CASE’s industry-first electric backhoe loader earns GOOD DESIGN Award
The CASE 580EV picks up the distinction in the Transportation category of the respected awards program for contemporary design
CASE Construction Equipment's CASE 580EV was the industry's first electric backhoe loader in full production, and the company's innovation has been awarded a prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award in the Transportation category.
The GOOD DESIGN awards, managed by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press, is one of the oldest and most respected awards programs for contemporary design. Each year the program celebrates the most innovative industrial, product and graphic designs produced around the world.
An elegant combination of form and functionality
The CASE 580EV, which was recognized for exceptional industrial design, combines form and functionality to create an unmatched operator experience, says CASE.
The 580EV represented a big leap forward in electric construction machinery, combining the capabilities of its diesel counterpart with all the environmental and operational benefits of electric vehicle technology. Zero emissions and minimal noise make the 580EV model an effective solution for urban construction crews, utility teams, municipal crews, and other contractors who want to work more productively while also minimizing carbon footprints.
"The design of the 580EV is a testament to contemporary aesthetics, featuring clean, flowing body lines and surfaces that seamlessly integrate bold graphical elements, showcasing the cutting-edge electric vehicle technology housed within," say the GOOD DESIGN Award judges. "The hood, which provides access to the minimal maintenance areas, enhances the ownership experience by simplifying upkeep."
An operator-first approach to design
Inside the cab, CASE took an operator-first approach with an eight-inch colour touchscreen display, user-friendly controls, and ergonomic membrane keypads protected against dust and other debris. Multicoloured, four-corner strobe lights also let operators work safely and meet regulatory requirements, with adjustable colours, strobe patterns, and an "always-on" feature for low-light conditions when strobes are not needed.
"We designed this workhorse machine from day one as a purpose-built, high-performing EV, but we also wanted it to have a look and feel that operators would love," says Terry Dolan, vice president North America for CASE Construction Equipment. "This recognition from GOOD DESIGN underscores our continued leadership in design excellence and functional innovation as we work harder than anyone to give contractors more tools in the toolbox for them to succeed on the job site."
The CASE 580EV is one of Heavy Equipment Guide's 2024 Top Introductions.
