Wheel Loaders

Video: Watch Sukut Construction's Teardown of Caterpillar Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sukut Construction, Inc., of San Bernadino, Calif., recently dismantled a Caterpillar 980G wheel loader. According to the company, the equipment had been vandalized at a previous owner's location, and was not in working order. The parts now make up a portion of Sukut's dismantled stock and will be sold individually. This time lapse video shows the teardown process from start to finish: Click for more...

Liebherr Displays High Performance Wheel Loader, Compact Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA Co. Construction Equipment's R 920 Compact swing crawler excavator combines features of a standard crawler excavator with the advantages of a compact swing machine, while maintaining its high performance and versatility. This excavator has a short tail swing of only 6 ft. 1 in. (1.8 m). With its tight slewing radius, this machine is well designed for use on space restricted job sites. Click for more...

Twin Cities Landscaper Finds Value, Visibility With SDLG →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For more than 50 years, Patio Town has offered a range of landscaping materials to the Twin Cities area, earning its place in Minnesota as one of the premier providers of outdoor living supplies and services. Throughout its history, the Oakdale-based company has used a wide array of equipment from several different brands. In 2017, though, it chose SDLG as its wheel loader of choice, replacing a premium machine in the process. Click for more...

Leading SDLG Dealer Expands Midwestern Footprint →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Alta Equipment Company (Alta) will now offer SDLG wheel loaders, parts and service to customers in central and northern Illinois. The Livonia, Michigan-based dealer is actively operating out of two Illinois locations and has plans to open more branches in the near future. Alta's growth reflects the company's established track record of meeting and exceeding its customers' needs. According to Nick Tullo, sales manager of SDLG North America, that track record is why SDLG chose to partner with Alta more than two years ago. Click for more...

Volvo Debuts Updated L90H Wheel Loader at World of Asphalt 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its latest innovation in mid-sized wheel loaders with the debut of the updated L90H wheel loader at World of Asphalt 2018. The H-Series 2.0 machine offers improved fuel efficiency, productivity, serviceability and ease of use over its predecessor and competitive products. "The L90H wheel loader features updates to its transmission and torque converter that shorten cycle times and provide up to 20 percent greater fuel efficiency. Click for more...

LiuGong Features 856H at 2018 World of Asphalt →

From Construction Equipment Guide... World of Asphalt 2018 attendees will get a closeup look at the new mid-sized LiuGong 856H wheel loader designed specifically for the North American market. The LiuGong 856H offers owners industry-leading productivity, fuel efficiency, operator comfort and safety, according to the manufacturer. Powered by a 225 hp, EPA Tier IV Final Cummins engine for maximum power with low fuel consumption, the LiuGong 856H ensures high productivity through advanced technologies including a powershift transmission and advanced load-sensing hydraulic system. Click for more...

Liebherr USA, Co. Sponsors First Live DEMOlition Event, Showcases Machines at Demolition Austin 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr USA, Co. Construction Equipment division has announced that it will serve as the official sponsor of National Demolition Association's first Live DEMOlition event at the Demolition Austin 2018 trade show. The Construction Equipment division will showcase three machines: an R 936 Demolition Excavator, an LH 30 M Material Handler and an L 550 XPower Tier 4 Final Wheel Loader. Demolition Austin 2018 will take place Feb. Click for more...

Liebherr L538 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr's L 538 Tier IV Final wheel loader belongs to the new generation of mid-size loaders that remain true to their reputation as powerful and reliable all-rounders. These size loaders are highly versatile machines suitable for a multitude of applications and can be used in a traditional capacity, for earthmoving or material handling of all types of construction material through the use of different attachments, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hyundai Intros New Products, Partnerships, Safety Edge at World of Concrete →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas booth at World of Concrete showcased new products, new partnerships and what the company calls "the Hyundai Safety Edge." Visitors to the exhibit (booth C7213) saw the Hyundai-exclusive all-around view monitoring system featured for the first time on one of its HL900 series wheel loaders, as well as a newly redesigned Hyundai quick coupler for its Z-bar wheel loaders. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds All-Around View Monitoring to HL900 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the availability of the Hyundai-exclusive AAVM (all-around view monitoring) system on new factory orders of Hyundai HL900 series wheel loaders, which are available throughout the United States and Canada. The new system was shown publicly for the first time at the 2018 World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas on a Hyundai HL955 wheel loader. AAVM has been available as an option on Hyundai HX series excavators since Oct. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces Quick Coupler for HL900 Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. introduced a newly redesigned quick coupler as an available option on the Z-bar models of its HL900 series wheel loaders. The company displayed the new quick coupler on the HL955 wheel loader in its exhibit (booth C7213) at the World of Concrete exposition at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The ISO 23727 standard-compliant Hyundai quick coupler accommodates multiple attachment types common to agricultural, industrial and construction applications. Click for more...

