Wheel Loaders

VIDEO: Anderson Equipment Showcases Mecalac in Bridgeville, Pa. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, recently signed Anderson Equipment Company as its authorized dealer serving Western Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia. The announcement was quickly followed by an equipment demonstration open house event held June 13, 2023, at Anderson Equipment Company's headquarters location in Bridgeville, Pa. Click for more...

New Technologies Available for DEVELON -7 Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... DEVELON is introducing new innovative technologies on its next-generation -7 Series wheel loaders in North America. Technologies previewed during ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 help to improve operator productivity, visibility and safety. Technologies including the transparent bucket, around view monitor (AVM) camera system and object detection are offered as standard on all next-generation machines, from the DL200-7 through the DL580-7, helping operators get the job done in the most challenging conditions today and in the future. Click for more...

John Deere Expands Lineup of P-Tier Compact Wheel Loader Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Addressing the needs of customers looking for compact solutions that provide enhanced maneuverability, stability and power, John Deere expands its Performance Tiering offerings with the shift from L-Series to P-Tier for the 244, 324 and 344 compact wheel loader models. The new P-Tier compact wheel loaders will carry over all L-Series features and will introduce new productivity-enhancing qualities, including standard ride control in base models and optional factory-installed features, including an auto-reversing fan option. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Raises Bar for Wheel Loader Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas introduced the ZW-7 generation wheel loaders with an emphasis on comfort, versatility and safety. Larger, quieter cabs with improved ergonomics and panoramic visibility ensure the ZW-7 generation wheel loaders offer enhanced operator comfort. "Operator comfort was a key design priority with our new wheel loaders series. A lot of work went into the cab to make it more comfortable to operate. Click for more...

New, Improved Volvo L350H Wheel Loader Coming to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is launching its updated L350H wheel loader in North America, complete with a host of upgrades that will give customers greater productivity and fuel efficiency with lower service costs in a machine designed for a range of heavy-duty applications. "For decades, the L350 has been our flagship loader," said Eric Yeomans, product manager, wheel loaders, Volvo CE. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Rolls Out ZW220-7 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 4-cu.-yd. Hitachi ZW220-7 wheel loader is an efficient loading tool available in both standard and high-lift arm configurations. It features a 41,035-lb. operating weight and is powered by a proven 210 hp (157 kW) Cummins engine. Power is transferred to the ground through a five- speed transmission and limited slip differentials for effective job site traction. "The next-generation ZW-7 wheel loaders feature upgraded technology for advanced productivity, enhanced operator comfort, improved serviceability and new safety features with a rear collision detection system," said Matt Koester, product manager, wheel loaders Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. Click for more...

New Liebherr Wheel Loaders at ConExpo 2023 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr presented its new mid-size wheel loaders as well as large wheel loaders from its XPower series at ConExpo 2023. The new mid-size wheel loaders feature a significant increase in performance compared to the previous models. As a result, these new wheel loaders are prepared for demanding operations in various industries, such as extraction, recycling or the timber industry, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Case Previews New Electrified Model and Enhancements to the Compact Wheel Loader Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Once thought of as a product category with limited interest in North America, Case Construction Equipment has showcased the power and versatility of compact wheel loaders for applications as wide ranging as landscaping yards to snow removal and everything in between. Since the introduction of the first Case F Series compact wheel loaders in 2014, the market has grown significantly and Case has continued to innovate the product category — and that trend continues at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 with a sneak peek of the all-new electrified CL36EV electrified compact wheel loader, and enhancements to its compact wheel loader line. Click for more...

LiuGong North America Sells First Electric 856H-E MAX Wheel Loader to L.A. County Sanitation Districts →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America has sold its first battery electric vehicle in the United States, the 856H-E MAX wheel loader, to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. Sanitation Districts officials said the purchase from Warrior Machinery, a LiuGong dealership based in Rialto, Calif., further demonstrates its commitment to protecting public health and the environment. An early adopter of alternative-fueled vehicles, the sanitation district was given a chance to demo the machine earlier this year at its Joint Water Pollution Control Plant. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces HL985A Wheel Loader for High-Volume Production Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced its largest-capacity wheel loader model, the HL985A, among the new machines included in its exhibit at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023. As the largest model in Hyundai's A series wheel loader product line, the new Hyundai HL985A wheel loader offers a standard bucket capacity of 9.1-cu. yd. for use in high-production jobs such as quarrying, aggregates and other mass-volume material handling applications. Click for more...

