Case 521 F Wheel Loader Specs (2012-2026)

Among the key figures for the Case 521 F Wheel Loader (2012-2026) are low engine power at 142 hp (106 kW) and low weight at 24,586 lb (11.2 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 2.6 yd³ (1.99 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2012-2026

Weight: 24,586 lb (11.2 t)Engine power: 142 hp (106 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.6 yd³ (1.99 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.3 yd³ (1.76 m³)
24,586 lb (11.2 t)Weight
142 hp (106 kW)Engine power
2.6 yd³ (1.99 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.3 yd³ (1.76 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
22.4 mph (36 km/h)Travel speed
448 lb-ft (608 Nm)Maximum torque
8.14 ft (2.48 m)Transport width
10.6 ft (3.22 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

142 hp (106 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

24,586 lb (11.2 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.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

2.6 yd³ (1.99 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

2.3 yd³ (1.76 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

22.4 mph (36 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.

Maximum torque

Low

448 lb-ft (608 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.6 yd³ (1.99 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.3 yd³ (1.76 m³)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.1 ft (6.75 m)
Transport height10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Transport width8.14 ft (2.48 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 F
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2012-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power142 hp (106 kW)
Maximum torque448 lb-ft (608 Nm)
Travel speed22.4 mph (36 km/h)

Dimensions

Transport height10.6 ft (3.22 m)
Transport length22.1 ft (6.75 m)
Transport width8.14 ft (2.48 m)
Outside turning radius13.2 ft (4.02 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity2.6 yd³ (1.99 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.3 yd³ (1.76 m³)
Weight24,586 lb (11.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke104×132 mm
Displacement1.19 US gal (4.5 L)
Engine manufacturerCNH
Engine typeF4HFE413J
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5 x 25 12

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesF