2006-2012 CASE 1221E WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Case 1221E is a 30-metric-ton wheel loader powered by a Cummins QSM11 Tier III turbocharged six-cylinder engine delivering 320 net horsepower at 2200 rpm and 1235 lb-ft of torque. This robust machine features a standard payload capacity of 7.6 cubic yards with heaped bucket capacity of 6.6 cubic yards and struck capacity of 7.5 cubic yards. The loader measures 31.8 feet in length with bucket on ground, 10.8 feet wide over tires, and 12.6 feet high to cab top, with a wheelbase of 12.2 feet and ground clearance of 1.7 feet. Its hydraulic system boasts a pump flow capacity of 127.4 gallons per minute with 2990 psi relief setting, enabling a 6.4-second raise time, 1.4-second dump time, and 3-second lower time. The transmission provides four forward gears and three reverse gears, achieving maximum forward speed of 21.1 mph and reverse speed of 14.7 mph with a 25-foot turning radius. Available in Z-bar and XR high-lift linkage configurations, the 1221E suits sand and gravel, aggregates, and site preparation applications. Standard features include limited-slip front and rear axles for superior traction, an isolation-mounted cab with 72-dBA operator sound level, and optional Ride Control for improved material retention and shock load reduction. The machine operates on 29.5x25 tires and maintains an operating weight of 66,930 pounds with static tipping weight of 55,830 pounds.