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Case launched the world’s first electric backhoe on the market earlier this year, and on this episode of The Dirt, host and professional operator Bryan Furnace puts it through its paces in a side-by-side comparison with the company’s diesel model.
Case first revealed the electric backhoe as Project Zeus at ConExpo 2020. Rather than retrofit a diesel model, the company designed the 580EV from the ground up, basing its performance specs on the diesel 580 Super N, the company’s most popular backhoe.
So how does the 580EV stack up against the Super N?
Bryan’s verdict: “It’s an absolutely awesome machine to run.”
Of course, when it comes to electric construction equipment, questions quickly center on runtime, charge time, cost and other issues. Along with his review and test run, Bryan interviews Case product manager George MacIntyre to get all your questions answered about the 580EV.
So to find out more about the world’s first electric backhoe to hit the market, check out the latest episode of The Dirt.
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