Case 521 E xt Wheel Loader Specs (2009-2012)

The Case 521 E xt Wheel Loader (2009-2012) brings together below-average engine power at 190 hp (142 kW) and low weight at 26,191 lb (11.9 t). Its published bucket capacity is 2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2009-2012

Weight: 26,191 lb (11.9 t)Engine power: 190 hp (142 kW)Bucket capacity: 2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)
26,191 lb (11.9 t)Weight
190 hp (142 kW)Engine power
2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)Bucket capacity
2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.2 mph (39 km/h)Travel speed
1,800 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.17 ft (2.49 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

190 hp (142 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

26,191 lb (11.9 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.

Bucket capacity

Low

2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.2 mph (39 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

8.17 ft (2.49 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

10.8 ft (3.28 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)
Bucket capacity2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius36.2 ft (11 m)
Maximum discharge height8.6 ft (2.62 m)
Bucket width8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.4 ft (6.83 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.28 m)
Transport width8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer Case
Model 521 E xt
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2009-2012
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power190 hp (142 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,800 rpm
Travel speed24.2 mph (39 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Maximum discharge height8.6 ft (2.62 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.28 m)
Transport length22.4 ft (6.83 m)
Transport width8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Outside turning radius36.2 ft (11 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity2.35 yd³ (1.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
Weight26,191 lb (11.9 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Emission levelIII
Engine manufacturerCase
Engine type445 TA/EGE

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres17.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesE
Steering modeAL