Case 580N Backhoe Loader: Specs, Parts & Common Issues
Produced 2008 - present in naturally aspirated form, the 580N is the current-generation Construction King small-frame backhoe loader. FPT NEF F4HE 4.5L Tier 3 engine at launch, transitioning through Tier 4 Interim (DPF + EGR) to Tier 4 Final F5BFL413C 3.4L (SCR + DEF) over the production run. Wet-disc brakes, Powershift transmission option, and the most refined cab and operator station in the Construction King family.
The Case 580N is the naturally aspirated version of the current-generation Construction King small-frame backhoe loader. It came to market in 2008 as the N-generation replacement for the 580M and continues in production today alongside the turbocharged 580 Super N. The 580N spans three emissions tier configurations over its run: Tier 3 (2008-~2011) with the FPT NEF F4HE9484 4.5L engine, Tier 4 Interim (~2011-2014) with DPF and EGR added to the F4HE, and Tier 4 Final (2014-present) with the smaller-displacement FPT F5BFL413C 3.4L engine paired with SCR and DEF.
For owners maintaining a 580N today, the most useful single fact is the emissions tier configuration. Engine, after-treatment, ECU, and certain filter and sensor parts differ meaningfully between Tier 3, Tier 4 Interim, and Tier 4 Final machines. The CS-580N-T4AB-FK filter kit in our catalog is Tier 4 Interim/Final specific - Tier 3 machines use different filter sets. The most-replaced 580N service item is the 100522A1 bushing - which cross-fits 570MXT, 580M, 580N, and 590 Super M.
At-a-glance specifications
Case 580N - factory specifications
- Production years
- 2008 - present
- Predecessor
- Case 580M (2001 - 2008)
- Sibling
- Case 580 Super N (turbocharged)
- Engine (Tier 3, 2008-~2011)
- FPT NEF F4HE9484 4.5L 4-cylinder
- Engine (Tier 4 Interim, ~2011-2014)
- FPT NEF F4HE with DPF and EGR
- Engine (Tier 4 Final, 2014-present)
- FPT F5BFL413C 3.4L with SCR + DEF
- Displacement
- 4.5 L (Tier 3 / Interim) → 3.4 L (Tier 4 Final)
- Cylinders
- 4, liquid-cooled, direct-injection diesel (Common-Rail on Tier 4)
- Power
- ~79 HP net / ~88 HP gross (varies by tier)
- Transmission
- Case 4-speed power shuttle (standard); Powershift optional
- Drive
- 2WD standard; 4WD optional (Carraro)
- Brakes
- Wet-disc multi-plate
- Hydraulic system
- Open-center or load-sensing (Tier 4 Final, depending on configuration)
- System pressure
- ~3,000 - 3,335 psi
- Operating weight
- ~15,500 - 17,500 lb (varies with configuration)
- Backhoe dig depth
- Up to ~14 ft (standard) or ~18 ft (Extendahoe)
- Loader breakout
- ~10,500 - 11,500 lb
- Cab
- N-generation cab with refined HVAC and controls; optional A/C standard on most configurations
Tier 3 → Tier 4 Interim → Tier 4 Final progression
The 580N's most important factual feature is the emissions tier configuration, which determines engine, after-treatment, ECU, and several service items:
- Tier 3 (2008 - ~2011) - FPT NEF F4HE9484 4.5L Common-Rail diesel. No DPF, no SCR. Passive oxidation catalyst on the exhaust. Same engine family that arrived on the 580M Series III in 2008.
- Tier 4 Interim (~2011 - 2014) - F4HE 4.5L with cooled EGR plus DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter). DPF requires periodic active regeneration (parked or in-operation). New ECU and harness configuration. The CS-580N-T4AB-FK filter kit covers this and Tier 4 Final.
- Tier 4 Final (2014 - present) - FPT F5BFL413C 3.4L Common-Rail with SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) and DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) injection. Displacement drops to 3.4L (down from 4.5L) but power is maintained through more efficient combustion. DEF tank, dosing module, and SCR catalyst all introduced as new service items.
Identifying your tier visually: a short straight stack with only a muffler suggests Tier 3; a large canister-shaped after-treatment behind the cab is the Tier 4 Interim DPF; a separate DEF tank near the fuel tank (with blue-labeled cap) plus SCR mixing and catalyst hardware confirms Tier 4 Final.
