Wheel Loaders

Doosan DL250TC-3 Wheel Loader Shines in Lift, Carry Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Doosan DL250TC-3 (tool carrier) wheel loader provides productivity and comfort for moving materials in infrastructure projects, as well as building, site development and livestock production applications. Its parallel lift-arm design helps keep a pallet fork attachment and materials level at all times, which is ideal for moving materials on a job site or a construction yard. The 3.4-cu.-yd. (2.6 cu m) DL250TC-3 is a 172-net-hp interim Tier IV (iT4)-compliant wheel loader. Click for more...

Cat M-Series Small Wheel Loaders Meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final Emission Standards →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat M-Series small wheel loaders — 926M, 930M and 938M — build on the success of K-Series predecessor models — 924K, 930K and 938K — with engineering refinements that include new engines meeting Tier IV Final emission standards and new options and features that further enhance value, operator comfort, and safety. Innovative features introduced with the K-Series carry over to the new M-Series family. Click for more...

Thompson Contractors Purchases Workhorse Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Down at Thompson Contractors Inc.’s two rock quarries in southwest North Carolina, drilling, blasting and moving hard, abrasive rock requires extra-tough machines to get the job done properly. This dirty, dusty work is not for equipment with reliability issues. That’s why Danny Seay employs equipment like the new Kawasaki 115Z7 wheel loader at one of his company’s two quarries near Rutherfordton, in the Blue Ridge foothills due west of Charlotte. Click for more...

LiuGong Launches Its Largest Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As one of the most influential exhibitions in the construction machinery industry, bauma China has always been an important platform for construction equipment manufacturers to show new products, strategies and abilities. In this bauma China, LiuGong’s largest wheel loader, CLG8128H will debut to the world. CLG8128H is mainly used for large projects. It is developed according to LiuGong’s product planning and market demand, which is featured with 13 ft. Click for more...

George Harms Construction Receives Key to First 972M Medium Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Earlier this year, George Harms Construction Company Inc., Howell, N.J., visited the Caterpillar Aurora facility to receive the key to the first 972M medium wheel loader (MWL). The purchase is among the first Tier IV final machine sales in Caterpillar history. The new 972M wheel loader replaces the 972K, and has a U.S. EPA Tier IV Final ACERT engine equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and aftertreatment components. Click for more...

Cat 950M, 962M Wheel Loaders Boost Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 950M and 962M wheel loaders — powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meeting Tier IV Final emissions standards — are significantly more powerful than their K-Series predecessors and deliver 10 percent better fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer. The new models feature major drive-train refinement, extensively redesigned hydraulic systems, new cab amenities, electronic payload measurement, optimized Z-Bar linkage that combines optimized bucket performance with parallel lift, and a range of Cat Performance Series buckets and work tools. Click for more...

LEGO Technic Makes Model-Sized Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A new video from LEGO Technic shows the lengths the world’s largest toy maker’s design team were prepared to go to in order to perfect their latest mini marvels. With 1,600 individual pieces and the largest individual element ever created for the brand, the remote-control Volvo L350F wheel loader can lift more than 2 lbs. in its bucket and drive over challenging terrain day in, day out — just like the real thing. Click for more...

Cat K Series Small Wheel Loaders Enhanced With Operator Adjustable Control Response →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cat K Series small wheel loaders — 924K, 930K and 938K, when announced in 2012, reflected a fundamentally different design than that of their H Series predecessors, using a fuel-efficient Cat C6.6 engine, electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system, new operator station and optimized Z-bar loader linkage, which combines aggressive digging power with parallel lift. The K Series design has now been further refined with engineering enhancements for the drive system, implement controls, auxiliary hydraulic system and loader linkage. Click for more...

Kubota Announces New R30-Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kubota Tractor Corporation’s all new R30-Series wheel loaders, the R530 and R630, bring more features and more power to Kubota’s wheel loader offering. The R530 is the most compact of the new R30 Series, and the R630 with 4-mode HST is Kubota’s first entry into the 60 to 80 hp range, making all application needs possible. Kubota’s R30-Series offers an air conditioned cab, large entrance and operator’s space, good tipping load, and each comes equipped with 100 percent on-demand differential lock and multifunction controller. Click for more...

Marcellus Shale Drillers Underreported Waste →

From Construction Equipment Guide... PITTSBURGH (AP) - EQT Corp. told the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that it sent 21 tons of drill cuttings from Marcellus Shale wells to area landfills in 2013. But landfills in southwestern Pennsylvania told a different story. Six facilities in this part of the state reported receiving nearly 95,000 tons of drill cuttings and fracking fluid from the Pittsburgh-based oil and gas operator in 2013. Click for more...

