Case CX130C Excavator: 2012-2017 13-Ton C-Series Excavator
The Case CX130C is a 13-ton class C-Series excavator produced from 2012 to 2017. It brought the platform to Tier 4 Interim emissions with a refined operator cab and updated electrohydraulic controls, sitting between the CX130B and CX130D in Case's full-size excavator lineup.
Where the CX130C fits in the Case excavator line
The CX130C is a 13-ton class C-Series excavator. It sits between the CX130B and the CX130D in Case's full-size excavator lineup, representing the Tier 4 Interim generation of the 13-ton platform. The C-Series brought updated cab ergonomics, refined electrohydraulic control valves, and emissions-compliant powertrain components while retaining the proven hydrostatic dual-path drive and conventional tail-swing configuration of the platform.
Case CX130C Excavator - Quick Specs
- Class
- 13-Ton Excavator
- Generation
- C-Series
- Production
- 2012 - 2017
- Engine
- Tier 4 Interim Diesel
- Drivetrain
- Hydrostatic Dual-Path
- Undercarriage
- Steel Track
- Tail Swing
- Conventional
- Predecessor
- CX130B
- Successor
- CX130D
Engine, hydraulics, and drivetrain
The CX130C runs a Tier 4 Interim diesel through a hydrostatic dual-path drivetrain into a steel-track undercarriage. The main hydraulic pump - commonly a load-sensing piston pump - drives boom, dipper, bucket, swing, and propel circuits through electrohydraulic control valves. The Tier 4 Interim engine adds EGR cooler service, a diesel particulate filter (DPF), and on some configurations SCR aftertreatment with DEF dosing.
Common-rail injection demands clean fuel and tight water separation - the most frequent cause of premature injector failure on the C-Series is fuel contamination. The swing system runs a dedicated swing motor and reduction gear over a large-diameter swing bearing, with a swing brake holding upper-frame position when idle.
Common service items on the CX130C
- Engine internals: Tier 4 Interim diesel pistons, rings, sleeves, head gaskets. Common-rail injection.
- Aftertreatment: DPF service intervals and regeneration behavior, DEF tank and dosing module, SCR catalyst, EGR cooler service.
- Fuel system: Common-rail injectors, lift pump, primary and secondary filters with tight water-separator standards.
- Cooling system: Radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, charge-air cooler, hoses, belts.
- Hydraulic system: Boom, dipper, bucket and swing cylinder seal kits, main pump rebuild, electrohydraulic control valves, hoses.
- Boom and dipper: Pin and bushing service at every joint, bucket pins, thumb attachment hardware, quick-coupler service.
- Undercarriage: Steel track inspection and replacement, rollers, idlers, drive sprockets, recoil springs.
- Swing system: Swing motor and reduction gear service, swing bearing inspection, swing brake.
- Electrical / ECU: Engine ECU, instrument cluster, sensors, harness, telematics module on equipped units.
- Cab glass and wiper: KHN16820 24-inch wiper blade, KHN3046 front lower glass, KHN2632 front upper glass cross-fit across Case and Link-Belt excavators.
- Operator station: Seat, joystick controls, pedal linkage, instrument panel, cab HVAC.
Parts we carry for the Case CX130C
| Category | Common Parts | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Tier 4 Interim diesel internals, pistons, rings, sleeves, gaskets | Browse Engine |
| Aftertreatment | DPF, DEF, SCR, EGR components | Browse Aftertreatment |
| Fuel System | Common-rail injectors, lift pump, filters | Browse Fuel System |
| Cooling | Radiator, water pump, charge-air cooler, hoses | Browse Cooling |
| Hydraulics | Main pump, swing motor, cylinders, seal kits, valves | Browse Hydraulics |
| Boom / Dipper | Pins, bushings, bucket and quick-coupler hardware | Browse Boom / Dipper |
| Undercarriage | Steel tracks, rollers, idlers, sprockets, recoil springs | Browse Undercarriage |
| Swing | Swing motor, reduction gear, swing bearing | Browse Swing |
| Cab Glass / Wiper | KHN16820 wiper, KHN3046 lower glass, KHN2632 upper glass (Case/Link-Belt cross-fit) | Browse Cab Glass |
| Electrical / ECU | ECU, sensors, harness, instrument cluster | Browse Electrical |
| Operator Station | Seat, joysticks, pedal linkage, gauges | Browse Operator Station |
Need a part for your Case CX130C Excavator?
Common-rail injectors, hydraulic main pumps, swing bearings, and aftertreatment components are the highest-value items on a CX130C. Call our parts team with your serial number and we'll match the right component to your machine.
Request a PartWhat to verify before ordering
- Serial number. Confirm the serial on the CX130C before ordering year-specific parts.
- Engine serial. Engine internal parts must match the engine serial number.
- Hydraulic cylinder bore. Cylinder seal kit fit depends on bore dimension - measure before ordering.
- Tier 4 emissions revision. DPF and DEF/SCR components saw revisions during production - confirm by serial.
- Engine ECU calibration. Common-rail injectors and ECU sensors are calibrated to specific build years.
- Bucket and quick coupler. Quick-coupler interface varies - confirm before ordering attachment-side hardware.
Why the CX130C still earns a paycheck
The Case CX130C is a 13-ton class production excavator - general site work, utility installation, residential and commercial earthmoving, and mining or quarry work depending on configuration. Operators who came up on the CX130B find the C-Series cab and controls a natural progression, and the platform's parts ecosystem benefits from heavy commonality with the contemporary Link-Belt excavator family.
Maintenance priorities on a CX130C: clean fuel and tight water separation for common-rail injection, DPF regen behavior tracking, hydraulic oil condition, swing-bearing lubrication, steel-track tension and undercarriage wear monitoring, and pin and bushing service at every boom and dipper joint. Broken Tractor maintains parts coverage across the Case excavator family.
