If you weren’t looking closely, you might have missed Case Construction Equipment’s sneak preview of its new Utility Plus backhoe loader at the ARA Show in Orlando, Florida, this week – one of more than 30 new machines set to officially launch at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023.
The economical model drops some of the bells and whistles found on a standard loader, resulting in a 15-20% lower purchase price, says Dave Garton, manager of national accounts, Case CE.
It offers rental companies the opportunity to “finally make money renting a backhoe,” says Garton. “It’s a full-size backhoe that smaller rental companies can get into at a more reasonable price.”
While no official specs were shared by the manufacturer – and no model number is listed on the machine – Garton says the Utility Plus shares similarities with Case's 580N EP backhoe.
Geared toward the rental market, the 580N EP runs on a 74-horsepower, Tier 4 Final FPT diesel engine. There is no diesel exhaust fluid to add and no particulate filter to maintain on the unit. The backhoe delivers nearly 3,000 pounds of lifting force and over 11,500 pounds of breakout force.
A comparison view of Case's 580N EP backhoe.Case Construction Equipment
