CASE Goes Electric: Full Equipment Tour at CONEXPO

TL;DR

Case Construction showcases its full EV lineup at CONEXPO, including the world's only electric backhoe, a mini track loader, and mini excavator.

Key Points

• 1.The Case 580 EV is the only electric backhoe on the market. Based on the proven diesel platform invented by Case in the 1960s, it uses 72 kWh NMC batteries and two independent electric motors — one for ground drive via a power-shift transmission, one for the hydraulic pump.
• 2.Independent motors give the 580 EV a performance advantage over diesel. On diesel machines, engine RPM controls both drive and hydraulic flow; on the EV, the two systems are fully decoupled, allowing operators to optimize speed and hydraulic output separately.
• 3.Runtime is 4–8 hours depending on workload, with overnight Level 2 AC charging. The machine uses a J1772 port with an 11 kW onboard charger, taking roughly 7–8 hours to fully charge — ideal for municipal fleets that park at a home base nightly.
• 4.Maintenance costs are roughly half that of a diesel machine. Eliminating the diesel engine removes after-treatment systems and DEF (urea), though hydraulic fluid and transmission fluid maintenance remain.
• 5.The new electric mini track loader uses 21 kWh LFP batteries and dual drive motors. Each track is driven by a separate electric motor for differential steering and tank turns, with a third motor powering the hydraulic system; fully tunable electronic controls allow speed profiles for indoor vs. outdoor use.
• 6.The CX-25 EV mini excavator is the most popular category of electrified construction equipment. It replaces the diesel engine with a battery and electric motor driving a hydrostatic pump for both tracks and all boom hydraulics, while battery mass reduces the need for steel counterweights compared to the diesel equivalent.