How the 580N differs from the 580 Super N
The 580N and 580 Super N share their chassis, transmission base architecture, axles, brakes, hydraulics, cab, and most loader and backhoe iron. The differences are confined to the engine and supporting systems:
- Engine - 580N uses naturally aspirated variants of the FPT NEF family; 580 Super N uses turbocharged versions of the same blocks.
- Power output - 580N approximately 79 HP net / 88 HP gross; 580 Super N approximately 90-97 HP net.
- Turbocharger - only on the Super N. The Super N's turbo and intake plumbing differ from the 580N's NA exhaust configuration.
- Cooling capacity - slightly larger on the Super N to handle turbo heat.
- Filter requirements - turbo-specific air filtration on the Super N.
Most chassis, hydraulic, and cab service items interchange between the two. Many parts in our catalog label "580N, 580SN" indicating cross-fit between the two variants on shared systems.
How the 580N differs from the 580M
The 580N is a substantial platform refresh of the 580M with emissions-driven changes:
- Engine family change - 580M Series III used the F4HE; 580N Tier 3 continues that engine, but Tier 4 Final adopts the smaller F5BFL 3.4L.
- After-treatment introduction - DPF (Tier 4 Interim) and SCR + DEF (Tier 4 Final) didn't exist on the 580M. These are entirely new service systems on the 580N.
- Cab and controls refinement - N-generation cab is more refined with updated HVAC, controls, and operator-station electronics.
- Same wet-disc brakes - wet-disc multi-plate brake architecture continues unchanged.
- Hydraulic system updates - most N-generation machines use refined hydraulics; later Tier 4 Final configurations may include load-sensing hydraulics depending on order spec.
The FPT engine families
The 580N runs FPT (Fiat Powertrain Technologies, formerly Iveco) industrial diesel engines across its production:
The FPT NEF F4HE9484 is the same 4.5L four-cylinder family that arrived on the 580M Series III in 2008. Common-Rail injection, electronic engine management, no after-treatment beyond a passive oxidation catalyst on Tier 3 machines. Tier 4 Interim machines add cooled EGR and a DPF to the same engine block.
The FPT F5BFL413C 3.4L is the Tier 4 Final engine - a smaller-displacement four-cylinder paired with SCR and DEF injection for substantially reduced NOx emissions. The smaller engine maintains similar power output through higher injection pressures and more efficient combustion. This is the engine on currently-produced 580Ns.
Both engine families are part of FPT's broader industrial-diesel ecosystem and have moderate parts availability through both Case-branded and FPT industrial channels.
Verified top-selling 580N parts
The parts table below covers the routine service and high-cross-fit parts for this model.
| Part # | Part | Why it sells |
|---|---|---|
| 100522A1 | Bushing (multi-fit 570MXT/580M/580N/590SM) | Common service bushing. Wide cross-fit across the modern Case backhoe and loader landscaper line plus 585G/586G forklifts. |
| 84421604 | Stabilizer outrigger cylinder (PVE, 580N) | 580N-specific stabilizer outrigger cylinder. |
| 84259226 | Stabilizer / dipper cylinder seal repacking kit (580N) | Seal repacking kit for stabilizer and dipper cylinders. Bulldog / Hercules hydraulics builds. |
| 87711038 | O-ring (570N / 580N / 590SM) | Standard hydraulic O-ring with broad N-series cross-fit. |
| 84551146 | Boom cylinder (new PVE, 580N) | 580N-specific new boom cylinder. |
| 84259225 | Bucket cylinder seal kit (580EV / 580N / 590SN) | Wide cross-fit bucket cylinder seal kit covering 580N, 580EV electric, and 590SN. |
| 87434672 | Hydraulic pump (580N) | 580N-specific main hydraulic pump. |
| 84421600 | Loader bucket tilt cylinder (rebuilt, 580N) | Rebuilt OEM loader bucket tilt cylinder. |
| 84487462-U | Backhoe boom (used, low-hour, 580N) | Used low-hour take-off backhoe boom - cost-effective alternative to new structural casting. |
| 47458137 | Dipper / crowd cylinder (580N) | 580N-specific dipper cylinder - the highest-cycle hydraulic component on the backhoe. |
| 48057059 | Swing cylinder (580L / 580M / 580N) | Swing cylinder with broad cross-fit across L, M, and N generations. |
