Case 121 D Wheel Loader Specs (2002-2005)

In specification terms, the Case 121 D Wheel Loader (2002-2005) shows low engine power at 56.3 hp (42 kW) alongside low weight at 11,464 lb (5.2 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2002-2005

Weight: 11,464 lb (5.2 t)Engine power: 56.3 hp (42 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
11,464 lb (5.2 t)Weight
56.3 hp (42 kW)Engine power
1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Bucket capacity
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
9,667 lbf (43 kN)Lifting Force
21.7 mph (35 km/h)Travel speed
2,300 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

56.3 hp (42 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

11,464 lb (5.2 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

1.05 yd³ (0.8 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.

Lifting Force

Low

9,667 lbf (43 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

21.7 mph (35 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

6.73 ft (2.05 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 capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius13.9 ft (4.25 m)
Maximum discharge height8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Bucket width6.73 ft (2.05 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length17.7 ft (5.4 m)
Transport height9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Transport width6.73 ft (2.05 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer Case
Model 121 D
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2002-2005
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power56.3 hp (42 kW)
Lifting Force9,667 lbf (43 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,300 rpm
Travel speed21.7 mph (35 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.73 ft (2.05 m)
Maximum discharge height8.27 ft (2.52 m)
Transport height9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Transport length17.7 ft (5.4 m)
Transport width6.73 ft (2.05 m)
Outside turning radius13.9 ft (4.25 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Weight11,464 lb (5.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement0.79 US gal (3 L)
Engine manufacturerPerkins
Engine type704.3

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres365/80 R 20

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesD
Steering modeKL