Case Construction equipment has been working on job sites throughout the world for over 150 years. Through various acquisitions and inventions, Case machinery has become a world-leader in many construction markets around the globe.
Case Construction Equipment products include: Backhoe Loaders, Mini Excavators, Tracked Excavators, Wheeled Excavators, Skid Steer Loaders, Wheel Loaders and Telescopic Handlers.
Case Company History
A rich, proud history
Case Construction Equipment’s heritage spans more than 165 years.
Growing from J.I. Case’s innovations with steam-powered machinery in the late 1800s, Case developed road-building equipment that helped create early 20th century streets and highways across the world. By 1912, Case was well on its way to establishing itself as a full-line equipment manufacturer. The company continued to expand its construction equipment business through the decades that followed.
Celebrating a tradition of innovation
In 1957, Case produced the world’s first integrated loader/backhoe made and warranted by one manufacturer. In the years since, Case has delivered a long line of industry firsts across many product lines and has taken a leadership role in pioneering new products and solutions. Today, Case produces 15 lines of equipment and more than 90 models to meet your toughest construction challenges.
Supported by manufacturing and sales in more than 150 countries, Case serves the needs of our customers worldwide.
Case was founded in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A., in 1842.
In 1869, company founder, Jerome Increase Case, constructed his first portable steam engine, which is on display in the Smithsonian for its significance in advancing the era of mechanical power.
Case filed patents for road-building equipment in 1892 and started marketing construction equipment later that same year.
By 1912, Case was manufacturing a full line of road-building equipment.
Case continued to manufacture construction equipment and support infrastructure development throughout the 20th century.
In 1957, Case manufactured the world’s first factory- integrated tractor loader/backhoe. (While this is an important milestone for our company, it is not the first Case entry into the construction equipment business.)
In 1998, Case became the first manufacturer to offer Ride Control on loader/backhoes and skid steers.
In 2000, Case produced its 100,000th skid steer loader.
In 2005, Case celebrated the manufacture of a half million loader/backhoes.
Today, Case produces 15 lines of equipment and more than 90 models.
The original Old Abe was named after U.S. President
Abraham Lincoln by the 8th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry unit during the Civil War. The 8th Regiment had traded a farmer a bushel of corn for the eagle, which the farmer had acquired from a band of Native Americans under the leadership of Chief Big Sky. The eagle became the 8th Regiment’s official mascot and accompanied the men on many battles.
In 1861, Jerome Increase Case saw the troops on parade and heard the eagle’s scream. He was deeply moved by the sights and sounds of men marching to the fife and drums, with fluttering pennants and the raucous cry of Old Abe very much in evidence.
Case was determined to adopt the eagle as the symbol of his own company, and in 1865, Old Abe began his career as the most famous bird in construction and agriculture history as the trademark of J.I. Case Company. The Old Abe eagle mascot has been associated with the Case equipment and Case distributors for more than 140 years.
