Description

Case 580SE, 580E 1986 Parts Catalog

If you’re ordering parts for a Case 580SE or 580E loader backhoe built in the mid‑80s, you already know the headache. Aftermarket catalogs swap part numbers, leave out supersessions, and show views that don’t match what’s on your machine. This 1986 Parts Catalog – issued December 1986, printed in the USA – runs 647 pages of nothing but OEM exploded diagrams, correct part numbers, and ordering instructions. You want to know which hydraulic filter head goes on a 580SE with a certain serial number? It’s in here. You need to figure out if the left‑hand side bracket is the same for a 580E? This catalog tells you.

General Information and Abbreviations

Page 2 of the catalog lays out the framework: Alphabetical Index up front, Numerical Index in the back. Every part number links to the page where it’s listed. The abbreviation list includes PIN (Product Identification Number), NSS (Not Sold Separately), and USAR (Use As Required). If you see REF next to a number, that’s a reference callout – not a part you order. Skip the guesswork. The catalog also explains how changes are handled. When Case revised a machine, they issued revised pages. You insert them. That’s why having the original 1986 print matter – it includes the revision record log right after the cover, so you know exactly which updates are baked in.

Right-Hand and Left-Hand Sides: Why It Matters

Every mechanic has ordered a right‑side mirror when the left side was busted. This catalog defines RH and LH from the operator’s seat facing forward. That sounds obvious until you’re staring at a diagram from the front of the machine. Page 2 spells it out: RH is the operator’s right, LH is the operator’s left. Use that reference when you’re cross‑checking the pictorial index. The pictorial index itself (starting right after the cover) gives you a quick visual map of the loader backhoe assembly – you find the area that’s broken, note the group number, then flip to that section.

Ordering Parts: What to Specify

The section on orders (also page 2) lists exactly what you need to give your dealer: correct part number, full description, quantity, machine model, engine model, machine and engine serial numbers, method of shipment, and shipping address. Miss the serial number and you might get the wrong revision of a bracket or hose. This catalog includes a blank revision record log with five slots – you’re supposed to date and insert updates as they come in. If you’re working on a machine that’s been rebuilt before, cross‑reference the part numbers here against what’s actually on the machine. The description column indents sub‑components – look at the example on page 2: a hydraulic oil filter assembly (item 1) contains a head assembly, element kit, and housing. The head and kit are further divided. That indentation saves you from ordering a full assembly when all you need is the element.

U.S. and Metric Units – Avoiding Bolt Confusion

Page 2 also covers units. Sizes, lengths, and dimensions are given in U.S. units followed by the metric equivalent. Hardware sizes are listed in inches for U.S. hardware, millimeters for metric. If your 580E has a mix of both systems (common on machines built in the transition years), this catalog flags each fastener by type. No guessing whether that bolt is 1/2‑13 or M12. The pictorial index also shows the part number callout on the illustration – you read the part number, then locate it in the table. That table includes the quantity required (REQ’D) column, so you know you need two of those bushings, not one.

3 Reasons to Choose OEM Documentation

Aftermarket parts catalogs often consolidate multiple model years into one volume. That leads to missing sub‑assemblies or wrong supersession chains. This Factory Case catalog is model‑specific: 580SE and 580E only, 1986 edition. Three reasons it beats the competition:

• Part numbers are the exact numbers Case used at the factory. No guesswork with cross‑reference charts that may be outdated.
• The pictorial index is machine‑specific. You see the loader backhoe as it came from the factory, not a generic drawing with callouts that skip details.
• The revision record log lets you track updates. If a previous owner swapped a component, you can check which revision level the catalog assumes.

For related model support, see the Case 580E 580 Super E 1995 Operators Manual – Factory Specs for operational procedures, or the Case CX160B 2007 Parts Catalog – OEM Undercarriage Hydraulics for later machines. For mini excavator parts, the Case CX27B 2007 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs for Mini Excavator offers the same factory‑level detail.

Understanding the broader context of heavy equipment documentation helps – you can read an Automotive Industry Overview to see how OEM part numbering evolved, though your time is better spent with the catalog open on your bench.

Does this catalog include exploded views for every assembly?

Yes. The pictorial index and the following sections show exploded diagrams with part number callouts. Each figure has a corresponding table listing part numbers, descriptions, and quantities. The example on page 2 illustrates how indentation shows sub‑component hierarchies.

Can I use this catalog to order parts for a 580E with a serial number outside the range?

Check the revision record log. If earlier revisions covered your serial range, you’ll need to cross‑reference with later supplements. This 1986 catalog covers machines built up to that date. Serial number breaks are noted in the General Information section. If your machine is later, look for the updated pages in the revision log or order the next edition.

Don’t waste time chasing wrong parts. Access the Factory Manual and keep it on your tablet or print the pages you need. Your Case 580SE or 580E will thank you.