John Deere 344L Compact Wheel Loader with Articulation Plus Helps Operators Lift More, Move Faster →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Combining speed, precision and exceptional lift capacity, the new John Deere 344L compact wheel loader provides peak productivity for ag material handling, landscaping, snow removal and construction customers year-round. Industry-exclusive features on the 344L help operators move faster and remain comfortable on the job site while increasing machine uptime, according to the manufacturer. "We designed the new 344L to help operators get more done in the field faster than they have before," said Drew Miller, product marketing manager, compact wheel loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Oak Island Treasure Hunters Turn to Caterpillar for Digging Needs →

Oak Island is a dream for buried-treasure hunters, tantalizing them with links to 14th-century explorers, 17th-century gold coins and mysterious coded messages. For nearly 200 years, the island has drawn treasure-seekers. Among them are two Michigan brothers, Rick and Marty Lagina, who a decade ago invested in the mile-long piece of land off the coast of Nova Scotia and began to paw through its soil. Click for more...

Case G Series Wheel Loaders Win 2017 Good Design Award for Design Excellence →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment received the Good Design Award for its G-Series wheel loaders — the latest generation of the brand's product line which launched in 2016. This recognition comes in the 50th anniversary of the award program, noted for the participation of the largest number of Fortune 500 companies and the world's foremost design firms. The G-Series was one of the product designs selected by the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies out of the thousands of submissions sent by the world's leading manufacturers and industrial design firms. Click for more...

Nuss Truck & Equipment to showcase SDLG at Northern Green 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Nuss Truck & Equipment (Nuss) will showcase SDLG's newest North American offering — the L918F compact wheel loader — at Northern Green 2018 in Minneapolis, Minn. Nuss will occupy booth #1941 at the show, which runs from Jan. 2 to 4 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Northern Green is the largest tradeshow in the country for landscapers and nurserymen. The show attracts a wide array of professionals who manage landscaping and planting services for nurseries, municipalities, golf courses and more. Click for more...

John Deere L-Series Compact Wheel Loaders Tackle Toughest Job Site Tasks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built for construction contractors, landscapers and rental center operators, the John Deere 204L and 304L compact wheel loaders deliver higher productivity, increased uptime and lower daily operating costs. An evolution of the 204K and 304K models, the L-series models are built for tasks that require peak productivity in small spaces and over rough terrain, according to the manufacturer. "We're packing more productivity and efficiency into the wheel loader with the release of our L-Series models," said Drew Miller, product marketing manager, compact wheel loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

ASV Adds Ohio Dealer to Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ASV Holdings Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added National First Equipment, LLC to its dealer network. The Berea, Ohio-based center rents, sells and services a variety of used compact construction equipment, including skid steers, mini excavators, wheel loaders, dozers and backhoes. “We've always been focused on providing high-quality equipment and after-sales support to landscapers, do-it-yourselfers and small contractors,” said Larry Mahnen, National First Equipment general manager. Click for more...

Contractor Puts LiuGong 835H Wheel Loader to Work →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Shawn Yesko, owner of Structural Solutions of New Jersey, was first introduced to the LiuGong 835 two years ago. He liked what he saw, but without a definite need for the machine, the time wasn't right for the purchase. In 2017, when he needed a full-sized loader, Yesko knew just who to turn to: Rob Mennona and Jersey Rents. “We have been doing business with Jersey Rents for quite a few years now, [and] I feel that we have a really good relationship with them,” Yesko said. Click for more...

Texas-Based Construction Company Grows With Equipment from Kirby-Smith →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Growth happens quickly for new DFW-area underground contracting firmWhen Steve Hugdahl and Jose Guamancela teamed up to form Blue Star Utilities, LLC, one of the first things they did was approach some developers to let them know they were starting a new business for installing underground water, storm and sewer lines. “They asked us what took so long,” recalled Hugdahl. “Jose and I had built a reputation for meeting customers' schedules and providing quality service with other companies we worked for. Click for more...

Stolen Wheel Loader Used in Attempted San Diego Bank Heist →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Someone used a stolen piece of construction equipment to tear a bank ATM away from the building but failed to steal the machine, San Diego police said. A long trail of debris was found just after 5 a.m. Oct. 30 at the Union Bank on Waring Road in the Allied Gardens neighborhood. The debris included a damaged ATM keypad and bank signage left behind in the parking lot. The Caterpillar wheel loader was tied to a company in Vista, Calif., according to officers on the scene. Click for more...

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