580SK Brake Repair

Recently we had a call from a new client who was having trouble with their brakes on a Case 580SK Backhoe. They had owned the machine for over ten years & said that they felt the brakes had never really performed as they should. The machine was “only used once or twice a week, for[…]

Case Backhoe Brake Repairs

Most Case backhoes since the mid to late 80’s  run “wet” brakes. This means that the brakes run in oil. This was a great advancement in backhoe transmission / brake design, as it allowed a much longer service life in comparison to the earlier “dry” brake design. It does mean however, that when the brakes[…]

Skid Steer Loader FAQ

TIP – Probably more important than any other machine – the belly pan of a skid steer should be kept clean. Not too big of a job if done regularly. ** If you ever replace a hydraulic hose on your machine – thoroughly clean the inside of it before fitting!** Q: My hydraulic oil level[…]

Crawler Loader/Dozer Common Faults

TIP – Most Case crawlers have transmission pressure gauges – this is a valuable tool for diagnosing faults. If yours is broken, think about getting it replaced. TRANSMISSION – POWERSHIFT MODELS Q: When cold, why does my transmission not engage drive straight away? A: Often this is due to a lack of pressure due to[…]

Loader Backhoe Common Faults

580 C,D,E,K shuttle problems (Borg Warner) Q: My transmission is very weak in forward or will not drive in reverse? Why can I only change the 4 speed with the engine turned off? A: Both problems are usually caused by the failure of the forward clutch pack. If the drive is poor in forward it[…]

Backhoe Stall Test Specs

This test is carried out to check engine power & transmission & hydraulic efficiency. Place the transmission in 4th gear & hold the brakes – compare engine at full RPM in neutral & then compare under load by engaging Forward & then combining Forward & Hydraulic by crowding the loader bucket to full extent &[…]

Leigh Bayley

I can not speak highly enough about Andrew Frino and ALR Earthmoving Repairs. The transmission in my Case Super 580LE was in urgent need of repair. Andrew and team knew exactly what was wrong. There was no question of short cuts. I now have a backhoe that is perfect thanks to Andrew and team. Thanks[…]

Transmission Repair Service

We have extensive experience in diagnosing & repairing all transmissions found in Case Construction Equipment. Our component repair facility is located near Brisbane. Whether you are local, country, or interstate – we invite you to contact us regarding specialized Case Construction Equipment transmission repairs. We have repaired many transmissions that have been sent to us[…]