EQUIPMENT FOCUS
46 May/June 2016 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com
CASE 580N EP BACKHOE LOADER
The 580N EP backhoe loader from Case features a Tier 4
Final solution that requires no fluids or diesel particulate filter
(DPF) maintenance/upkeep. The 580N EP comes standard with
adjustable SmartClutch, which lets operators customize the
feel of forward-to-reverse transitions (smooth, moderate or
aggressive) to their preference, and the SmartFit bucket tooth
system, which features heavy-duty self-sharpening teeth and a
hammerless fastener system for easy installation. The backhoe
is designed to allow customers a price-competitive machine
with the ability to personalize it with available options such
as speed-selectable automatic Ride Control, Comfort Steer
and the ProControl swing dampening system. As with all Case
backhoe loaders, the 580N EP also comes standard with Case's
SiteWatch telematics.
JCB ENTRY-LEVEL 3CX BACKHOE WITH PILOT CONTROLS
JCB's popular entry-level 3CX, a 14-foot full-size backhoe loader built in Savannah, Ga., is now
available with pilot controls. The U.S.-built machine boasts a class-leading 13,063-pound
loader breakout force and 6,354-lbf loader lift capacity to its full height. The excavator bucket
has a 13,942-pound breakout force,
and is powered by a JCB EcoMax
Tier 4 Final engine delivering 74 hp.
This highly efficient power plant has
no requirement for a costly Diesel
Particulate Filter or any form of
exhaust after-treatment such as DEF,
reducing operating costs and allowing
for quicker turnaround time between
rentals. The addition of pilot controls
BA C K H O E S A N D E X C AVAT O R S
BOBCAT E32 COMPACT EXCAVATOR
A popular model in the 3- to 4-ton size class, the 33.5-horsepower Bobcat E32 compact excavator
excels in a variety of high-load conditions due to class-leading multi-function cycle times. The
new Tier 4-compliant compact excavator features a non-DPF engine solution, first-class operator
comfort, and ample dig depth and reach. The E32 conventional-tail-swing compact excavator can
perform well in tight spaces and sustain travel speeds during pushing and climbing functions.
Forward-mount instrumentation system allows the operator to maintain awareness of machine
vitals without losing focus on the task at hand. Cold weather protection temporarily limits the
maximum engine speed (rpm) to prevent premature component wear or failure. An optional
extendable arm provides up to 30 inches of additional reach when at full extension, minimizing
machine repositioning and improving operator productivity.
HITACHI ZX85USB-5
The ZX85USB-5 ultrashort-radius excavator from Hitachi is perfect for landscape and irrigation
work and projects in congested areas. The independent-swing boom lets you dig parallel to
walls and foundations, and the standard backfill blade further expands versatility. Rubber
crawler pads make this machine perfect for big landscaping jobs. Even with its short stature,
this model provides plenty of in-cab amenities. The spacious cab offers best-in-class visibility;
more side-to-side leg room; and enhanced, easier-to-use multi-function/multilingual monitor,
rearview camera and more. The Yanmar engine employs a cooled exhaust gas recirculation
platform paired with a diesel particulate filter and diesel oxidation catalyst to meet EPA Final
Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV emissions regulations.
