CASE Construction

Posted on June 3, 2014 By Peter Brown Brands, Construction equipment

About

Case Construction Equipment, or shortly known as Case CE, is a well-known American manufacturer of construction machines and agricultural equipment. The roots of Case can be traced back to 1842 when Jerome Increase Case founded the J.I. Case Threshing Machine company. The company operated under this name for 66 years. Later it was J.I. Case Company or simply Case. In the late 19th century, Case was recognized as one of the biggest manufacturers of steam engines in America. Self propelled portable engines, steam tractors traction engines, harvesting equipment and threshing machines were also designed by Case. At the beginning of the 20th century, Case was the biggest producer of farm tractors in the world, but in 1950, the construction equipment became its primary focus. Case Construction developed and designed road making and construction equipment that was used all around the world for different construction projects, from streets, buildings to highways. In 1957, the world’s first integrated backhoe loader was produced and presented on the market by Case. Through the years, Case designed and produced many industry firsts, and today it is a construction leader with many innovations and solutions.

Few of the technologies that were pioneered by Case include:

Extendible dipper stick
Return to dig
Return to travel
Ride control on skid steers
Power turn on dozers
Ride control on backhoe loaders
Quick coupler for backhoes
Bio diesel blends
SCR technology for satisfying the Tier 4 and EU 4 standards

Today in the 21th century, Case produces a wide range of construction equipment, including compact excavators, wheel and skid steer loaders, heavy excavators, compact track loaders and many other heavy-duty construction machines. With sales offices and branches in more than 150 countries all around the world, Case combines excellent product performance, service and innovation to satisfy the needs of every customer worldwide.

Products

Backhoe Loaders. Customers all around the world use the backhoe loaders from Case. These machines are considered as some of the finest on the market that deliver excellent performance and superior results on the construction site. The backhoe loaders from Case are designed with overlapping boom cylinders. These boom cylinders provide slimmer boom width and low transport height for excellent visibility. The backhoe loader line includes five strong and durable machines: 580 Super N, 590 Super N, 580 ST, 590 ST, 695 ST.

Compact Track Loaders. The compact track loaders from Case deliver real difference on the job site. More power, excellent bucket breakout force and hingepin height is what the compact track loaders from Case can offer on the job site. Case offers three compact track loaders: TR 270, TR 320, TV 380. All three models deliver more power, enabling you to complete the job safely and efficiently.

Skid Steer Loaders. For applications in narrow and tight areas, the Case loader is the ideal machine. With uniquely designed cabins that include increased lap bar width and headroom, these machines offer more productivity, visibility and comfort for the operator. The skid steer Case loaders come with ergonomically designed controls and improved serviceability and reliability. You can choose between 9 models: SR 130, SR 175, SR 220, SR150, SV 185, SV 250, SR 200, SR250, SV300.

Compact Excavators. The compact excavators from Case offer exactly what every construction company needs: increased power, productivity and fast cycle times at the construction site. These compact machines are capable to perform a variety of tasks, including: utility works, demolition, landscaping, construction and industrial works. All compact excavators come with independent central swing boom which allows you to dig holes easily. The compact excavator line includes five models: CX 17B, CX 31B, CX 55BX, CX 27B, CX 36B.

MSR Excavators. The MSR excavators from Case are ideal machines for urban job sites thanks to their ability to work in tight and confined areas. These excavators come with Intelligent Hydraulic System that provides high fuel economy. With excellent control and lifting capability, the MSR excavators form Case can help you complete your work in no time. You can choose from: CX 75C SR, CX 145C SR, CX 235 SR and CX 80C MSR. Case also produce a range of heavy excavators for heavy jobs.

Wheel Loaders. A wheel loader with a Case logo can be seen on every construction site around the world. The Case wheel loaders deliver high horsepower and torque for excellent performance. These machines come with four power modes for completing the job in the most efficient way. With strong and durable hydraulics, the Case wheel loaders are ideal construction machines for every job. The wheel loader line includes seven models: 521F, 721F, 1021F, 621F, 821F, 1121F, 921F.

Video Commercials and Ads

See some of the most popular construction machines from Case:

Watch the video bellow and see a 170 years of innovation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evRgnQNxSGo

Retailers and Online Stores

Case VIC

117 Frankston Dandenong Road

Dandenong, 3175

Phone: 03 8710 5000

Fax 03 9791 6475

Machines4u PTY. LTD.

PO Box 5324,

Market St, South Melbourne,

VIC 3205, Australia

Phone : 1300 092 545

email : info@machines4u.com.au

Interesting Facts and Events

At the beginning, Case produced only threshing machines. These machines were capable of threshing 10 times more wheat then the traditional machines that were used at that time.
In 1865, Old Abe becomes a mascot and a trademark of J.I. Case Company
In 1869, Case introduced the first portable steam engine on the market. The original machine is still present at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.
In 2008, Jerome I. Case was included in the Hall Of Fame by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.