Takeuchi Adds Two New Compact Wheel Loaders to Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US has added two compact wheel loaders to its lineup with the introduction of the TW65 SERIES 2 and TW80 SERIES 2. Equipped with EPA Final Tier IV engines, the new wheel loaders deliver increased performance, improved serviceability, and an enhanced deluxe operator’s cabin for superior operator comfort. The compact design allows these loaders to easily maneuver in tight spaces with minimal damage to lawns, pavement, and other sensitive surface areas, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan Launches Wheel Loader Snow Pusher Attachments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan has released two new bucket-mounted snow pusher attachments for its 14 to 22 ton (13 to 20 t) weight class wheel loaders and tool carriers, adding even greater utility to these versatile machines. These dedicated snow pushers offer snow removal contractors and municipalities an alternative to buckets and traditional windrow plowing for clearing areas such as parking lots, runways and roadways. Click for more...

Baschmann Services to Sell, Rent Kawasaki Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Baschmann Services, located just outside of Buffalo, N.Y., has reached an agreement to begin selling, servicing and renting the Kawasaki line of wheel loaders and now has several Kawasaki loaders in its yard that are available for both sale and rent. KCMA Corporation Vice President, General Manager Gary Bell said “Baschmann Services is a welcome addition to the Kawasaki distribution network bringing their expertise in sales and service in the construction equipment industry to the Buffalo, N.Y., area.”“We are extremely excited about adding Kawasaki to our equipment lineup,” said Pete Baschmann, president of Baschmann Services. Click for more...

Komatsu WA200-7 Wheel Loader Features TIVi Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a net horsepower of 126 hp (94 kW), Komatsu’s WA200-7 wheel loader is powered by an EPA Tier IV Interim emission certified Komatsu engine. Built on its Tier III engine platform, Komatsu leveraged its leadership in technology and innovation to design a more environmentally friendly engine. Fuel consumption has been reduced by up to three percent compared to the WA200-6. The new wheel loader replaces both the WA200-6 and the WA200PZ-6. Click for more...

Murphy Tractor’s Hands Over a John Deere 524K Wheel Loader to Pepper Pike in Ohio →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The city of Pepper Pike, Ohio Service Department recently took delivery of a John Deere 524K wheel loader from Murphy Tractor & Equipment. The primary role for the new wheel loader will be loading salt during the winter months, according to Pepper Pike Director of Service Robert Girardi. With Pepper Pike situated within northeast Ohio’s snowbelt, where lake effect snow hits hardest, the new wheel loader is likely to log a lot of hours. Click for more...

Volvo H-Series Wheel Loaders Deliver Lower Emissions, Fuel Consumption →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo L110H and L120H wheel loaders are among the company’s most environmental and fuel-efficient machines to date. The company’s latest generation of machines for the 18 to 22 ton (16 to 20 t) class, they are powered by an 8-L Tier IV Final/Stage IV-certified engine with fully automatic regeneration that combines high performance with low emissions and low fuel consumption. The inherent fuel efficiency of the Volvo D8J engine is enhanced by the well-matched Volvo powertrain and intelligent hydraulics, which only supply power on demand. Click for more...

Takeuchi Introduces TW40 Compact Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With an operating weight of 7,275 lbs. (3,300 kg), a wheelbase of only 5 ft. 7.5 in. (1.7 m), and a universal hydraulic SSL quick-attach, Takeuchi’s TW40 features a compact, turf-friendly footprint that allows for greater maneuverability in tight spaces on turf and dirt. It also is ideal for material hauling and other applications on hard surfaces and pavement — with less wear and tear on components than a tracked machine. Click for more...

Cat 910K, 914K Compact Wheel Loaders Excel in Loader Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Two new Cat compact wheel loaders — the 910K, a new model in the range, and 914K, replacing both 914G2 and IT14G2 — feature Caterpillar’s Optimized Z-bar loader linkage, allowing these new models to work with the digging power of conventional Z-bar machines, while also providing the parallel-lift of an integrated tool carrier. Both models use a 92-net hp, EPA Tier IV-Interim / EU Stage IIIB engine, the Cat Hystat hydrostatic drive system, and newly designed cabs. Click for more...

SDLG Meets Demand With New Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Companies in North America are demanding more and more equipment manufactured in China. The reason: value pricing and heightened manufacturing quality. This trend, as reported in outlets such as the Financial Times, is gaining steam in the oil and energy sectors, and it’s expected to reverberate throughout the construction equipment industry. To meet this growing market demand, SDLG is launching a new model wheel loader in North America — the SDLG LG948L. Click for more...

Case F Series Compact Wheel Loaders Go ’Maintenance-Free’ →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment’s F-Series line of compact wheel loaders — the 21F, 121F, 221F and 321F — are completely redesigned to provide improved maneuverability, versatility and performance. The new F Series compact wheel loaders feature Case’s “maintenance-free” Tier IV Final particulate matter catalyst solution, and offer a more compact design while simultaneously increasing breakout force and lift capacity compared to previous models, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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