Case 580SN vs JCB 4CX
The JCB 4CX is the heavier machine, at 8.6 t against 8.08 t, and the JCB 4CX has more power (74.2 kW against 71 kW).
The Case 580SN is ahead on: more torque, digs deeper, reaches further, lower to transport. The JCB 4CX is ahead on: more power, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster.
Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Case 580SN and the JCB 4CX drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.
At a glance
Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.
| Figure | Case 580SN | JCB 4CX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 8,078 kg | 8,600 kg |
| Gross powerHigher is better | 72 kW | 74.2 kW+3% |
| Max torqueHigher is better | 453 Nm+3% | 440 Nm |
| Max dig depthHigher is better | 4.41 m+2% | 4.32 m |
| Reach at ground level, from slew centreHigher is better | 5.55 m+3% | 5.4 m |
| Maximum hinge pin heightHigher is better | 3.42 m | 3.46 m+1% |
| Shovel capacityHigher is better | 0.79 m³ | 1.2 m³+52% |
| Pump flowHigher is better | 156 L/min | 165 L/min+6% |
| Fuel tankHigher is better | 132 L | 160 L+21% |
| Top speedHigher is better | 39.6 km/h | 40 km/h+1% |
| Cab roof heightLower is better | 2.72 m+10% | 3.03 m |
| Total travel length | 7.12 m | 5.91 m |
All specifications
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Dimensions
Total travel length7.12 m5.91 m4CX
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 tyres3.54 m
Cab roof height2.72 m3.03 m
Height to top of canopy2.66 mNot published
Height to top of exhaust stack2.62 mNot published
Wheelbase2.15 m2.22 m
Overall transport width2.17 mNot published
Ground clearance at backhoe frame0.381 mNot published
Angle of departure19°19°
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 bucket2.33 mStandard shovel width, 4CX
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 published1.36 m
Ground clearance (stabiliser foot)Not published0.34 m
Slew ground clearanceNot published0.5 m
Steering wheel centre heightNot published1.88 m
Rear frame widthNot published2.36 m
Shovel width (option)Not published2.44 m
Approach angleNot published74°
Interference angle / ramp to ground planeNot published118°
Kerb-to-kerb turning circle (unbraked)Not published9.1 m
Loader clearance circle (unbraked)Not published10.7 m
Kerb-to-kerb turning circle (braked)Not published8 m
Loader clearance circle (braked)Not published9.5 m
Backhoe performance
Max dig depth4.41 m4.32 m
Max dig depth (Extendahoe extended)5.47 mNot published
Digging depth, 610 mm flat bottom4.37 m4.29 m
Digging depth, 2440 mm flat bottom4.06 mNot published
Reach at ground level, from slew centre5.55 m5.4 m
Reach at ground level, from slew centre (Extendahoe extended)6.58 mNot published
Reach from rear axle centreline at ground line6.66 m6.74 m
Max load-over height3.67 mLoading height, standard backhoe3.84 mMaximum loadover height, standard dipper
Loading reach1.41 mNot published
Bucket tearout force61 kN6,324 kgfPower mode, standard dipper
Bucket tearout force (Power Lift)64 kNNot published
Dipper tearout force39 kN3,893 kgf
Dipper tearout force (Power Lift)40 kNNot published
Swing arc180°Not published
Max dig depth (Extradig extended)Not published5.53 m
Max dig depth with deep profile bucketNot published4.67 m
Reach at full height, to slew centreNot published2.82 m
Side reach to machine centre lineNot published6.02 m
SAE operating heightNot published5.45 m
SAE loadover heightNot published3.39 m
Total kingpost travelNot published1.16 m
Bucket rotationNot published201°
Max reach (extending dipper)Not published7.1 m
Bucket tearout force (speed mode)Not published5,431 kgf
Lift capacity of bucket pivot at full reachNot published2,046 kg
Loader performance
Shovel capacity0.79 m³1.2 m³
Lift capacity to full height3,195 kgLong Lip bucket, calculated valueNot published
Shovel breakout force50 kN6,227 kgfLoader breakout - shovel, GP shovel
Lift breakout force45 kN5,936 kgf
Dump height with standard bucket2.69 m2.69 m
Maximum operating height (loader)4.18 mNot published
Maximum hinge pin height3.42 m3.46 m
