Wheel Loaders

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...

Volvo Debuts L20H and L25H Compact Wheel Loaders at ICUEE 2017 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The newest in the line of Volvo compact wheel loaders — the L20H and L25H — are designed to meet the latest emission regulations. As an update from the L20F, the new machines are powered by a Volvo D2.6M Tier 4 Final water-cooled engine with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) that eliminates the need for regeneration or additives. The L20H and L25H also have 5 percent greater fuel efficiency and 8 percent more horsepower than their predecessor models. Click for more...

Strategy Improves Total Operation for Britton Industries →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Family-owned and operated Britton Industries, a producer of natural and dyed mulches, screened topsoil, leaf compost and aggregate products, has been servicing the landscaping and construction markets of central New Jersey and southern Pennsylvania for more than 28 years. The company operates a full wood product recycling center as well as a concrete recycling center — making crushed concrete for fill, as well as decorative stones and other products. Click for more...

SDLG's Intuitive Design Wins Over City of Keene, N.H. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Keene, N.H., has used an SDLG LG959 for loading aggregate materials and snow removal since September 2016, and city operators appreciate the wheel loader's quality and simplicity. Several municipalities around North America have adopted SDLG wheel loaders for use in seasonal work, from the New Jersey Department of Transportation to the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Aspects of the brand's value proposition, such as a focus on basic, reliable technology, have resonated with governmental entities that often need loaders for low-hour or seasonal applications. Click for more...

New Cat Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Effeciency at Lower Cost →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 988K XE is the first wheel loader offered by Caterpillar with a high-efficiency electric drive system. This new large wheel loader joins the industry leader 988K and the recently launched 986K wheel loaders to provide customers with the most cost-effective loader for each application. Delivering high-production in all loading applications, the 988K XE is recommended for demanding job sites where fuel efficiency makes a difference in the machine's total cost of operation. Click for more...

KCMA Introduces 70Z7 Tier IV Final KCM Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KCMA Corporation, a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Group and marketers of KCM loaders in North America, unveiled the Tier IV Final version of its popular 70Z7. The new 70Z7 cycles faster, is more powerful, has near zero emissions and is designed to be even more fuel efficient than previous models, according to KCMA. The 70Z7 is equipped with a 3.7-cu.-yd. GP bucket and produces 173 gross HP from a Cummins QSB6.7 diesel engine. Click for more...

Battle Lumber Grows From Humble Beginnings →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Battle Lumber Company is a family-owned and operated international hardwood supplier headquartered in Wadley, Ga. Located in what is commonly referred to as the Central Savannah River Area — or CSRA — Battle Lumber began as a small, local lumber mill in 1962 with a staff of only eight people. Over the last 55 years, Battle Lumber has grown into an operation with more than 400 employees, with customers all over the world. Click for more...

Liebherr Develops Wheel Loader for Demanding Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr's L 538 mid-size loader with a Z-bar linkage has a respective tipping load of 20,945 lb. (9,500 kg) and a bucket capacity of 3.4 cu. yd. (2.6 cu m). The three models comprising the new generation of mid-size loaders are: the L 526, L 538 and L 546. The hydrostatic driveline provides fuel savings of up to 25 percent in comparison with wheel loaders of the same size class, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Yanmar America Adds Three New, Larger Wheel Loaders to Its Product Offering →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Yanmar America's construction equipment division has added three new, larger wheel loaders to its product offering —the V8 (61 hp, 1.05 to 1.57 cu. yd. [.8 to 1.2 cu m] bucket), V10 (74 hp, 1.31 to 2.03 cu. yd. [1 to 1.5 cu m] bucket) and V12 (100 hp, 1.57 to 2.35 cu. yd. [1.2 to 1.8 cu m] bucket). Jeff Pate, national sales manager of Yanmar America's construction equipment division said, “We are excited to continue to expand our product line. Click for more...

KCM Introduces 95Z7 Tier IV Final Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KCMA Corporation's 95Z7 T4F wheel loader is at home in the toughest applications from quarries to hot slag to scrap handling. Equipped with a powerful, six cylinder, 16 L Isuzu diesel that is reliable and fuel efficient, the 95Z7 T4F can handle the toughest jobs required, according to the manufacturer. The emission system on the 95Z7 T4F does not require a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to meet Tier IV Final standards. Click for more...

Takeuchi TW80 Series 2 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US features the TW80 Series 2 wheel loader in its lineup. Equipped with an EPA Final Tier IV engine, the wheel loader delivers strong performance, easy serviceability, and an enhanced deluxe operator's cabin for superior operator comfort. The compact design allows this loader to easily maneuver in tight spaces with minimal damage to lawns, pavement, and other sensitive surface areas, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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