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Case 580 Super K 1994 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Documentation

If you’ve ever stood in a dusty parts store with a broken Case 580 Super K 1994 Parts Catalog in your hand – or worse, a photocopied page from a forum – you know the frustration of ordering the wrong seal kit. I’ve been a tech for 28 years, and I have a rule: if the part number doesn’t come from an OEM source, I verify it twice. This catalog is that source. 727 pages of factory drawings, reference numbers, and part descriptions straight from Case Corporation. No guesswork.

Engine Section: What This 580 Super K Parts Catalog Covers

The ENGINE section (Section 2) lists every internal component – pistons, rings, liners, gaskets, head bolts – with the original Case part number. The exploded view shows exactly how the pieces fit together. On page 2, the catalog notes that Bur 8-6952 replaces Bur 8-6951. That means if your 580 Super K was built before May 1994, you need this revision to get the right parts for later production changes. Don’t trust a generic diesel engine parts list.

Fuel and Electrical Systems – Parts Breakdown

FUEL (Section 3) covers the injection pump, lines, filters, and tank components. The drawings include every banjo bolt and o-ring. ELECTRICAL (Section 4) shows the wiring harness, starter, alternator, and all connectors. If you’re chasing a no-start on a 580 Super K, you can order the exact relay or diode by using the illustration reference numbers. The manual also includes part numbers for the cab harness and instrument panel – stuff that’s impossible to find without OEM documentation.

Does This Parts Catalog Apply to Your 580 Super K?

This catalog covers the 580 Super K Construction King Loader Backhoe first available March 1991. The serial number location guide on page 3 shows where to find the product identification number below the left-hand door on the chassis. You need that number to verify your machine’s production range. If you have a 580SK Turbo, check the related manual: Case 580 Super K 580SK Turbo Operators Manual. For other Case models, see Case CX160B 2007 Parts Catalog – OEM Undercarriage Hydraulics or Case CX27B 2007 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs for Mini Excavator.

Why OEM Beats Aftermarket Parts Catalogs

Aftermarket catalogs frequently combine multiple models into one generic drawing. You’ll see one illustration for a ‘Case Backhoe Fuel System’ that doesn’t match your 580 Super K. This OEM catalog from 1994 has separate exploded views for each system. The part numbers are verified by Case engineering – I’ve caught aftermarket catalogs listing the wrong banjo bolt diameter. That’s a fuel leak waiting to happen. This catalog gets the spec right because it was printed to original factory standards. For a broader context on equipment documentation, you can read the Automotive Industry Overview on Wikipedia.

3 Reasons to Use This Catalog on the Workbench

First, you can cross-reference part numbers across sections. Second, the Numerical Index (Section 10) lets you find any part in seconds. Third, the exploded views show every washer and o-ring – you won’t miss a seal during a rebuild. That’s the difference between a job that goes back together clean and one that leaks from a forgotten gasket. Note that this catalog does not cover supercharger systems – see Supercharger Systems for aftermarket options.

FAQ

How do I find the correct part number for my 580 Super K engine?

Locate the engine serial number from the tag on the block, then find it in Section 2’s numerical index.

Why should I buy the original 1994 catalog instead of a newer reprint?

Reprints often lose detail in the illustrations, or they combine revisions incorrectly. This catalog is the original 1994 issue from Case Corporation, 727 pages, with the correct exploded views for machines built from March 1991 onward. Aftermarket versions may omit the serial number breakdown or use generic part numbers that don’t match. If you’re rebuilding a hydraulic pump or ordering a wiring harness, the wrong part can cost days of downtime. The original OEM catalog is the only source I trust when ordering parts for a customer’s machine. I’ve been torquing Case head bolts since 1996, and I’ve seen what happens when someone uses a scanned copy with missing pages.

If you work on a 580 Super K, you need this catalog. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and keep it on your tablet or printed out. Your parts guy will thank you, and your machine will be back in service faster.