| 51564348 | Torque converter flex plate kit (570N / 580N / 590SN) | Torque converter flex plate kit. Cross-fits 570N, 580N, and 590SN. |
| 84421594-R | Bucket cylinder (rebuilt, 580N) | Rebuilt 580N bucket cylinder. |
| 84421594-N | Bucket cylinder (new, 580N) | New 580N bucket cylinder. |
| CS-580N-T4AB-FK | Tier 4A/4B filter kit (580N) | Tier 4 Interim / Tier 4 Final filter maintenance kit - air, fuel, oil, hydraulic, and transmission filters. Use only on Tier 4 machines. |
| 87708394 | Rear axle center differential service kit (570N EP / 580N / 580M Ser. 3) | Center differential service kit. Cross-fits 570N EP loader landscaper, 580N, and 580M Series III. |
| 84171343K | Dipper links to dipper pin kit | Pin and bushing kit for dipper-links-to-dipper interface. Standard dipper and mechanical coupler configurations. |
| 84248656 | Boom pin (boom at boom and dipper cylinder) | Boom pin at the boom cylinder and dipper cylinder interfaces. |
| P1139855X | Ball bearing (570N EP / 580N / 580SM / 586H) | Wide cross-fit ball bearing across the modern Case industrial line. |
| 401054A1 | Tie rod 2WD late style (580M, 580N, 590N) | Tie rod with cross-fit to 580M and 590 N-generation. Front-axle steering component. |
For a comprehensive Case 580N parts inventory beyond these top-sellers, browse the Case backhoe loader parts hub.
Common issues and what to expect
Tier 4 after-treatment service
The Tier 4 Interim DPF and Tier 4 Final SCR / DEF systems are the most common sources of service complaints on N-generation machines. DPF active regeneration faults, DEF dosing module failures, and NOx sensor faults are routine items. Most can be cleared and reset with dealer service tools; some require replacement of the affected sensor or module.
Hydraulic cylinder seal failure
The 84259226 stabilizer / dipper seal kit and 84259225 bucket cylinder seal kit are the high-volume seal kits. Even on relatively newer 580N machines, cylinder seal degradation is the most common hydraulic-system service item.
Hydraulic pump wear
The 87434672 hydraulic pump is the 580N-specific main pump. Symptoms of pump failure: lazy boom and dipper, weak stabilizers, longer cycle times under load.
Boom and dipper cylinder wear
The 84551146 new boom cylinder and 47458137 dipper cylinder are the major hydraulic-cylinder service items on the 580N. The 84487462-U used backhoe boom is available as a low-hour take-off when the main structural boom casting needs replacement.
Bushing wear (very high volume)
The 100522A1 bushing wears at multiple pivot points on the loader and backhoe. Stock a few; they're consumed during routine pin and bushing service.
Stabilizer cylinder wear
The 84421604 stabilizer cylinder is a high-cycle hydraulic component - replace when the cylinder weeps or loses holding pressure.
Powershift transmission service (option)
If your 580N has the optional Powershift transmission, the transmission controller is the most common service item when shifting becomes erratic. The Powershift's mechanical components are durable.
Tier 4 filter kit (correct emissions tier)
Use the CS-580N-T4AB-FK filter kit only on Tier 4 Interim or Tier 4 Final machines. Tier 3 machines use different filter sets.
Working on a Case 580N?
The 580N's emissions tier configuration is the most important parts-ordering fact about the machine. Our parts specialists can verify Tier 3 / Tier 4 Interim / Tier 4 Final by serial number and walk you through the cross-references to the 580M predecessor and 580 Super N sibling.
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Request a PartWhere the 580N sits in the Construction King family
The 580N is the N-generation naturally aspirated Construction King small-frame backhoe loader, currently in production. It sits alongside the turbocharged 580 Super N. Above it sits the larger-frame 590 Super N (same engine family, larger chassis). Before the 580N came the 580M with the Case 445T/M family engine. The 580EV electric variant arrived in 2024 on a 580 Super N chassis. The 580N (along with its turbocharged sibling) represents the current state of the Construction King platform - the most refined cab, the most modern emissions hardware, and the most parts-supportable N-generation Case backhoe in our inventory.
