CASE 321D WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The CASE 321D compact wheel loader is a versatile and robust machine designed for efficient material handling in confined spaces. With a bucket breakout force of 15,921 lbs (7,222 kg) and a heaped bucket capacity of 1.5 cu yds (1 m³), it delivers strong performance for demanding jobs. The loader features a bucket width of 6.9 ft (2 m) and a dump clearance at max raise of 8.8 ft (2 m), ensuring effective load placement. Its compact dimensions include a length with bucket on ground of 18.2 ft (5 m), a height to top of cab of 9.2 ft (3 m), and a width over tires of 6.5 ft (2 m), making it suitable for tight worksites. The 321D is powered by a 4-cylinder BF4M2011 diesel engine, producing 75 hp (56 kW) gross power and 72 hp (54 kW) net power at 2,300 rpm, with a displacement of 190 cu in. The hydraulic system offers a pump flow capacity of 19 gal/min (72 l/min), an open-centered pressure/flow compensated pump type, and a relief valve setting of 3,335 psi, enabling fast cycle times with a dump time of 1.1 sec and a raise time of 6.6 sec. The loader is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, providing two forward and two reverse gears, with a max speed of 12.4 mph (19 kph) in both directions. It has a ground clearance of 1.2 ft (0 m), a wheelbase of 7.8 ft (2 m), and a turning radius of 13.6 ft (4 m), ensuring excellent maneuverability. The operating weight is 13,028 lbs (5,910 kg), and it features a rear axle oscillation of 24° for improved stability on uneven terrain.