Case W 18 Wheel Loader Specs (1977-2020)

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.

Maximum bucket capacity2.49 yd³ (1.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length19.9 ft (6.07 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.12 m)
Transport width7.87 ft (2.4 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 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