New CASE midi excavators add muscle and manoeuvrability to its earthmoving lineup

CASE Construction Equipment's two new compact midi excavators, the CX85E and CX90E, are designed to enhance productivity and flexibility on the job. These midi excavators are ideal for construction crews working on residential or commercial construction sites, landscapers working on trenching, lifting, grading, and digging, or rental companies seeking to offer a wider range of excavator options.

Features on the CASE CX85E and CX90E midi excavators 

Combining space-saving dimensions with heavyweight performance, the CASE CX85E and CX90E midi excavators feature a 72-horsepower engine that provides power for digging, land clearing, craning, loading, or using high-performance attachments. The operating weight of the CX85E is 19,467 lb (8,830 kg) while the CX90E operating weight is 20,305 lb (9,210 kg).

Both machines come with a hydraulic package with standard auxiliary, drain-to-tank functionality, and quick coupler circuits to drive a wide array of advanced attachments. These features eliminate the need for aftermarket modifications and make these machines well-suited for tackling various tasks across diverse job sites — whether running hammers, rippers, augers, thumbs, buckets, or grapples.

The new midi excavators are also designed to maximize output in confined work zones where larger excavators can't fit but would otherwise be right for the job. The fixed-boom CX85E delivers maximum performance in tight spaces with zero tail swing, which allows operators to work up against walls, fences, or other structures. The optimized swing boom on the CX90E provides 180 degrees of movement with superior reach and dig depth for trenching and confined space excavation.

Enhanced operator comfort and control 

The CASE CX85E and CX90E midi excavators take an operator-first approach to design, offering a wide range of features that boost comfort and control. Both models feature a spaciously redesigned cab, complete with automatic climate control and a standard heated air suspension seat. Superior visibility and a 7-inch LCD touchscreen display improve situational awareness, while ergonomic joystick controls reduce operator fatigue during long days of operation.

Adjustable electro-hydraulic controls let operators set lift and tilt responsiveness to match specific job site requirements. 

Other features of the midi excavators 

With options for full rubber tracks, steel tracks in multiple widths or steel tracks with rubber pads, contractors can customize and optimize their machines to match the terrain of their applications. In addition, an optional LED light package delivers industry-leading light coverage, letting crews maximize visibility for working day or night.

The CX85E and CX90E also simplify maintenance with a tilting cab that gives operators easy access to hydraulic components, while wide compartments, swing-out side panels, and ground-level service points make routine maintenance and daily checks more efficient.

"Meeting modern worksite challenges takes innovative equipment that can help crews achieve more with less," said Terry Dolan, head of CNH Construction Brands, North America. "Listening to what contractors need is what drives our ingenuity-obsessed mindset, and it's why we built our newest CASE midi excavators to deliver big-machine performance in a smart, space-efficient design. It's all about empowering crews to be more productive than ever in the most challenging environments." 

"Our goal at CASE is to help increase efficiency, productivity, and profitability for contractors with swift, smooth, and smart machines that meet today's evolving job site conditions," said Dolan. "The latest additions to our midi excavator lineup are a big step forward to provide crews with the power, versatility, and precision they need to succeed in an increasingly competitive industry."