Case adds to excavator line

Case Construction Equipment has launched its sizable new CX380E tracked excavator.

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The 268-horsepower, 83,000-pound model is the newest addition to the Racine, Wisconsin-based company's excavator lineup, which Case says continues its focus on developing "swift, smooth smart machines" that help operators get more done.

While engaging in construction, demolition and land clearing activities, Case says the CX380E gives crews "brute power" and intelligent hydraulics for more productivity.

“The CX380E is built for heavy-duty tasks, with 56,000 pounds of breakout force and fast cycle times,” Case says.

Operators can adjust the power to suit a task with four work modes in a range of 10 throttle settings.

The “Super Power” setting offers the maximum possible power while and “Eco Mode” lowers fuel consumption by up to 18 percent compared with previous CASE excavators, according to the company.

“Big jobs demand big machines and the Case CX380E large excavator is exactly that,” says Terry Dolan, head of CNH Construction Brands, North America. (Case is a brand of Europe-based CNH Industrial N.V.) “Built like a beast, it delivers more power and more torque with faster response times, but it also delivers big on the total operator control that our customers expect from Case."

 The CX380E comes with Case telematics and software designed to provide precise data to measure fuel usage and other metrics.

The model also includes a 10-inch touchscreen that lets operators store settings for up to 10 attachments on one screen, making it simple to change attachments in seconds at the touch of a button while reducing the risk of downtime or damage from overloading the attachment, according to Case.

The CX380E also features selectable free swing functionality, giving operators more stability and improved safety with less fatigue when lifting and placing swinging loads, working on uneven terrain or loading trucks, Case says, adding that excavator operators also can work more confidently using a 270-degree camera designed to provide a bird’s-eye view via on the display screen for improved visibility and safer operation.

On the comfort front, the CX380E cab is designed to support the operator through long hours on the jobsite.

“We designed the CX380E cab with automotive-like features, with heated, air-suspension seating and lots of legroom,” Dolan says.

“A suspended operator station locks the seat and console together so no matter the operator’s size, they have the same experience and ergonomic access to the controls. Together, these features boost comfort and help workers get more done on the job.”

More information on the new Case CX380E can be found on the company’s website.