Wheel Loaders

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...

Wraps Come Off Tier IV Final Telescopic Loader for Construction →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB's TM320 telescopic wheeled loader is designed specifically for the construction and industrial sectors. The JCB TM320 combines the central driving position and all-round visibility of a wheeled loading shovel with the reach and lift versatility of a telescopic handler — a combination that creates a formidable machine for re-handling and loading operations, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Rockland Introduces New Clean-Up Grapple →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Rockland's new clean-up grapple is designed to turn your loader into a more efficient debris-removal machine. The clean-up grapple functions like a claw – allowing operators to scoop and load leaves, garden waste, manure, wood chips, and other debris with ease. Rockland's clean-up grapple features two independent hydraulic clamps that surround and pick up material rather than pushing material around. Click for more...

LiuGong Wheel Loader Sales Exceed 350,000 Units →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Recently, LiuGong celebrated selling over 350,000 wheel loaders worldwide. More than 300 people including representatives from the government and industry associates, founding members of LiuGong, customers of LiuGong's first generation products, dealers, partners, key accounts and media attended the ceremony to witness the historical moment. LiuGong is the manufacturer of the first modernized wheel loader in China and the first company that produced plateau type wheel loaders in the world as well as the producer of China's largest wheel loader, the 8128H. Click for more...

North American Hitachi Division KCMA Introduces New Coud-Based Shipping Solution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... ShipLink Global LLC today announced the release of their new ShipLink 2017 hybrid, PC client and cloud-based shipping solution with its successful deployment at 14-year customer, KCMA Corporation's distribution centers in North America. The new solution provides KCMA with greater control and efficiency when shipping parts and supplies to their network of more than 160 dealers across the US and Canada – locations that sell and service the company's wheel loaders and other heavy construction equipment. Click for more...

Crowd-Funded Company Brings Compact Innovation to Big Equipment Industry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The demand for compact and versatile construction equipment has risen greatly in the past few years. A multi-use vehicle that can do multiple tasks on the work site is essential for builders of all level and a Wisconsin manufacturing company is looking to jump into the market through crowdfunding. Extend Manufacturing LLC, a construction equipment manufacturer based in Wisconsin, saw the need for having one machine that's able to perform multiple tasks. Click for more...

John Deere Loads Up on 30 New Bucket Options for Four-Wheel Drive Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed to enhance productivity and efficiency, John Deere is debuting its enhanced production series buckets for the 744K-II, 824K-II and 844K-III wheel loader models. The enhanced production buckets offer several new features, including an improved bucket profile, integrated narrow spill guards, bushed static bucket pin joints and optional wear plating. “In speaking with wheel loader users in the field, they drove home the fact they wanted a bucket option that would increase production and offer greater efficiency in material retention,” said John Chesterman, product marketing manager, production class four-wheel drive loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Case Announces the Availability of a Custom-Fit Waste Handling Guarding/Protection Package for Large 1021G and 1121G Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment announces the availability of an all-new, custom-fit waste handling guarding/protection package for its 1021G (320 hp) and 1121G (347 hp) wheel loaders. This size class of loaders is commonly used in waste handling applications, and these Case models are regularly specified based on the power and performance of the machine, as well as the lower engine exhaust temperatures made possible by the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology. Click for more...

Lorusso Heavy Equipment Introduces New Mecalac Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Lorusso Heavy Equipment (LHE) made nationwide headlines in May 2016 when it brought the Mecalac MCR skid-excavator to the Northeast U.S marketplace. The versatility of this French-made machine impressed hundreds of contractors and sales of the one-of-a-kind machine soared. Now, Lorusso has added two more Mecalac equipment models to its lineup — the AX Series articulated wheel loader and the AF Series 4 wheel steered loader. Click for more...

John Deere Adds 20,000-Hour Warranty on 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Power Electronic Components →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere is now offering a 96-month (eight-year)/20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on the 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty is retroactive to existing machines in the field and provided on new 944K loaders through Oct. 31, 2018. “We continue to build confidence in our hybrid technology and the high-design life of machine components,” said Jason Daly, director, customer and product support, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson's New All-Wheel Steer Wheel Loader Designed for Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's newest all-wheel steer loader is the 8115L, offering the power and capacity for larger jobs, but has a compact design to access hard to reach areas. Wacker Neuson offers a broad selection of all-wheel steer (AWS) compact wheel loaders. The unique feature of the AWS wheel loader includes a rigid one-piece chassis that prevents shifts in the center of gravity even at full turn. This ensures enhanced stability, even when working on uneven ground and maintains a constant payload. Click for more...

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