Hitachi Introduces ZW180-7, ZW180PL-7 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 3.5 cu. yd. Hitachi ZW180-7 and ZW180PL-7 wheel loaders feature a 33,047 lb. operating weight. The ZW180-7 offers either standard or high-lift front arms that excel in most bucket applications. The ZW180PL-7 offers a parallel link arm configuration. It excels in fork and tool carrier applications by keeping attachments parallel with the ground as the loader arms move up or down. This allows operators increased control while loading or unloading items. Click for more...

Cat 926, 930, 938 Wheel Loaders Feature Advanced Technologies to Simplify Operation, Improve Safety, Boost Profitability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The innovative Next Generation of Cat 926, 930 and 938 wheel loaders offer a range of new technologies and features designed to boost productivity by simplifying machine operation. Adding flexibility by design, the versatile Cat small wheel loaders offer industry-specific configurations to efficiently handle agriculture, waste, forestry, aggregate and snow removal applications. Customized models can be equipped direct from the factory or through aftermarket upgrade kits installed by a Cat dealer. Click for more...

LiuGong Brings Battery Electric 856H-E MAX Wheel Loader to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong will showcase its newest battery electric wheel loader for the North American market at the 2023 ConExpo-Con/AGG show. The LiuGong 856H-E MAX wheel loader is part of the company's range of electric construction vehicles worldwide. At ConExpo, booth F9205 in the Festival Grounds, LiuGong will demonstrate how its battery electric vehicles stack up with conventional machines and guide dealers through the process of going electric. Click for more...

Premium Performance, Simple-to-Use Technologies Advance Operating Efficiency, Productivity of Cat 950, 962 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Delivering premium performance, the new Cat 950 and 962 Next Generation wheel loaders feature standard simple-to-use technologies that boost operator efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors and increase productivity by up to 10 percent over the previous models. These flexible loaders offer application-specific designs to excel in the toughest applications, while service intervals are extended to lower maintenance costs by up to 30 percent. Click for more...

Volvo CE Introduces Collision Mitigation System for Jobsite Safety →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Delivering on its vision for zero accidents, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launched its collision mitigation system for Volvo wheel loaders — an automatic braking feature that supports operator response and helps reduce the risk or consequences of collision when working in reverse. The first system of its kind from any original equipment manufacturer (OEM), it assists operators while working in reverse and automatically applies service brakes when the wheel loader approaches any obstacle, alerting the operator to take further action. Click for more...

Griffin and Sons Excavating Keeps Snowy Roads Clear →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vermont's Mad River Valley is one of the snowiest locations on the East Coast of the United States; crisscrossed by winding dirt roads and dotted with ski resorts. Here's where Chris Griffin clears snow in the early mornings throughout the long Vermont winter. "Everybody thinks it's just pushing snow and it's easy, but there's a lot more to it where we live," Griffin said. "There are hills and ice and complications. Click for more...

Volvo Excavator, Wheel Loader Receive Highest Retained Value Awards From EquipmentWatch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For the seventh straight year, Volvo Construction Equipment has received Highest Retained Value Awards from EquipmentWatch, one of the construction industry's leading insights provider. The 2022 awards went to the Volvo EC380E in the Large Crawler Excavators category and the Volvo L250H in the Large Wheel Loaders category. "Volvo is committed to designing machines that retain high value over their entire lifecycle, including when owners are ready to resell them at a competitive price," said Stephen Roy, president, Region North America, Volvo CE. Click for more...

John Deere Continues Performance Tiering Rollout With Launch of Large Wheel Loader Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere launched its line-up of large wheel loaders as part of its performance tiering strategy. Now available in the United States and Canada, the 744 P-tier, 824 P-tier, 844 P-tier, and the new 904 P-tier wheel loaders offer advanced productivity features, increased job-site reliability, optimal operator comfort and enhanced serviceability to help improve machine uptime. Expanding on the industry-proven line-up of John Deere wheel loader offerings, the P-tier models are ideal machine solutions for customers looking to tackle even the toughest jobs with ease, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

John Deere Expands G-tier Wheel Loader Offerings in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After a successful introduction into the Canadian market in 2021, John Deere expands its G-tier wheel loader offerings to the United States with the 644 G-tier wheel loader, continuing the transition to Performance Tiering . As part of the John Deere Performance Tiering Strategy, customers can benefit from tailored offerings that provide more performance, comfort and economical options. The expansion of this line up also includes the new 544 G-tier wheel loader now available in Canada. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds Holland Equipment Services to Its Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced July 28 a dealership agreement with HES — Holland Equipment Services, Holland, Mich., under which HES will sell and service Hyundai wheel loaders and excavators in western Michigan. Aric Geurink, president of HES, said the agreement with Hyundai represents a major growth opportunity for the dealership, which has built a large presence in southwest Michigan as a supplier of used equipment, attachments, parts, service and rentals. Click for more...

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