The Case W 18 Wheel Loader (1977-2020) brings together low engine power at 114 hp (85 kW) and typical weight at 42,205 lb (19.1 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1977-2020
Weight: 42,205 lb (19.1 t)Engine power: 114 hp (85 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
42,205 lb (19.1 t)Weight
114 hp (85 kW)Engine power
2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23 mph (37 km/h)Travel speed
7.87 ft (2.4 m)Transport width
10.2 ft (3.12 m)Transport height
19.9 ft (6.07 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
114 hp (85 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
Average
42,205 lb (19.1 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Maximum bucket capacity
Low
2.49 yd³ (1.9 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
1.57 yd³ (1.2 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.
Travel speed
Average
23 mph (37 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Below average
7.87 ft (2.4 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.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
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 | W 18 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1977-2020 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power114 hp (85 kW)
Travel speed23 mph (37 km/h)
Dimensions
Transport height10.2 ft (3.12 m)
Transport length19.9 ft (6.07 m)
Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 m)
Outside turning radius32.6 ft (9.93 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Weight42,205 lb (19.1 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×127 mm
Displacement1.73 US gal (6.55 L)
Engine manufacturerCase
Engine typeA401BD
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5 x 25 12
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
