Case Construction Equipment
Public | |
Industry | Manufacturer |
Founded | 1842 |
Headquarters | Racine, Wisconsin |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Jerome Increase Case |
Products | Construction Equipment |
Website |
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Case Construction Equipment (CASE) is a brand owned by CNH Industrial N.V[1][2] founded in 1842 by Jerome Increase Case.[3][4] The brand is known for producing construction equipment globally, including Excavators, Motor graders, Wheel loaders, Vibratory compaction rollers, Crawler dozers, Skid steers, Compact track loaders and Rough-terrain forklifts. The brand is also known for producing the world’s first factory integrated tractor loader/ backhoe in 1957.[5][6]
History
- For a detailed history see Case Corporation History.
In 1842, Jerome Increase Case founded the Racine Threshing Machine Works in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S).[7][8] The company gained popularity for producing machines that were able to thresh wheat multiple times faster than the hand-powered threshing method used at the time.[9] In 1865, Jerome Case incorporated Old Abe into the trademark of the J. I. Case Corporation, which appeared on a globe in the company’s logo.[10] In 1869 CASE constructed the first portable steam engine.[11][12][13] The engine was often used to power wheat threshers.[14][15] The first engine built is currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.[16] As the company grew, in 1921 CASE started manufacturing road-building equipment. This included Graders and Steamrollers for compacting road surfaces.
In 1957, CASE built and manufactured the world’s first integrated tractor loader / backhoe. This model, the 320 Construction King, would become synonymous in the U.S. to backhoe loaders and to CASE as a brand.[17] In 1969 CASE started production of Skid Steer Loaders with the 1530 Uni-Loader model. The production began in Burlington, Iowa,[18] but later moved to Wichita, Kansas, where it continues today.[19] Currently, Case Construction Equipment produces nine Skid Steer and Four Compact Track Loader models. Engines in the Skid Steers range from 49 to 90 hp, with rated operating capacities ranging from 1,300 lbs (590 kg) in the SR130 to 3,000 lbs (1364 kg) in the SV300.[20] In 1995 CASE initiated co-branding and supply agreements with various international suppliers, which led to significant expansion of the product offering.[21][22]
In 2011 CASE continued development by introducing new technology for Tier 4 emissions standards in North America[23] and Europe.[24] This involved adopting technology paths that included cooled exhaust gas recirculation (CEGR) and Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) across its product lines. The use of multiple technologies will continue as CASE progresses towards Tier 4 Final across all equipment categories and horsepower ranges.[25] CASE is presently one of the largest construction equipment brands in the world. It currently manufactures a wide variety of heavy duty and engineering vehicles at its factories across the globe, including India, Mexico, the United States, Italy, France, Argentina, and Brazil.[26][27] Some of the company’s more popular models include: the 1150M dozer, 580 Super N Backhoe Loader, 721F XT Wheel Loader, SV280 Skid Steer Loader, CX300D Crawler Excavators, and others.[28][29] The company also produces construction equipment, including backhoe loaders, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory compactors, rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders, and rough-terrain forklifts.[30]
Factories
CNH Global manufactures equipment under the Case brand in factories in
City | Country | Product |
---|---|---|
Pithampur, Indore | India | Backhoe Loaders, Compactors |
Belo Horizonte | Brazil | Graders, Crawler Excavators, Wheel loaders, Dozers, Backhoe Loaders |
Queretaro | Mexico | Components |
Burlington, Iowa | United States | Backhoe Loaders, Loaders, Rough Terrain Forklifts, Crawler Dozers |
Fargo, North Dakota | United States | Wheel loaders |
Lecce | Italy | Wheel loaders, Compact Wheel loaders, Backhoe Loaders, Telescopic handlers |
Tracy Le Mont | France | Components |
Cordoba | Argentina | Backhoe Loaders |
Sorocaba | Brazil | Components |
Wichita, Kansas | United States | Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders |
San Mauro Torinese | Italy | Crawler Excavators, Wheeled Excavators, Mini Excavators |
It also produces construction equipment in joint-ventures in factories in:
City | Country | Product |
---|---|---|
Chiba | Japan | Excavators |
Nove Mestos | Czech Republic | Compaction equipment |
