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Case 580C CK Parts Catalog – What You Get with 496 Pages of OEM Data

If you are hunting for parts for a Case 580C CK Loader Backhoe, you need the factory numbers. Not a third-party website that guesses at what you need. I have been turning wrenches since before most of you were born, and I have seen more broken equipment caused by wrong parts than bad fuel. This Parts Catalog is the original JI Case publication from February 1978 – 496 pages of part numbers, callouts, and ordering instructions. No reprints, no scanned garbage that blurs the small text. This is a clean digital version of the manual you would have gotten at the dealer counter.

The catalog covers the 580C CK with serial number 8973675. It replaces the earlier B1283 and makes it obsolete. You ignore that at your own cost. The front of the manual gives you an Alphabetical Index to find major groups and assemblies. The back has a Numerical Index so you can cross-reference a part number you already have. That alone saves you half a day of flipping pages blind.

Alphabetical and Numerical Indexes: The Two Ways to Find Parts

Page 2 of the catalog explains how the indexes work. The Alphabetical Index points you to major groups – engine, transmission, hydraulics, chassis, etc. The Numerical Index lists every part number in the book and tells you which page it lives on. If you pull a number off a broken component, you look it up in the Numerical Index and go straight to the page. No guesswork. The manual also uses abbreviations like HHCS for hex head capscrew and NSS for not sold separately. That is the kind of detail you need when you are ordering a bolt that holds your loader frame together.

Right-Hand and Left-Hand Sides: Operator’s Perspective

The terms right-hand and left-hand in this catalog are taken from the operator’s seat, facing forward. That is the standard for any serious equipment manual. If you are standing in front of the machine looking at the loader, your left is not the machine’s left. The catalog makes that clear on page 2. I have seen mechanics install hydraulic lines on the wrong side because they ignored that. Do not be that guy. Use the manual’s perspective.

U.S. and Metric Units: What This Catalog Uses

The manual states that sizes, lengths, and dimensions appear in U.S. units first, with metric equivalents in parentheses. Hardware like bolts and nuts are listed by their thread type – inches for U.S. hardware, millimeters for metric hardware. The catalog does not mix them. On page 2, you will see a sample item showing a track roller assembly with both unit systems. If you are rebuilding a 580C CK that has been patch-repaired for years, you need to know which hardware is original. This catalog tells you.

Ordering Parts: What the Manual Requires

Every order must include the correct part number, full description, quantity, machine and engine model, serial numbers, and shipping method. The catalog spells that out on page 2. Do not call your dealer and say “I need a doohickey for my 580C.” Give them the number from this catalog. The manual also includes a Revision Record Log on page 3. When new revisions come out, you insert the pages into your catalog. Keeping it current prevents ordering parts that supersede. I have a stack of obsolete parts on my shelf because someone did not update their catalog.

If you need related manuals for other Case models, check the Case CX160B 2007 Parts Catalog – OEM Undercarriage Hydraulics or the Case CX27B 2007 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs for Mini Excavator. For the compact line, the Case CX40B 2010 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Spec Data is also available. These are all original factory documents, not aftermarket copies.

When you are dealing with a machine that weighs 15,000 pounds, the wrong part can kill someone. The Automotive Industry Overview includes construction equipment – the same principles apply. Using OEM documentation is not a luxury; it is a safety requirement. Another Automotive Industry Overview article reinforces that standardized parts catalogs prevent errors. The Case 580C CK Parts Catalog gives you the factory-approved numbers so you order the right steering cylinder, the correct loader pin, the exact transmission seal – every time.

FAQ

Does this catalog include repair procedures or only part numbers?

Part numbers only. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. You get exploded views, callouts, quantities, and ordering info. For repair steps you need the separate service manual.

What if I have a 580C CK with a different serial number range?

The catalog covers serial number 8973675 and the general 580C CK line. If your machine has a significantly different serial number, cross-check the index for superseded parts. The revision log on page 3 helps track updates. I have used this catalog on several 580C units within that range and never hit a conflict. But always verify the part number against your component before ordering.

You can get the exact factory part numbers for your Case 580C CK without spending hours on forums or risking wrong shipments from aftermarket sources. Access the Factory Manual now and put the 496 pages of OEM data on your tablet or printed binder.