The Case 590 SM is a backhoe loader designed for construction, utility, and site development work. It combines a front loader bucket with a rear backhoe attachment for digging, trenching, loading, and material handling. The 590 SM is part of Case's backhoe loader lineup and is commonly used on jobs requiring a versatile machine with both excavation and loading capability. Typical applications include landscaping, road maintenance, utility installation, and general earthmoving. As a backhoe loader, the Case 590 SM is valued for its multi-purpose design, maneuverability, and suitability for confined work areas where a single machine must perform multiple tasks.
General Specifications
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader General Specifications specifications
4th Gear Fwd
25.50 mph (41.04 kph) - Starting 2006
Breakout Force
10,980.00 lbs (4,980.45 kg) - Starting 2007
Digging Depth
15.90 ft (4.85 m) - Starting 2007
Lift Capacity
7,327.00 lbs (3,323.48 kg) - Starting 2006
Loading Height
11.20 ft (3.41 m) - Starting 2007
Operating Weight
15,268.00 lbs (6,925.46 kg) - Starting 2007
SAE Net
98.00 hp (73.08 kw) - Starting 2006
Backhoe
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force
14,718.00 lbs (6,675.98 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended
14,718.00 lbs (6,675.98 kg)
Dig Depth
16.00 ft (4.88 m)
Dig Depth - Extended
20.00 ft (6.10 m)
Load Height - Extended
13.80 ft (4.21 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended
12.80 ft (3.90 m)
Reach From Swivel
19.70 ft (6.00 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended
23.60 ft (7.19 m)
Dimensions
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab
8.90 ft (2.71 m)
Transport Length
23.60 ft (7.19 m)
Transport Width
7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Wheelbase
7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Engine
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration
turbocharged
Displacement
272.00 cu in (4,457.29 cu cm)
Engine Model
Family III 445T/M2 Tier II certified
Gross Power
99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Net Max Torque
289.00 lbs ft (391.83 nm)
Net Power
98.00 hp (73.08 kw)
Net Torque Rise
0.24
Number of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1400 rpm
Hydraulic System
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity
42.50 gpm (160.86 lpm)
Pump Type
Gear-type tandem transmission driven
Relief Valve Pressure
3050 psi
Loader
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force
10,729.00 lbs (4,866.60 kg)
Bucket Capacity
1.10 cu yd (0.84 cu m)
Bucket Width
93.00 in (236.22 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height
9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Dig Depth
3.80 in (9.65 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height
2.30 ft (0.70 m)
Operating Specifications
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
90 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
4.80 gal (18.17 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Fuel Capacity
42.00 gal (158.97 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
34.30 gal (129.83 l)
Max Weight
19,578.00 lbs (8,880.44 kg)
Oil System Fluid Capacity
3.60 gal (13.63 l)
Operating Voltage
12 volts
Operating Weight 2wd
15,268.00 lbs (6,925.46 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity
3.80 gal (14.38 l)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd
14.5x16.1/14x17.5
Transmission Fluid Capacity
5.50 gal (20.82 l)
Turning Radius
12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Tires
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader Tires specifications
Rear Tires Size
21Lx24/21Lx24
Transmission
Case 590 SM Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed
25.50 mph (41.04 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse
30.80 mph (49.57 kph)
Number of Forward Gears
4
Number of Reverse Gears
4
Transmission Type
4-speed synchromesh with hydraulically actuated clutches
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