Case 521 D dxt Wheel Loader Specs (2005-2025)

Key specifications for the Case 521 D dxt Wheel Loader (2005-2025) include low engine power at 119 hp (89 kW) together with low weight at 21,760 lb (9.87 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 2.59 yd³ (1.98 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2005-2025

Weight: 21,760 lb (9.87 t)Engine power: 119 hp (89 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.59 yd³ (1.98 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.12 yd³ (1.62 m³)
21,760 lb (9.87 t)Weight
119 hp (89 kW)Engine power
2.59 yd³ (1.98 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.12 yd³ (1.62 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
336 lb-ft (455 Nm)Maximum torque
7.68 ft (2.34 m)Transport width
8.1 ft (2.47 m)Bucket width
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

119 hp (89 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

21,760 lb (9.87 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

2.59 yd³ (1.98 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

2.12 yd³ (1.62 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Low

336 lb-ft (455 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)

Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

7.68 ft (2.34 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.59 yd³ (1.98 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.12 yd³ (1.62 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius36.6 ft (11.2 m)
Bucket width8.1 ft (2.47 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.3 ft (6.8 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport width7.68 ft (2.34 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Case
Model 521 D dxt
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2005-2025
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power119 hp (89 kW)
Maximum torque336 lb-ft (455 Nm)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Transport height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport length22.3 ft (6.8 m)
Transport width7.68 ft (2.34 m)
Outside turning radius36.6 ft (11.2 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.59 yd³ (1.98 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.12 yd³ (1.62 m³)
Weight21,760 lb (9.87 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke104×132 mm
Displacement1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Engine manufacturerCase
Engine type445TNM2
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17 .5 x 25 L2

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD