Wheel Loaders

Case Looks to the Future with Latest Innovations →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Founded in 1842, the Case story began with the practical innovations of Jerome Increase Case. Initially known for the development of automated threshing machines, Case soon introduced the first portable steam engine, fondly called "Old Number One," which is still on display at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. This new technology led to countless innovations in the development of roadbuilding and earthmoving equipment into the 20th Century and beyond, and Case Construction Equipment has been on that same trajectory ever since. Click for more...

Wheel Loader Succeeds Motorgrader for Township Work in Seward, Illinois →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Seward Township, Ill., has replaced its motorgrader with a new Hitachi ZW180-6 wheel loader. "We bought the Hitachi loader last summer after months of researching what our needs and budget would fit," said Anne Vickery, road commissioner, Kendeall County, Ill. According to Jason Vickery, the township's road supervisor (and son to Anne), the decision to dispose of its motorgrader and replace it with new equipment was driven by the loss of gravel roads in the township. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America to Debut Latest Models at ConExpo 2020 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) will debut new wheel loader models, cutting-edge technology and support tools at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020 in Las Vegas, March 10-14. Since finalizing the purchase of KCM Corporation from Kawasaki Heavy Industries in 2016, HCMA has been striving to expand its product and service offerings to the U.S. market through equipment innovation and the construction of its new $4 million corporate headquarters and training facility. Click for more...

SDLG to Exhibit Wheel Loader Versatility at ConExpo 2020 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SDLG will be exhibiting its two most popular wheel loaders in North America at ConExpo 2020, which takes place from March 10 – 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Festival Grounds. The SDLG booth will be located on the Festival Grounds at number F3432. "We're very excited to make our return to ConExpo to showcase the durability and versatility of SDLG's construction equipment," said Babliton Cardoso, director, commercial sales. Click for more...

Doosan Wheel Loader and Material Handler to Be Displayed During 2020 ISRI Convention and Exposition →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC will display its DL280-5 wheel loader and DX210WMH-5 material handler at the 2020 Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) convention and exposition. The ISRI convention and exposition is recognized as the largest annual industry event in the recycling and scrap processing market segment. Doosan will display its equipment in the exhibit hall (booth C7) at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas from April 27 through 30, 2020. Click for more...

Hitachi ZW250 Incorporates Dash-6 Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The ZW250-6 is the latest addition to the fleet of wheel loaders featuring Hitachi "Dash-6" upgrades and technology. With the ZW250-6, Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America introduces a larger, more powerful version of the ZW220-6 that was so well-received by equipment buyers earlier this year. Bringing many of the same features into Hitachi's line-up of larger production loaders, the ZW250-6 is engineered and equipped to take on the full range of duties expected by demanding owners and operators, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

John Deere Maximizes Productivity with New Payload Weighing System for L-Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The powerful John Deere four-wheel-drive L-Series wheel loaders can now be equipped with a factory-installed John Deere Payload Weighing System integrated with Topcon. The payload weighing system, which is designed to increase productivity by maximizing the operator workflow, is available on the 744L, 824L and 844L models. "We know our customers are managing busy work schedules and looking for opportunities to streamline jobs and boost productivity. Click for more...

Orchard Farmer Finds Success Using Doosan Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Situated approximately 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainier, Wash., is the Yakima Valley, a breathtaking agricultural region known for its apple, wine and hop production. The Yakima Valley has the largest variety of fresh grown produce in the Pacific Northwest because of local farmers and growers like Brad Ziemke, owner of Ziemke Farm Fresh Produce. Farming wasn't Ziemke's first profession, but it was one he was always interested in. Click for more...

Hitachi Technology Digs in With New ZW140-6 and ZW150-6 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi's new Dash-6 line of wheel loaders — the ZW140-6, ZW150-6 and ZW150PL-6 (Parallel Lift) — fill out the range of utility-sized models from Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA). An extensive list of upgrades and advanced features responds to customer demands for long term reliability, enhanced operator comfort and control and low operating costs. Recognizing the need for "do-it-all" machines in the 25,000 lb. Click for more...

Gleason Johndrow Deploys SDLG Wheel Loaders to Tackle Seasonal Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the past, Gleason Johndrow Landscaping and Snow Management (Gleason Johndrow), a U.S.-based contracting company, had to rent construction equipment for snow removal projects. After purchasing 12 SDLG wheel loaders, the Massachusetts-based contractor now has a fleet that can work on any seasonal work from snow removal to landscaping projects. "Through the purchase of the SDLG wheel loaders it allowed our company to completely eliminate renting equipment for snow removal, and the affordability factor played a huge role in our decision to select SDLG," said Anthony Gleason, president of Gleason Johndrow. Click for more...

Cat Small Wheel Loaders Receive Attachment Visibility, Comfort, Performance Enhancements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar launched several new design enhancements for its small wheel loader (SWL) line — Cat 926M, 930M and 938M models — centered on improving attachment visibility, operator comfort and machine performance. Integrating large wheel loader features into the Cat SWL models, these new machines deliver improved operating efficiency, reduced maintenance and increased loader longevity. Enhanced Attachment Visibility The SWL line's new fusion quick coupler substantially improves visibility to the attachment in material handling applications. Click for more...

Doosan to Display DX42-5 Mini Excavator and DL200-5 Wheel Loader During World of Concrete 2020 in Las Vegas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC will exhibit a DX42-5 mini excavator and a DL200-5 wheel loader in its booth — C5577 — in the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Feb. 4 to 7, 2020. DX42-5 Mini Excavator Introduced in 2019, the Doosan DX42-5 is a conventional tail swing mini excavator in the 4- to 5-ton class, featuring a strong bucket breakout force and impressive dig depth and reach. Click for more...

John Deere Extends 20,000-Hour 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Warranty →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Confident in the strength and long-lasting design of its machines, John Deere is extending the eight-year/20,000-hour power electronic components warrantyon the 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty supports John Deere's commitment to the durability and reliability of its popular 944K hybrid wheel loader, which was recently named as a finalist for the Diesel Progress Summit Awards in the Electrification Application of the Year category. Click for more...

JCB Wheel Loaders Now Available With High Lift Option →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB announced a new high-lift (HL) loader arm option for its 457 HT wheel loader. With a hinge pin height of 15 ft. 5 in. (4.7 m) — 23 in. (58 cm) higher than the standard ZX loader arm — the JCB 457 HT HL is now the highest lifting four-cylinder, 4.5-cu. yd. loader available in North America, according to the manufacturer. Further, the unique design of the JCB HL loader arm reduces stress on the loader end and improves roll-back torque for easier curling of heavy attachments at full operating height. Click for more...

Hitachi Delivers Construction-Duty Workhorse With ZW180-6 Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America's updated ZW180 — a member of the Dash-6 line-up of mid-sized wheel loaders — weighs in at 32,100 lbs. (14,560 kg), delivers 26,530 lbs. of breakout force and is powered by a Cummins 200 hp Tier 4F QSB6.7 engine. Customers are offered a choice of a 3.4 cu. yd. (2.6 cu m) general purpose bucket or a 4.2 cu. yd. (3.2 cu m) material handling bucket. Click for more...

John Deere Rolls Out Powerful L-Series Wheel Loaders →

Designed for the toughest and most demanding work sites, the new John Deere Class Production Class L-Series wheel loaders offer customers the power and comfort they need on the job. Three models — including the 744L,824Land 844L— are equipped with a roomier cab, new electrohydraulic (EH) controls and an improved HVAC system, resulting in better overall all-day comfort and productivity, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces WA900-8 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. 's WA900-8 is a 256,618 lb. (116,400 kg) wheel loader that is equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified emission regulations-compliant engine and is purpose-built to load 70 to 150 ton haul trucks. "The WA900-8 is the perfect machine for loading haul trucks in limestone pits because the all new Komatsu bucket design, with modified profile, maximizes bucket fill to increase productivity," said Robert Hussey, product marketing manager, Komatsu America Corp. Click for more...

LiuGong North America Introduces 877H Wheel Loader to U.S. Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America (LGNA) has introduced its new 877H wheel loader, a high production machine, to fill the gap between its 856H and 890H wheel loaders. The new machine has a Cummins QSL9 engine, generating 331 hp. With an operating weight just over 54,000 lbs. (24,493 kg) and a bucket size of 5.5 cu. yds. (4.2 cu m), the 877H is positioned to fill the needs of the most common "rock and dirt" bucket applications, including in the aggregate industry. Click for more...

Hitachi ZW220-6 Covers All the Bases for Loader Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The release of the ZW220-6 shows how Hitachi Construction Machinery Loader America has raised its sights to deliver productivity and efficiency for the most demanding owners and operators. The ZW220-6 is the first of Hitachi's new mid-sized wheel loaders in the Dash-6 Series, fully equipped to excel in the full range of duties expected from the top tier in this class. Designed to help skilled operators get the best out of the ZW220-6 is Hitachi's "do-it-all" loader in the new generation Dash-6 Series, built to endure long shifts in demanding work environments. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Finds Traction in Snow-Removal Market →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas is showcasing its focus on equipment solutions for the snow-management market when it participates in the June 25 to 28 SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium in Grand Rapids, Mich. Hyundai is exhibiting an HL955TM wheel loader model outfitted with a Maxxpro hydraulically operated snow plow from Canadian manufacturer Metal Pless, along with several other features appropriate for snow and ice management, such as special tires, a hydraulic quick-coupler for attachments and an all-LED exterior lighting package for enhanced safety and visibility during snow-removal operations. Click for more...

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