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2020-2025 Case SV280B Engine Rebuild / Replacement Cost

A engine rebuild / replacement on a Case SV280B typically runs $5,750-$20,550 all in. Below is the labor and parts breakdown, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get an exact number for your machine.

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Typical Repair Cost

Case SV280B engine rebuild

$5,750-$20,550

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

17-42 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$3,600-$13,200

* Static estimate from heavy-equipment norms, not a quote. Real cost depends on parts source, access, and collateral damage.Get an exact estimate →

What's involved in a Case SV280B engine rebuild repair

Pulling the engine (or doing an in-frame), inspecting the block, and replacing pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets and seals, or dropping in a reman long block. Tier 4 emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, aftertreatment) adds labor and parts on newer machines.

What affects the cost

The range above moves with these factors. The biggest swing is usually parts source and whether the failure damaged anything downstream.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Case SV280B engine rebuild repair cost?
A engine rebuild / replacement on a Case SV280B typically runs $5,750-$20,550. That covers about 17-42 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $3,600-$13,200 in parts. Your exact number depends on parts source (OEM vs. reman) and how much collateral damage there is. Get a free custom estimate at equipbook.ai/service/estimate.
How many labor hours is a Case SV280B engine rebuild job?
Plan on roughly 17 to 42 labor hours for a engine rebuild repair on a Case SV280B. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Case SV280B engine rebuild repair?
Pulling the engine (or doing an in-frame), inspecting the block, and replacing pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets and seals, or dropping in a reman long block. Tier 4 emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, aftertreatment) adds labor and parts on newer machines.
Is it worth fixing the engine rebuild on a Case SV280B?
At $5,750-$20,550, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Case SV280B in good condition is worth far more than this repair, so it usually pays to fix it. Check what your machine is worth first, then decide. Use the free valuation at equipbook.ai/value/case-sv280b.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A engine rebuild repair at $5,750-$20,550 is usually worth it on a Case SV280B, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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