Case plans new wheeled excavator range

19 Dec 22 Case is launching a series of wheeled excavators made by South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Construction Equipment under an existing supply agreement.

The Case WX140E wheeled excavator, made by Hyundai

Case’s E-Series will comprise four models initially, with a fifth, larger model following on later.

The first four models will be the conventional tail swing WX140E and WX160E, along with the short radius WX155E SR and the WX175E SR. The fifth will be a conventional tail swing WX210E.

The four smaller models will have Bosch Rexroth Load Independent Flow Sharing hydraulic systems, heavy-duty ZF axles and hydrostatic transmissions and Cummins B4.5 Stage V diesel engines. The WX210E will have with the larger B6.7 engine and an open centre hydraulic system with Kawasaki’s Electric Positive Flow Control. This uses a twin-pump layout.

The engines are capable of operating with a range of fuels, including B7 and B20 biodiesel, hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) and gas-to-liquid (GTL), coal-to-liquids (CTL) biomass-to-liquid (BTL) paraffinic fuels.

Inside the cab, the Case Maximum View Monitor will offer 360° view cameras and additional rear radar.

They will be available in a range of lower frame layouts, with several combinations of front and rear dozer blades plus front and rear outriggers.

Upper equipment will comprise a choice of mono or two-piece main booms for all machines except the WX175E SR, which will be supplied with a two-piece articulating boom only.