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Case 580ST (580 Super T): European-Market Backhoe Spotlight

The Case 580 Super T - European-market sibling of the North American 580N / 580SN, produced 2009-2021 at the CNH Lecce, Italy plant. FPT NEF 4.5L engine, Carraro power shuttle, wet-disc brakes, and parts cross-fitment primarily from the 580N / 580SN catalog.

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Broken Tractor Editorial Team• Updated May 2026• 8 min read

The Case 580ST is the Case 580 Super T - the European/EMEA-market sibling of the North American 580N / 580SN backhoe loader. "ST" is shorthand for "Super T," not "Standard Transmission" or "Super Track." It is a conventional center-pivot loader backhoe, mechanically very similar to the 580 Super N, but with European homologation, lighting, cab specifications, and was built at the CNH Lecce, Italy plant (the same plant that produces Case wheel loaders and other EMEA-market construction equipment).

The 580ST was not sold new in North America. North American buyers can occasionally find imported units, but the typical service population is in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and other CNH international markets. Because the 580ST shares its core mechanical architecture with the 580N / 580SN, most service parts cross from the North American 580 Super N parts catalog - engine, transmission, axles, brakes, hydraulic system, and major linkage parts. The 580ST-specific exceptions are European-spec lighting and electrical, EU-homologated cab fittings, and the Lecce VIN format that doesn't match North American serial patterns.

Production and serials

Available records include three production generation entries for the 580ST, reflecting Tier 3 → Tier 4 Interim → Tier 4 Final transitions across the European emissions cycle:

Total production span is approximately 2009 through 2021. Serial numbers use the CNH Lecce VIN format, not the Burlington/Wichita JJG/NxC patterns documented for the North American 580M/N. Read the data plate inside the cab to identify your build year.

At-a-glance specifications

Parts cross-fitment with the 580N / 580SN

Because the 580ST shares the same fundamental chassis, drivetrain, and hydraulic architecture as the North American 580N and 580 Super N, the majority of service parts cross from those catalogs. Key cross-fit areas:

• Engine - FPT NEF F4HE9484 (4.5 L) on Tier 3 builds matches the Tier 3 580N engine. Internal parts, gaskets, injection components, and accessory drives cross.
• Transmission - Carraro Powershuttle and Powershift options are the same families used on the 580SN.
• Axles - Carraro front 4WD axle and Carraro 28.44FR rear axle are common to the EMEA platform; many components cross to the 580SN parts catalog.
• Brakes - wet-disc multi-plate architecture is the same as the 580SN.
• Hydraulic system - load-sensing closed-center variable-displacement pump matches the 580SN architecture.
• Loader and backhoe cylinders, pins, bushings, and linkage - most cross-fit to the 580SN catalog.

The European-specific parts that do NOT cross are EMEA lighting (different bulb/connector standards), Euro-spec cab interior fittings, certain electrical harnesses, and any homologation-specific items.

Common problems

Documentation specific to the 580ST in English-language forums is thin because the model wasn't sold in North America - the active user base posts in Italian, French, Spanish, and Polish equipment forums. Reported issues for the shared 580SN / 580ST platform are similar across markets:

• FPT NEF common-rail injector fouling on poor-quality diesel fuel
• Carraro Powershuttle solenoid and clutch-pack wear at high hours - same failure pattern as the 580SN
• Load-sensing pump pressure-compensator drift on high-hour units
• SCR / DEF sensor faults on Stage IV (2017-2021) units
• Wet-disc brake oil contamination from axle seal leaks
• Cab seal degradation and HVAC component wear

None of these are 580ST-specific failure modes - they're the platform-typical issues seen across the entire 580SN / 580ST family.

Lineage

The 580ST was succeeded in EMEA by the current B-Series (580B / 590B / 695B), which is a separate naming convention from the original 1971-1976 Case 580B Construction King. For North American buyers, the closest current equivalent to a 580ST is the production 580 Super N - most parts cross between the two.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Case 580ST?

The Case 580 Super T - the European/EMEA-market sibling of the North American 580 Super N. Built at the CNH Lecce, Italy plant from 2009 through 2021. Mechanically very similar to the 580SN, with European homologation, lighting, and cab specifications.

Was the 580ST sold in North America?

No. The 580ST was exclusively an EMEA-market machine. North American buyers occasionally find imported units, but the dealer service network in NA is geared toward the 580 Super N parts catalog. Most service parts cross.

What engine is in a Case 580ST?

The FPT NEF4-445TA/EEA - the same FPT NEF 4.5L 4-cylinder engine family used on the Tier 3 580 Super N. Approximately 97 HP / 72 kW with 453 Nm of torque. Late-generation 2017-2021 builds use FPT HI-eSCR aftertreatment for Stage IV compliance.

Do 580ST parts cross with the 580 Super N?

Most parts cross. Engine internals, Carraro transmission components, wet-disc brake parts, hydraulic cylinder seal kits, and most pin and bushing assemblies are shared. European lighting, cab fittings, and homologation-specific electrical components are the exceptions.

How deep does the 580ST backhoe dig?

Approximately 5,435 mm (17 feet 10 inches) - comparable to the 580 Super N Extendahoe dig depth.

Where is the serial number on a Case 580ST?

On a data plate inside the cab. The 580ST uses CNH Lecce VIN format, which differs from North American JJG / NxC prefixes used on the 580N / 580SN.