- Power
- 76 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
CASE ConstructionHEAVY_MACHINERY
770 EX2013–present
A budget-sensible backhoe for owner-operators who value low running costs over brand ubiquity.
- 🇮🇳 India
- 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- 🌍 Africa
- 🕌 Middle East
- Power
- 76 hp
- Fuel
- Diesel
Overview
What this generation is, and who it suits.
The Case 770 EX is the entry point of Case India's backhoe loader range — a compact, lower-horsepower machine positioned under the 851 EX for lighter excavation, loading and utility work. It follows the classic backhoe formula: loader up front, digging arm at the rear, and a simple mechanical driveline that keeps running costs down.
In Sri Lanka, backhoe loaders are the default small-contractor machine, and the market is dominated by JCB. The 770 EX plays the value alternative: cheaper to buy and run, with the trade-off of a thinner local dealer and used-parts ecosystem. It suits owner-operators doing drainage, foundation and land-clearing jobs who service their own machines and can wait on ordered parts occasionally.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Lower purchase and running costs than segment leaders
- Simple driveline that owner-operators can maintain
- Adequate for drainage, foundations and utility work
- Indian production keeps common wear parts reachable
What to watch
- Smaller local support network than JCB or Cat
- Less powerful than full-size backhoes on heavy digging
- Weaker resale demand in Sri Lanka
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Trims & specs
One card per trim, with the spec spread across every year it was sold.
Frequently asked questions
How does the 770 EX compare with a JCB 3DX in Sri Lanka?
It is a smaller, lighter-duty machine sold on value. The JCB has a far larger local parts and mechanic ecosystem; the Case counters with lower cost of ownership for lighter work.
What jobs is it best suited to?
Drainage, small foundations, material loading and general utility work. For sustained heavy excavation, step up to the 851 EX or a full-size competitor.
What should I check on a used unit?
Hour-meter honesty, pin and bushing wear on the backhoe, hydraulic cylinder seals and evidence of regular filter changes. Used machines in Sri Lanka often come off hire fleets with hard lives.