Wheel Loaders

Lorusso Keeps Ryco From Being Bogged Down →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Located in the heart of Massachusetts’ cranberry country means much of the work that Ryco Inc. is involved in is the creation of new and the maintenance of older cranberry bogs. “From day one, reputation has been critically important to me,” said Ryan Vlaco, president of Ryco Inc. “The cranberry farmers of eastern Massachusetts are a close knit community. Your reputation needs to include a knowledge of the construction of these bogs, honest fair pricing and on time completion. Click for more...

Kawasaki Introduces 70Z7 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Like all the new Z7 wheel loaders, Kawasaki’s 70Z7 has retained the IntelliTech functions such as the patented IntelliDig system, balancing rim pull force and hydraulic digging force to match conditions, the QuickCycle function, and the FlexShift feature, which matches shift points to the actual working conditions. But unlike its larger-sized classmates, the 70’s intelligence works behind the scenes, so many of its operations perform without human intervention. Click for more...

Hyundai Unveils Interim Tier IV HL730-9A Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.’s, HL730-9A is set to provide operators with multiple enhancements from the previous model including a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved durability and increased operator comfort. Hyundai’s HL730-9A wheel loader was engineered with reliable main components for maximum performance to keep operators working productively. This machine is built with a fuel efficient, low noise 128 hp (95.4 kW) Cummins Tier IV Interim and EU Stage IIIB QSB4.5 engine. Click for more...

988K Wheel Loader Features Efficient New Loader Linkage, Expanded Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Introduction of the seventh-generation Cat 988 wheel loader, the 988K, marks a half-century that the 988 has been delivering reliable, profitable performance for worldwide customers. Designed as an optimum loading tool for Cat construction and mining trucks, the 988K features redesigned loader linkage, worldwide engine configurations, drive train modifications, redesigned cab and enhancements in safety and serviceability. Click for more...

Caterpillar Rolls Out M Series 980, 982M →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new 980M and 982M wheel loaders have U.S. EPA Tier IV Final ACERT engines equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and aftertreatment components. Deep system integration results in reduced emissions, improved performance and improved fuel economy without interrupting machine performance making it seamless to operators, according to the manufacturer. New, All-Purpose 982MThe new all-purpose 982M joins the medium wheel loader family. Click for more...

Ring Power Hosts Demo Day in St. Augustine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ring Power Corp. recently hosted a demo day at a site in St. Augustine, Fla. The demo day gave customers a chance to test equipment including track loaders, mini-excavators, a wheel loader and an excavator with the Indexator Rototilt attachment. An "Equipment Rodeo Competition" allowed guests to show off their skills using a mini-excavator and a track loader on an obstacle course with the chance to win prizes for the best operators. Click for more...

Caterpillar Introduces M Series 966, 972 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new 966M, 966M XE, 972M and 972M XE wheel loaders have U.S. EPA Tier IV Final ACERT engines equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and aftertreatment components. Deep system integration results in reduced emissions, improved performance and improved fuel economy without interrupting machine performance and making it seamless to operators, according to the manufacturer. Productivity and Fuel EfficiencyThe XE Advanced powertrain first introduced with the 966K XE continues with the 966M XE and the new 972M XE joins the product line. Click for more...

Volvo L30G and L35G Wheel Loaders Received Improvements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The updated L30G and L35G wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment may be compact — making them ideal for tight turns and work in restricted areas — but they possess the versatility and breakout and lifting forces expected from larger machines. And, both models feature powerful, new, fuel-efficient Volvo engines that meet the demanding emissions requirements of Tier IV Final regulations. Click for more...

Hyundai Presents Interim Tier IV HL740-9A Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. HL740-9A joins Hyundai’s new lineup of 9A series wheel loaders, all of which provide power and productivity across a wide range of applications including construction, demolition and recycling, utility and agriculture. This new model will provide operators with many improvements from previous models including a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved durability and enhanced operator comfort, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces Interim Tier IV HL757-9A Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.’s newest wheel loader model, the HL757-9A, includes a certified Interim Tier IV engine upgrade, improved durability and enhanced operator comfort. The HL757-9A is part of Hyundai’s new line of 9A series wheel loaders, all of which meet Tier IV Interim standards. Equipped with a low emission, low noise, 197 hp Cummins Interim Tier IV/Stage IIIB, QSB6.7 engine, the HL757-9A provides optimum power while remaining fuel efficient. Click for more...