Bucket hinge pin height at SAE carry0.345 mNot published
Dump angle at full height47°45°
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 flat0.14 m
Reach from front axle centreline, bucket on ground2.07 mNot published
Max load-over height (loader)Not published3.21 m
Pin forward reachNot published0.41 m
Reach at ground (toe plate horizontal)Not published1.42 m
Maximum reach at full heightNot published1.21 m
Reach at full height, fully dumpedNot published0.82 m
Rollback at ground positionNot published45°
Rated operating capacityNot published4,638 kgGP shovel, ISO 14397:2007
Weight
Operating weight8,078 kg8,600 kg
Operating weight (configuration 2)8,958 kgNot published
Operating weight (brochure, fixed dipper)Not published8,178 kg
Operating weight (brochure, extended dipper)Not published8,578 kg
Engine
Engine modelFPT F5BFL413B, diesel 4-stroke, turbocharged, HPCRJCB DieselMax 4.4, turbocharged and intercooled
EmissionsTier 4 FinalStage II / Stage IIIB
Cylinders44
Displacement3.4 L4.4 L
Gross power72 kW (97 hp)At 2,200 rpm74.2 kW (100hp)ISO 14396 (SAE J1995 gross) at 2,200 rpm
Net power71 kW (95 hp)At 2,200 rpmNot published
Max torque453 NmGross at 1,400 rpm; net 452 N·m440 Nm
Transmission
Transmission4F/4R Power Shuttle synchromesh (standard); PowerDrive H-Type 4F/4R powershift with auto shift and direct drive (optional)JCB Powershift 4F/4R with TorqueLock (standard, AWS 74.2 kW); 6-speed Autoshift optional
Top speed39.6 km/h40 km/h
Steer modesNot publishedFour-wheel steer, two-wheel steer, crab steer
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 rpm165 L/min
Max pressure238 bar251 barSystem relief pressure
Gear pump flow, pumps 1 & 3Not published82 or 80 L/min at 1,700 rpm (territory specific)
Gear pump flow, pump 2Not published73 or 64 L/min at 1,700 rpm (territory specific)
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-plyNot published
Rear tyres19.5 L x 24.0 or 500/70 R24, 10-plyNot published
Service capacities
Fuel tank132 L160 L
DEF tank13.5 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tank118 L117 L
Hydraulic reservoir, with filter50.5 LNot published
Engine oil, with filter8 L15 L
Cooling system18 LWith heater18.5 L
Transmission (4WD standard)19.4 LNot published
Rear axle13.6 LDifferential and planetaries16 L
Front drive axle, differential7.7 L4WD, 580N/580SNNot published
Front axle planetary hub, each0.5 L4WD, 580N/580SNNot published
Gearbox, with filterNot published16 L
Front drive axleNot published16 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
Axles
Front axle static load ratingNot published25,000 kg
Front axle dynamic load ratingNot published12,500 kg
Rear axle static load ratingNot published25,000 kg
Rear axle dynamic load ratingNot published12,500 kg
Front axle oscillationNot published16°
Sources: Case 580SN Construction King Backhoe Loader specifications (Tier 4 Final, 2023) · JCB 3CX/4CX Eco Backhoe Loader brochure 9999/5756 11/13 Issue 1 (T2/T3), Galadari (UAE dealer) download
Drawn to scale
Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.
Case 580SN vs JCB 4CX: questions
Which is bigger, the Case 580SN or JCB 4CX?
By operating weight the JCB 4CX is the biggest at 8.6 t, then the Case 580SN at 8.08 t.
Which has more power, the Case 580SN or JCB 4CX?
The JCB 4CX: Case 580SN 72 kW (97 hp), JCB 4CX 74.2 kW (100hp) (gross power), a 3% difference.
Which digs deeper, the Case 580SN or JCB 4CX?
The Case 580SN: Case 580SN 4.41 m, JCB 4CX 4.32 m (max dig depth), a 2% difference.
Which reaches further, the Case 580SN or JCB 4CX?
The Case 580SN: Case 580SN 5.55 m, JCB 4CX 5.4 m (reach at ground level, from slew centre), a 3% difference.
Which has the bigger bucket, the Case 580SN or JCB 4CX?
The JCB 4CX: Case 580SN 0.79 m³, JCB 4CX 1.2 m³ (shovel capacity), a 52% difference.
Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Case 580SN or JCB 4CX?
The JCB 4CX: Case 580SN 132 L, JCB 4CX 160 L (fuel tank), a 21% 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?
Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.
