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Case 521E Specifications

The Case 521E wheel loader driveline system components: 274 cu.in (4.5L) Case 445TA/EGE vertical 4-cylinder turbocharged liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 129 hp (96 kW), and 4x3 powershift transmission with torque converter. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 35.4 gal/min (134 l/min). The Case 521E is equipped with a power steering system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and 20.5x25 standard tires. The wheel loader has a maximum lift height of 142.1" (3610 mm) and bucket breakout force of 18175 lbs (8245 kg). The rated operating capacity is 7970 lbs (3615 kg), and tipping load is 15940 lbs (7230 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Case 445TA/EGE
Engine Type .................... 4-Stroke liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4
Displacement, cu in (L) .................... 274 (4.49)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .................... 4.09 (104.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .................... 5.20 (132.0)
Aspiration Type .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 129.0 (96.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 1800
Low Idle Speed, rpm .................... 1020-1080
High Idle Speed, rpm .................... 2220-2280
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) .................... 552 (407)
Torque Speed, rpm.................... 1300
Compression Ratio .................... 17.0:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Injection pump
Fuel Injection .................... Electronic
Fuel Filter Type .................... Full flow spin-on cartridge
Lubricating System .................... Positive pressure
Cooling System .................... Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner Type .................... Dry element
Emission Level .................... Tier 3
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 50.0 (189.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 12.6 (12.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 23.1 (22.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 70

Transmission

Transmission Type .................... Powershift
Gearbox Type .................... 4F/3R
Number of Forward Gears .................... 4
Number of Reverse Gears .................... 3
Torque Converter Type .................... Single stage
Torque Converter Ratio .................... 2.30:1
Oil Capacity, gal (L) .................... 5.0 (18.9)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .................... 24.4 (39.1)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .................... 15.6 (24.9)

Wheels and Tires

Drive System Type .................... Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Steering Configuration .................... Articulated frame
Steering System .................... Hydrostatic power
Service Brakes Type .................... Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (Std) .................... 20.5x25
Rear Tire Size (Std) .................... 20.5x25
Front Tire Size (Opt) .................... 17.5x25
Rear Tire Size (Opt) .................... 17.5x25

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Closed center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Variable displacement piston
Pump Capacity, gpm (Lpm) .................... 35.4 (134.0)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) .................... 3625 (250)
Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity, gal (L) .................... 15.0 (56.8)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 30.0 (113.6)

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight), lbs (kg) .................... 9145 (4150)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn), lbs (kg) .................... 7970 (3615)
Tipping Load (Straight), lbs (kg) .................... 18290 (8300)
Tipping Load (Full Turn), lbs (kg) .................... 15940 (7230)
Lift Capacity, lbs (kg) .................... 12340 (5600)
Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 18175 (8245)

Dimensions and Weight

Maximum Operating Height .................... 186.8 (4745)
Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin, in (mm) .................... 142.1 (3610)
Height To Top Of Cab, in (mm) .................... 129.9 (3275)
Length With Bucket On Ground, in (mm) .................... 265.9 (6755)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) .................... 78.7 (2000)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) .................... 98 (2490)
Wheel Base, in (mm) .................... 108.3 (2750)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 14.9 (375)
Departure Angle, deg .................... 34
Articulation Angle, deg .................... 40
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 100 (2540)
Bucket Capacity, cu.ft (m3) .................... 70.2 (1.99)
Digging Depth, in (mm) .................... 3.1 (78)
Rollback Angle At Ground, deg .................... 40
Rollback Angle At Full Height, deg .................... 54
Dump Angle At Full Height, deg .................... 55
Clearance With Bucket Dumped, in (mm) .................... 105 (2665)
Reach At Full Height, in (mm) .................... 41.6 (1055)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 195.8 (4970)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 23070 (10465)

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