	2.72 m+6%	2.88 m
Total travel length	7.12 m	5.96 m

All specifications

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Differences only(87)

FigureCase 580SN JCB 3CX

Dimensions

Total travel length7.12 m5.96 m

Total travel length (Long Lip bucket with quick coupler)7.1 mNot published

Total travel height3.37 mTransport height, 4WD, 19.5 L x 24.0 tyres3.61 m

Cab roof height2.72 m2.88 m

Height to top of canopy2.66 mNot published

Height to top of exhaust stack2.62 mNot published

Wheelbase2.15 m2.25 m

Overall transport width2.17 mNot published

Ground clearance at backhoe frame0.381 mNot published

Angle of departure19°Not published

Front wheel tread gauge1.72 m12.0 L x 16.5 front tyresNot published

Width over tyres2.06 m12.0 L x 16.5 front tyresNot published

Shovel width (GP shovel)2.09 mBucket cutting edge width, Long Lip bucket2.35 m

Stabiliser spread, operating (flip pad)2.82 mNot published

Turning radius, curb to curb, 4WD engaged, brakes on3.45 mNot published

Turning radius, 4WD engaged, brakes off4.21 mNot published

Slew centre to rear axle centreNot published1.32 m

Ground clearance (stabiliser foot)Not published0.31 m

Ground clearance (mainframe)Not published0.5 m

Slew ground clearanceNot published0.53 m

Rear frame widthNot published2.24 m

Backhoe performance

Max dig depth4.41 m4.29 mfixed dipper

Max dig depth (Extendahoe extended)5.47 mNot published

Digging depth, 610 mm flat bottom4.37 mNot published

Digging depth, 2440 mm flat bottom4.06 mNot published

Reach at ground level, from slew centre5.55 m5.33 m

Reach at ground level, from slew centre (Extendahoe extended)6.58 mNot published

Reach from rear axle centreline at ground line6.66 m6.67 m

Max load-over height3.67 mLoading height, standard backhoe3.57 m

Loading reach1.41 mNot published

Bucket tearout force61 kNNot published

Bucket tearout force (Power Lift)64 kNNot published

Dipper tearout force39 kNNot published

Dipper tearout force (Power Lift)40 kNNot published

Swing arc180°Not published

Loader performance

Shovel capacity0.79 m³1.1 m³GP shovel

Lift capacity to full height3,195 kgLong Lip bucket, calculated value3,495 kg

Shovel breakout force50 kN6,219 kgf

Lift breakout force45 kNNot published

Dump height with standard bucket2.69 m2.91 m

Maximum operating height (loader)4.18 mNot published

Maximum hinge pin height3.42 mNot published

Bucket hinge pin height at SAE carry0.345 mNot published

Dump angle at full height47°Not published

Dump reach at full height, 45° dump, from bumper0.801 mNot published

Maximum bucket rollback at ground level42°Not published

Bucket rollback at SAE carry42°Not published

Loader digging depth0.155 mLong Lip bucket, bucket flatNot published

Reach from front axle centreline, bucket on ground2.07 mNot published

Weight

Operating weight8,078 kg7,800 kg

Operating weight (configuration 2)8,958 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelFPT F5BFL413B, diesel 4-stroke, turbocharged, HPCRJCB 444, turbocharged

EmissionsTier 4 FinalNot published

Cylinders44

Displacement3.4 L4.4 L

Gross power72 kW (97 hp)At 2,200 rpm68.6 kW (92 hp)at 2,200 rpm

Net power71 kW (95 hp)At 2,200 rpmNot published

Max torque453 NmGross at 1,400 rpm; net 452 N·m408 Nmat 1,200 rpm

Transmission

Transmission4F/4R Power Shuttle synchromesh (standard); PowerDrive H-Type 4F/4R powershift with auto shift and direct drive (optional)Not published

Top speed39.6 km/h40 km/h

TypeNot publishedJCB EasyShift

GearsNot published4 forward, 4 reverse

Hydraulics

Hydraulic systemBosch Rexroth Series 31 variable-displacement axial piston pump; closed-center loader valveNot published

Pump flow156 L/minLoader and backhoe flow at rated engine rpm150 L/min

Max pressure238 bar250 bar

PumpNot publishedVariable-flow piston pump

Tyres

Front tyres4WD: 12.0 L x 16.5 or 12.5/80 x 18.0, 10-ply; 2WD: 11.0 L x 16.0, 10-ply12.5x18-12PR

Rear tyres19.5 L x 24.0 or 500/70 R24, 10-ply16.9x28-12PR

Service capacities

Fuel tank132 L130 L

DEF tank13.5 LNot published

Hydraulic system, with tank118 L120 L

Hydraulic reservoir, with filter50.5 LNot published

Engine oil, with filter8 L20 L

Cooling system18 LWith heater20 L

Transmission (4WD standard)19.4 LNot published

Rear axle13.6 LDifferential and planetaries20 L

Front drive axle, differential7.7 L4WD, 580N/580SNNot published

Front axle planetary hub, each0.5 L4WD, 580N/580SNNot published

Gearbox, with filterNot published20 L

Front axleNot published20 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil and filters1,000 hoursNot published

Transmission oil and filter1,000 hoursNot published

Front axle oil1,000 hoursNot published

Rear axle oil1,000 hoursNot published

Backhoe

Side reach to machine centre lineNot published5.85 m

Max working heightNot published5.23 m

Bucket rotationNot published203°

Sources: Case 580SN Construction King Backhoe Loader specifications (Tier 4 Final, 2023) · JCB 3CX

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Case 580SNJCB 3CXSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Case 580SN vs JCB 3CX: questions

Which is bigger, the Case 580SN or JCB 3CX?

By operating weight the Case 580SN is the biggest at 8.08 t, then the JCB 3CX at 7.8 t.

Which has more power, the Case 580SN or JCB 3CX?

The Case 580SN: Case 580SN 72 kW (97 hp), JCB 3CX 68.6 kW (92 hp) (gross power), a 5% difference.

Which digs deeper, the Case 580SN or JCB 3CX?

The Case 580SN: Case 580SN 4.41 m, JCB 3CX 4.29 m (max dig depth), a 3% difference.

Which reaches further, the Case 580SN or JCB 3CX?

The Case 580SN: Case 580SN 5.55 m, JCB 3CX 5.33 m (reach at ground level, from slew centre), a 4% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Case 580SN or JCB 3CX?

The JCB 3CX: Case 580SN 0.79 m³, JCB 3CX 1.1 m³ (shovel capacity), a 39% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Case 580SN or JCB 3CX?

The Case 580SN: Case 580SN 132 L, JCB 3CX 130 L (fuel tank), a 2% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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