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Case CX210D Excavator: D-Series 21-Ton Production Excavator

The Case CX210D is the D-Series generation 21-ton class production excavator - Tier 4 Final emissions, modern electrohydraulic control, and a refined operator station. It sits between the earlier CX210C and the newer CX220E in Case's full-size excavator lineup.

Case CX210D Excavator

Where the CX210D fits in the Case excavator line

The CX210D is a 21-ton class D-Series excavator. It sits between the CX210C and the CX220E in Case’s full-size excavator lineup. The D-Series brought Tier 4 Final emissions compliance, refined electrohydraulic control, and a modernized cab to the 21-ton platform.

Case CX210D Excavator - Quick Specs

Class
21-Ton Excavator
Generation
D-Series
Engine
Tier 4 Final Diesel
Aftertreatment
DPF + SCR (DEF)
Drivetrain
Hydrostatic Dual-Path
Undercarriage
Steel Track
Tail Swing
Conventional
Predecessor
Case CX210C
Successor
Case CX220E
Locating your serial number On the Case CX210D the serial number plate is stamped on the left-hand frame near the boom mount, and is also reproduced on the data plate inside the cab. Confirm the serial before ordering - production-window-specific parts vary.

Engine, hydraulics, and drivetrain

The CX210D runs a Tier 4 Final diesel through a hydrostatic dual-path drivetrain into a steel-track undercarriage. The main hydraulic pump - typically a load-sensing piston pump - drives boom, dipper, bucket, swing, and propel functions through electrohydraulic control valves. Tier 4 Final compliance is handled with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).

The electrohydraulic control valve package is what defines the D-Series feel. Compared to the earlier C-Series, the D-Series gives finer modulation, better multi-function coordination (simultaneous swing and boom-up, for example), and more predictable creep speeds for fine grading and trenching work.

Common service items on the CX210D

  • Engine internals: Tier 4 Final diesel pistons, rings, sleeves, head gaskets. Common-rail injection.
  • Aftertreatment: DPF service and regeneration behavior, DEF tank and dosing module, SCR catalyst, EGR cooler service.
  • Fuel system: Common-rail injectors, lift pump, primary and secondary filters with tight water-separator standards.
  • Cooling system: Radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, charge-air cooler, hoses, belts.
  • Hydraulic system: Boom / dipper / bucket / swing cylinder seal kits, main pump rebuild, electrohydraulic control valves, hoses.
  • Boom and dipper: Pin and bushing service at every joint, bucket pins, thumb attachment hardware, quick coupler service.
  • Undercarriage: Steel track inspection and replacement, rollers, idlers, drive sprockets, recoil springs.
  • Swing system: Swing motor and reduction gear service, swing bearing inspection, swing brake.
  • Electrical / ECU: Engine ECU, instrument cluster, sensors, harness, telematics module on equipped units.
  • Cab glass and wiper: Cab glass and wiper service items - KHN16820 24-inch wiper blade, KHN3046 front lower glass, and KHN2632 front upper glass cross-fit across Case and Link-Belt excavators.
  • Operator station: Seat, joystick controls, pedal linkage, instrument panel, cab HVAC.
Tier 4 Final aftertreatment - service implications The CX210D’s DPF and SCR systems are reliable when fed clean fuel and quality DEF, but they require attention. DEF tank must stay topped up, the DPF will request periodic high-temperature regenerations, and NOx sensors fail occasionally and trigger derate conditions if not replaced. For customers running CX210D machines in production, factor aftertreatment service into the maintenance budget.

Parts we carry for the Case CX210D

CategoryCommon PartsBrowse
EngineTier 4 Final diesel internals, pistons, rings, sleeves, gasketsBrowse Engine
AftertreatmentDPF, DEF dosing, SCR catalyst, EGR componentsBrowse Aftertreatment
Fuel SystemCommon-rail injectors, lift pump, filters, water separatorBrowse Fuel
CoolingRadiator, water pump, charge-air cooler, hoses, beltsBrowse Cooling
HydraulicsMain pump, swing motor, cylinders, seal kits, valvesBrowse Hydraulics
Boom / DipperPins, bushings, bucket and quick-coupler hardwareBrowse Boom / Dipper
UndercarriageSteel tracks, rollers, idlers, sprockets, recoil springsBrowse Undercarriage
SwingSwing motor, reduction gear, swing bearing, swing brakeBrowse Swing
Cab Glass / WiperKHN16820 wiper, KHN3046 lower glass, KHN2632 upper glass (Case/Link-Belt cross-fit)KHN16820 Wiper Blade
Electrical / ECUECU, sensors, harness, instrument clusterBrowse Electrical
Operator StationSeat, joysticks, pedal linkage, gauges, HVACBrowse Operator Station

Need a part for your Case CX210D Excavator?

Aftertreatment components, common-rail injection parts, and hydraulic pump rebuilds are the highest-value items on a CX210D. Call our parts team with your serial number.

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What to verify before ordering

  • Serial number. Confirm the machine serial on the CX210D before ordering year-specific parts.
  • Engine serial. Engine internal parts must match the engine serial number.
  • Hydraulic cylinder bore. Cylinder seal kit fit depends on bore dimension - measure before ordering.
  • Tier 4 emissions revision. DPF and DEF/SCR components saw revisions during production - confirm by serial.
  • Engine ECU calibration. Common-rail injectors and ECU sensors are calibrated to specific build years.
  • Bucket and quick coupler. Quick-coupler interface varies - confirm before ordering attachment-side hardware.

Why the CX210D still earns a paycheck

The Case CX210D is a 21-ton class production excavator built for general site work, utility installation, residential and commercial earthmoving, and mining or quarry work depending on configuration. The D-Series electrohydraulics and refined operator station make it a comfortable, productive machine - and one that owners keep in service well past initial depreciation.

Maintenance priorities on a CX210D: clean fuel and tight water separation for common-rail injection, DPF regen behavior tracking, hydraulic oil condition, swing-bearing lubrication, steel-track tension and undercarriage wear monitoring, and pin and bushing service at every boom and dipper joint. Broken Tractor maintains parts coverage across the Case excavator family.

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