Awards
Award | Year | Country | Awarded by | Products |
---|---|---|---|---|
Innovative Product Award | 2015 | United States | RER | 580N EP Backhoe Loader |
Top 100 Products of 2015 | 2015 | United States | Construction Equipment Magazine | D Series Excavators, Tier 4 Final SCR SSLs and CTLs, 580N EP Backhoe Loader |
Innovative Iron Award | 2015 | United States | Compact Equipment | SR270 Skid Steer |
Contractors’ Top 50 Product Award | 2015 | United States | Equipment Today | Tier 4 Final Backhoe Loaders |
Editor’s Choice | 2015 | United States | Rental Magazine | Tier 4 Final Backhoe Loaders |
Top Rollouts | 2015 | United States | Aggregates Manager | D Series Excavators |
RER Innovative Product Award | 2015 | United States | Rental Equipment Register | 580N EP Backhoe Loader |
Top Rollouts | 2015 | United States | Better Roads Magazine | 821F Tier 4 Final wheel loader, 921F Tier 4 Final wheel loader |
Associate of the Year 2015 | 2015 | United States | Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) | |
Gold Medal | 2015 | Poland | INTERMASZ Poznan International Fair | C Series Motor Grader |
Best equipment manufacturer 2015 | 2015 | Brazil | Prêmio AutoData | |
Top Rollouts | 2014 | United States | Aggregates Manager Magazine | M Series crawler dozers, 1221F wheel loader |
Top 100 New Products for 2014 | 2014 | United States | Construction Equipment Magazine | SR210 skid steer loader, 1221F wheel loader, M Series dozers, F Series compact wheel loaders, CX350D excavator |
Rental Editor’s Choice | 2014 | United States | Rental Magazine | CX55B excavator |
Best Seller Compaction Equipment | 2014 | India | Equipment India Magazine | Compaction equipment |
Top 50 Products | 2014 | China | Construction Machinery & Maintenance Magazine | CX220B excavator |
In 2008, J.I. Case was inducted into the Construction Equipment Hall of Fame by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers for his “significant” contributions to the construction industry. Similarly, in 2011, CASE engineer Elton Long was inducted into the Construction Equipment Hall of Fame for his contributions to the construction industry. In 1998 CASE was recognized by Fortune Magazine as “100 Product that America Makes Best.”
See also
- Case IH is a brand used by CNH Global for agricultural equipment.
References
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- ↑ "Case Construction Equipment". CNH Industrial.
- ↑ "Case Construction Equipment - CNH". For Construction Pros.
- ↑ Tesar, George (2008). Strategic Technology Management: Building Bridges Between Sciences, Engineering and Business Management. Imperial College Press. p. 198. ISBN 978-1860949265.
- ↑ "CASE Construction Equipment expands its network in Iceland". CW Mags Business.
- ↑ "CASE Construction Equipment Launches "Labor of Love Music Festival" Starring Kip Moore". Yahoo News.
- ↑ "Case Construction Equipment appoints Matt Jennings as south of England strategic accounts manager". AGG Business.
- ↑ Apps, Jerry (2010). Horse-Drawn Days: A Century of Farming with Horses. Wisconsin Historical Society Press. ISBN 978-0870204456.
- ↑ Charles H. Wendel (February 20, 2005). "J. I. Case". 150 years of J.I. Case. Krause Publications. pp. 5–15. ISBN 978-0-87349-930-9.
- ↑ Quick, Graeme (2008). International Harvester: Tractors and Equipment in Australia and New Zealand. Rosenberg Publishing. p. 165. ISBN 978-1877058752.
- ↑ "J. I. Case Company". Encyclopedia.com.
- ↑ "The Threshing Machine King". Farm Collector.
- ↑ Reffingwell, Randy (1996). Classic Farm Tractors: History of the Farm Tractor. Crestline. p. 33. ISBN 978-0760302460.
- ↑ "History of Case Tractors". Prezi.
- ↑ Sanders, Ralph (1996). Vintage Farm Tractors. Crestline. p. 46. ISBN 978-0896582804.
- ↑ "Backhoe". Antique Farming.
- ↑ "CASE SKID STEERS — 2014 SPEC GUIDE". Compact Equipment.
- ↑ "CASE BEGINS PRODUCTION OF NEW MILITARY SKID STEERS, COMPACT LOADERS". Uconoline.
- ↑ "Birthday No. 40 for Case skid-steer loaders". American City and Country.
- ↑ "CNH Global N.V. - Company Profile, Information, Business Description, History, Background Information on CNH Global N.V.". Reference For Business.
- ↑ "Case Construction Equipment's long game in the Middle East". Me Construction News.
- ↑ "Nonroad Diesel Engines". EPA News.
- ↑ "EU: Nonroad: Emissions". Transport Policy.
- ↑ "Understanding the Tier 4". Rock to Road.
- ↑ "Top Four Mining and Construction Equipment". Recondrills.
- ↑ "Top 5 construction equipment manufacturers in the world". Construction Review Online.
- ↑ "Case Loader/Backhoe Celebrates 50th Anniversary". Coleman Equipment.
- ↑ "Case Milestones". CMT Group.
- ↑ "J. I. Case Tractors". Living History Farm.