Case 621F Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 621F provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times and higher travel speeds. Case relies on selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to meet Tier IV Interim emissions standards. SCR results in lower temperatures in the exhaust system while optimizing combustion with no downtime or extreme temperature spikes attributed to regeneration, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

SDLG Wheel Loaders Offer Strength, Stability, and Simplicity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SDLG North America has introduced the LG938L and LG959 wheel loaders, with 2.4 and 4.0 cu. yd. (1.8 and 3.1 cu m) bucket capacity respectively, to meet the needs of multiple agriculture applications. The easy-to-operate wheel loaders include strong breakout forces and high dump clearances. The LG938L and LG959 are the first models in the SDLG equipment offering to be made available in North America. Click for more...

Kawasaki Introduces 115Z7 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... KCMA Corporation, the marketer of Kawasaki wheel loaders in North America, introduced its 115Z7 wheel loader. The machine is completely redesigned to meet all EPA Tier IVi emission standards as well as to improve operating efficiency and productivity, according to the manufacturer. At 531 net hp (396 kW) and equipped with an 8.3 cu. yd. (6.3 cu m) general purpose bucket, the 115Z7 is engineered for demanding applications and environments found in quarry and shotrock, coil handling, hot slag, steel mills and asphalt plants. Click for more...

SDLG Wheel Loaders Bring Strength, Stability, Simplicity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SDLG North America has introduced the LG938L and LG959 wheel loaders, with 2.4 and 4.0 cu. yds. (1.8 and 3.1 cu m) bucket capacity respectively, for secondary and supporting applications. The LG938L and LG959 are the first models in the SDLG construction equipment product offering to be made available in North America. The easy-to-operate wheel loaders are particularly well-suited to material production facilities, site preparation and maintenance yards demanding cost-effective, reliable performance from mid-sized wheel loaders in support of their primary operations, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Auto Salvage Company Uses Wheel Loaders in Unique Way →

From Construction Equipment Guide... More than 3.5 million vehicles a year are deemed a total loss, originating from places such as insurance companies, car dealerships, rental car companies, fleet lease companies, donations, and law enforcement agencies. Because there is a huge market for these vehicles or the parts they contain, companies like Insurance Auto Auctions (IAA), one of the largest salvage auto auction companies in North America, bring buyers and sellers together to give these vehicles new life. Click for more...

Cat Waste Buckets Equip Wheel Loaders for High Productivity in Solid Waste Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar introduces two new wheel loader bucket designs — the dozing bucket and the load-and-carry bucket — for solid waste handling in transfer stations and recycling centers. The buckets are specifically designed to enhance the productivity of Cat small and medium wheel loaders in waste applications. The buckets range from 6.0 to 14.0 cu. yd. (4.6 to 10.7 cu m) and complement Cat wheel loaders ranging from the 924K to the 980K. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces WA1200-6 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA1200-6 wheel loader is designed for use in mining applications. Based on extensive customer input and feedback, the loader includes environmental, technological and ergonomic enhancements for even greater productivity, while lowering operating costs. The WA1200-6 is powered by a Komatsu SDA16V160E-2 engine that delivers 1,892 gross hp (1,410 kW) at 1,800 rpm. With an operating weight of 477,100 lbs. Click for more...

Terex TL120 Wheel Loader — Higher Production, Lower Exhaust Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The latest Terex TL120 compact wheel loader comes with far more than just a more powerful Tier IV interim 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with intercooler; it has a new Terex smart control operating system, a quieter cab offering a better view to the ground for the operator and a new cooling system. The 101 hp (75.3 kW) Tier IVi Deutz engine provides the 16,653-lb. (7,553 kg) operating weight TL120 with approximately 16 percent more power and 90 percent lower exhaust emissions than its predecessor, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

JCB Wheel Loaders to Benefit From Fuel-Saving Ecomax Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB has launched two new compact wheel loaders — the 411 and 417. The machines will be powered by the highly-efficient, low-emission JCB Ecomax diesel engine, delivering lower fuel consumption, less noise and greater productivity. The two machines, which share the same chassis and cab structures, will use the EPA Tier IV Interim (TierIVi) standard 4.4-L Ecomax engine offering 125 hp (93 kW) in the 417 and 91 hp (68 kW) in the 411. Click for more...

Two New Cat Waste Buckets Equip Wheel Loaders for High Productivity in Solid Waste Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has introduced two new wheel loader bucket designs—the dozing bucket and the load-and-carry bucket—for solid waste handling in transfer stations and recycling centers. The buckets are specifically designed to enhance the productivity of Cat small and medium wheel loaders in waste applications. The buckets range from 6.0 to 14.0 cu yd (4.6 to 10.7 cu m) and complement Cat wheel loaders ranging from the 924K to the 980K. Click for more...

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