CASE Construction Equipment has announced it is filling the gap between its compact and medium-size wheel loaders with the launch of the 421G.
Boasting an operating weight of 8,970kg, the machine is powered by a 3.6-litre FPT turbocharged diesel engine and has a rated power of 72kW (97hp) and a peak power of 84kW (112hp) at 2,000rpm.
The engine utilises FPT’s SCR-T after-treatment system to minimise emissions, while the model is equipped as standard with an ECO operating mode and cruise control.
The EU Stage V engine drives through a two-speed ‘shift-on-fly’ hydrostatic transmission, which CASE said provides a ‘seamless’ transition between the two drive ranges, delivering a 40km/h maximum speed with a 20 km/h speed limiter as an option. The transmission has a creep setting as standard. The axles are heavy-duty, with standard limited slip differential front and rear and an optional 100% differential lock.
Though working within compact overall dimensions, the 421G has a straight tipping load with a standard bucket of 6,500kg, with a full turn tipping load of 5,500kg. When equipped with pallet forks, that full turn tipping load is 4,200kg.
The machine comes with boom and bucket setting modes and with boom float as standard.
CASE added that the cab offers improved visibility over F-Series compact range machines. The front console is lower to provide an enhanced view of the bucket or attachment. There is also increased glazing to both the front and the right-hand side. A secondary fully-opening right-hand door with sliding window is standard, while external steps on the right are optional.
The closed centre hydraulic system uses a variable displacement pump with load sensing and flow sharing capabilities. High flow hydraulics deliver a maximum flow of 125 litres/min with a maximum pressure of 220bar. Operators can also adjust hydraulic flow to suit the application.
