Case Donates Loader/Backhoe to Railroad Preservation Group

RACINE, WI, Aug 05 (MARKET WIRE) --
Case Construction Equipment has donated a Case 590 Super M Series 2
loader/backhoe to the Midwest Central Railroad (MCRR), a not-for-profit
organization dedicated to preserving the nation's railroad heritage.

"We will use the loader/backhoe primarily for track repair and rebuilding
projects," said Matthew Crull, president of MCRR. With volunteer labor
risking sore backs when working by hand, Crull stated that they can
replace two or three ties in a day. "With the Case loader/backhoe, we
should be able to replace up to 100 ties per day," he said.

According to Crull, the timing of the donation is significant because the
railroad plans to perform a total tear out and replacement of the eastern
half of the track next spring. The project will involve moving many tons
of dirt and rock, as well as replacing the thousands of railroad ties.
When completed, the restored section should last 15 to 20 years.

MCRR owns a fleet of steam locomotives and rolling stock that it operates
along a circular track approximately 1.25 miles long. The railroad is
located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, about 30 miles from the Case Burlington
plant where Case loader/backhoes are manufactured. The donated machine
came from the Burlington plant.

The railroad is open to the public as a working museum that holds several
events each year. The biggest is the annual Old Thresher's Reunion, an
educational gathering held every August that includes demonstrations of
antique farming equipment. Among the highlights are the restored Case
steam-powered threshers that served as a mainstay of American agriculture
during the early years of the industrial age. Case also will display a
580 Super M Series 3 loader/backhoe, the newest generation of this
versatile machine.

Approximately 35,000 to 40,000 people visit MCRR each year. It is
administered, operated and maintained by an all volunteer group.

"Case is proud to support the hard work of the many volunteers who serve
the Midwest Central Railroad," said Jim Hasler, vice president, Case
Construction Equipment, North America. "Their preservation of
steam-powered equipment is consistent with our own commitment to conserve
America's industrial and agricultural heritage for future generations."

The donated Case loader/backhoe is equipped with four-wheel drive and
ExtendahoeTM along with the standard loader and backhoe buckets.

Case Construction Equipment sells and supports a full line of construction
equipment around the world, including the No. 1 loader/backhoes,
articulated trucks, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, vibratory
compaction rollers, crawler dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders and
rough-terrain forklifts. Through Case dealers, customers have access to a
true professional partner--with world-class equipment and aftermarket
support, industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More
information is available at www.casece.com. Case is a division of CNH
Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH), a majority-owned subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A.
(FIA.MI).

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