Case TX742 Telehandler: Compact Telescopic Handler with Backhoe-Platform Cross-Fit
The Case TX742 is the compact member of the modern Case Telehandler line, built for tight job sites where lift height and capacity matter but a full-size telehandler is too much machine. It shares a meaningful amount of driveline hardware with the Case 580M / 590SM backhoe loaders and the 586G rough-terrain forklift, so service parts cross-fit cleanly across the CNH backhoe platform.
Where the TX742 fits in the Case telehandler line
The Case TX742 is the compact member of the modern Case Telehandler line - sized below the heavier TX170-45 and the boom-purpose-built 686G. What makes the TX742 stand out for parts customers is its driveline sharing with the Case 580M / 590SM backhoe loaders and the 586G rough-terrain forklift. That means service parts like the 85826230 engine fan belt cross-fit cleanly across the CNH backhoe-platform family.
For fleets that already run Case backhoes, the TX742 simplifies parts stocking - many cooling, engine, and driveline service items pull from the same shelf as the 580M/590SM.
Case TX742 Telehandler - Quick Specs
- Class
- Compact Telescopic Handler
- Engine
- Case / CNH Diesel
- Cross-Fit Platform
- 580M, 590SM, 586G, 440CT
- Direct-Fit Service
- 85826230 engine fan belt
- Boom
- Single-stage telescopic
- Drive
- 4WD, steered axles
- Serial Plate
- RH chassis rail near front axle / cab data plate
- Siblings
- Larger: TX170-45 · Class: 686G
Engine, transmission, and boom hydraulics
The TX742 runs a Case / CNH diesel - the same engine family that powers the Case 580M and 590SM backhoes - through a powershift transmission into a 4-wheel-drive driveline with steered front and rear axles. The single-stage telescopic boom carries the load through a hydraulic lift cylinder and extension cylinder, with a tilt cylinder controlling fork angle.
The 85826230 engine fan belt is a direct-fit Case TX742 service part - the same belt fits Case 580M, 590SM, 586G, and 440CT, which makes cooling-system service routine for fleets already stocking belts for the backhoe platform.
Common service items on the TX742
- Engine internals: Case / CNH diesel pistons, rings, sleeves, bearings, head gaskets, full overhaul kits - same engine family as Case 580M / 590SM.
- Cooling system: 85826230 engine fan belt (direct-fit). Radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, hoses, charge-air cooler.
- Powershift transmission: Powershift clutch packs, transmission filters and oil, torque converter service.
- Drivetrain - axles: 4WD front and rear axle service, planetary final drives, U-joints, driveshafts, steering joints.
- Boom hydraulics: Lift cylinder, extension cylinder, tilt cylinder seal kits.
- Boom wear pads: Side, top, and bottom wear pads - high-wear service items on telehandlers, replace as scoring appears.
- Carriage / forks: Quick-attach carriage hardware, fork tine wear, fork retention pins.
- Steering: Steering valve, steering cylinder seal kits, mode selector valve for crab / circle / front steering modes.
- Brakes: Wet-disc service brakes, brake oil filters, park brake actuation.
- Cab and electrical: Cab HVAC, ECU, instrument cluster, sensors, wiring harness, alternator, starter.
Parts we carry for the Case TX742
| Category | Common Parts | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Case / CNH diesel internals, overhaul kits | Browse Engine Parts |
| Cooling - Fan Belt | 85826230 engine fan belt (TX742 direct-fit) | Browse Fan Belt |
| Cooling - Other | Radiator, water pump, charge-air cooler | Browse Cooling |
| Transmission | Powershift clutch packs, torque converter, filters | Browse Transmission |
| Drivetrain | 4WD axle service, planetary finals, driveshafts | Browse Drivetrain |
| Boom Hydraulics | Lift, extension, tilt cylinder seal kits | Browse Boom Hydraulics |
| Boom Wear Pads | Side / top / bottom wear pads | Browse Wear Pads |
| Carriage / Forks | Quick-attach carriage, fork tines, retention pins | Browse Carriage / Forks |
| Steering | Steering valve, steering cylinder seal kits | Browse Steering |
| Brakes | Wet-disc service brakes, brake oil filters | Browse Brakes |
| Cab / Electrical | HVAC, ECU, sensors, harness, alternator, starter | Browse Cab / Electrical |
Need a part for your Case TX742 Telehandler?
Boom wear pads, cylinder seal kits, and CNH diesel engine parts are the highest-value items on a TX742. Call our parts team with your serial number.
Request a PartWhat to verify before ordering
- Serial number. Confirm the serial on the chassis rail or cab data plate before ordering year-specific boom or transmission parts.
- Engine serial. Case / CNH diesel internal parts are calibrated to specific engine serial groups.
- Boom-wear-pad position. Wear pads are position-specific (side vs. top vs. bottom, inner-section vs. outer-section). Confirm position and current pad thickness before ordering.
- Cross-platform parts. Many TX742 service items cross-fit Case 580M, 590SM, 586G, and 440CT - confirm the part number applies to the specific TX742 build position.
- Steering-mode actuator. Telehandlers have 2WS / 4WS / crab steering modes selected through a hydraulic mode valve - confirm valve revision before ordering steering hydraulic service parts.
Why the TX742 still earns a paycheck
The Case TX742 stays in service because compact telehandlers earn their cost back on jobs where lift height matters but a full-size machine doesn’t fit - masonry sites, residential framing, lumber yards, equipment rental fleets. The TX742’s cross-fit driveline with Case 580M / 590SM backhoes simplifies parts sourcing for fleets that already run Case backhoes.
Maintenance priorities on a TX742: clean fuel and quality filtration on the CNH diesel, powershift transmission oil quality, boom-wear-pad inspection (scoring is the first sign), boom hydraulic cylinder seal condition, steering-mode valve health, and the 85826230 fan belt as part of normal cooling service. Broken Tractor maintains parts coverage for the Case Telehandler line.
