Case 550SV Backhoe Loader and TL100EV: Case’s New Compact Machines

The Case 550SV is a new 74hp (55kW) backhoe loader that marks Case Construction Equipment’s first move into the European sub-80hp backhoe market. Case announced it on 15 October 2026 alongside the TL100EV, an all-electric mini track loader, and upgraded 221G and 321G compact wheel loaders. The 550SV is aimed at construction, municipal and rental work, and Case names the UK as one of the markets where this size of backhoe matters most.

This article sums up what Case has announced, in our own words, using the official Case Construction Equipment press release and the Case 550SV product page as our sources.

Case 550SV backhoe loader: the key points

Until now Case has not competed in the smaller end of the European backhoe market. The 550SV changes that. Case describes it as a straightforward, cost-effective machine with a deliberately lean specification, built around what buyers in this class actually use day to day rather than a long list of extras.

• Engine: a 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel producing 74hp (55kW).
• Emissions: EU Stage V, using a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and diesel particulate filter (DPF). There is no SCR system, so no AdBlue to buy or top up.
• Backhoe: an extendable dipper with an in-line cylinder layout, which Case says improves visibility and reach.
• Front loader: mechanical parallel lift, with a choice of standard, 4-in-1 or 6-in-1 loader buckets.
• Hydraulics: a load-sensing system with a variable displacement pump, so flow is delivered as the work needs it.
• Transmission: Powershuttle as standard for smooth direction changes.
• Cab: digital instrument cluster, LED work lights, Bluetooth radio and air conditioning all fitted as standard.
• Options: Ride Control, hydraulic breaker lines and a bi-directional auxiliary hydraulic circuit.

Why a sub-80hp backhoe matters for UK buyers

The backhoe loader is still a familiar sight on UK sites, farms and council depots because one machine can dig, load, carry and travel between jobs. Smaller backhoes in this power class suit utility work, groundworks, landscaping and hire fleets, where a full-size machine can be more than the job needs.

For owners, the lack of AdBlue is a practical point. One less fluid to manage means one less thing to run out of on site, and fewer after-treatment parts to look after.

If you are comparing options today, it is worth looking at what is already available second hand. Browse our used backhoe loaders for sale, where dealers currently list machines such as a 2024 JCB 3CX Sitemaster Plus with 1,038 hours and a 2023 JCB 3CX Sitemaster Pro with 2,697 hours. Our JCB 3CX price guide is a useful starting point if you want to understand used values.

TL100EV: an electric mini track loader from Case

The second new machine is the TL100EV, an all-electric stand-on mini track loader for landscaping, urban and farming work. It has a 1.3-tonne tipping load and uses three independent electric motors: two for ground drive and one for the hydraulics. That set-up is designed to cope with multi-function tasks, such as driving while operating the loader arms.

• Attachments: a Common Industry Interface coupling, so it takes a wide range of standard mini loader attachments.
• Width: the wide-track version is 1,026mm wide (1,067mm with bucket) and the narrow-track version is 890mm (914mm with bucket).
• Tracks: non-marking rubber tracks are available for indoor work.
• Controls: user-adjustable electro-hydraulic joysticks and a front console monitor.

Low noise and zero tailpipe emissions make a machine like this suited to work near homes, schools and inside buildings. If you need a compact loader now, see what is listed in our attachments section, along with used machines such as this CAT 232D3 wheeled skid steer loader. If your current loader needs new tracks, our rubber tracks listings are worth a look.

Upgrades to the Case 221G and 321G compact wheel loaders

Case has also brought cab and comfort improvements from its larger 421G down to the 221G and 321G compact wheel loaders. Both come in a standard 20kph version or a high-speed 40kph version, and the 321G can be specified with either the standard Z-bar loader arm or an Extended Reach (XR) arm.

A new Deluxe cab is now standard on both. Case says the front windscreen glazing has grown by 20% and the glazed area of the door by 71%, with a redesigned right-hand door, a sliding upper window and a lower front console for better sightlines. Controls are grouped on a seat-mounted console, with an adjustable steering column and integrated joystick. Operators can tune loader and bucket response, and there is an ECO mode, cruise control, Return-to-Dig and lift-height detents to speed up repeat loading. Browse our used wheel loaders if you are looking for a loading shovel today.

What this means if you are buying or selling

New launches tend to shape the used market over time. When new models arrive, owners often trade in older machines, which can bring more used stock onto the market. If you are waiting for a particular type of machine, set up a stock alert and we will let you know when something matching your search is listed.

Dealers with backhoes, compact loaders or wheel loaders to sell can advertise on Plant And Tractor Trader. A single 8-week listing is £150 + VAT, or you can list your full stock on our unlimited listings plan for £100 + VAT a month.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Case 550SV have?

The Case 550SV uses a 2.8-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that produces 74hp (55kW). That places it in the sub-80hp backhoe class, a segment Case says it is entering in Europe for the first time.

Does the Case 550SV need AdBlue?

No. The 550SV meets EU Stage V using a diesel oxidation catalyst and a diesel particulate filter, with no selective catalytic reduction system. That means there is no AdBlue to buy or top up, which Case says helps keep maintenance simple.

What is the Case TL100EV?

The TL100EV is an all-electric stand-on mini track loader with a 1.3-tonne tipping load. It uses three electric motors, takes attachments through a Common Industry Interface coupling, and comes in wide and narrow track widths, with non-marking tracks available for indoor work.

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