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Case 580B or 680K. Which one is better?

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J H

02-03-2004 10:24:42




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I'm looking for a backhoe and I found 2 pretty good deals on a case 1980 580b and 1987 680k nearby. I am asking for input on which one is better. I know the 680K is a bigger machine, but I see a lot more 580B's on the market than 680K's and was wondering if the 680K's had any gotchas that anyone knows about. Or if people are just getting rid of their 580B's to get something else. You know every once in a while there is a model that no one should buy because it had some design problems or maintenance issues. I ran into this when I bought a boom lift. Anyway, if anyone has any thoughts, I would much appreciate it. thanks, J

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JimKS

02-05-2004 20:13:07




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 Re: Case 580B or 680K. Which one is better? in reply to J H, 02-03-2004 10:24:42  
Parts will be much cheaper and more common for the 580.



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Grant

02-04-2004 11:22:09




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 Re: Case 580B or 680K. Which one is better? in reply to J H, 02-03-2004 10:24:42  
It really depends on what you want to do and where you are. If you plan on working on a hilly area, definitely go with the 580(its not as top-heavy). The 680 is a huge tractor, and can easily be too much for the job. However, the 680 does have much more power, and what goes with that are bigger, more expensive, and less common parts to replace. In my experience, we had an early 90s 480F that was basically the same as i think an early 80s 580. Compared to our 580M and Super K, that "little" tractor could go more places and handled snow/mud much better than its bigger models. However, the bigger ones have much more power and ability to handle more demanding jobs. The 480F was one tough tractor though. It started much better in cold weather than even the new 580M (without ether). Personally I would not go with the 680. I haven't seen them nearly as often on dealer lots and auctions as i have 580s. Also many of the 580 letter components were interchangable. That can save on replacement part cost too. Just my 2 cents.

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Max

02-03-2004 20:14:24




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 Re: Case 580B or 680K. Which one is better? in reply to J H, 02-03-2004 10:24:42  
For starters the 580B was last produced in 75 with the 580c coming along in 76. With the 580 series being more popular it will have a better resale value. After the G model on the 680 series, I think these units started getting better. The 680 is a little more complex with its size, hydraulics, and power train but if that doesn't bother you then go for the 680. If you plan on changing the Backhoe bucket, the 680 series bucket might be harder to find than the standard 580. One word of caution though, the 680 is one heavy machine so if you plan on hauling, hopefully you'll have a good heavy duty trailer and one that has a low hieght(the hoe likes power and phone lines not to mention bridges when the hoe is positioned wrong on the trailer).

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J H

02-04-2004 03:59:07




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 Re: Re: Case 580B or 680K. Which one is better? in reply to Max, 02-03-2004 20:14:24  
Thank you for the info. I'll have to make a note to look at the nameplate when I take a look at 580B. I was told 1980 and haven't seen it yet. Good to hear the 680K isn't a problem. I heard about the earlier series ones, but didn't know when they started to become decent. Thanks.



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gm

02-03-2004 18:14:32




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 Re: Case 580B or 680K. Which one is better? in reply to J H, 02-03-2004 10:24:42  
I'd say most people get rid of backhoes because they are done using them or they wish to upgrade to a 4wd model. Might as well go with the bigger newer model, if those are your two options. Or, save yourself a buck and buy my 530. -Greg



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