Wheel Loaders

Bombs to Beetles: VW Builds $1B Plant in Chattanooga →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following nationwide competition it was announced on July 15, 2008, that a former army site near Chattanooga, Tenn., had been chosen as the location for Volkswagen’s new $1 billion U.S. assembly plant. The facility will manufacture mid-sized vehicles in the United States rather than importing them. Slated to begin production in 2011, the plant will manufacture 150,000 vehicles a year, with the capacity to produce up to 200,000. Click for more...

Komatsu WA380-6 Sports Environmentally Friendly Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA380-6 wheel loader delivers optimum fuel efficiency, operator comfort and reliability. Designed for sand and gravel, commercial and industrial applications, the WA380-6 employs the latest technological advancements which enable operators to work comfortably and productively in a variety of conditions, according to the manufacturer. The WA380-6 has a net power of 191 hp (142 kW) and an operating weight between 38,760 and 39,260 lbs. Click for more...

New Caterpillar H-Series Small Wheel Loaders Deliver Versatility, Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three new Caterpillar H-Series small wheel loaders —the 924H, 928Hz and 930H — feature the Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT technology for responsive power and low emissions. The 924H and 930H also feature VersaLink loader linkage, which combines Integrated Toolcarrier versatility and parallel lift with speed and force. For expanded versatility, the two loaders now have standard third function hydraulics for operating hydromechanical tools. Click for more...

Tunnel Boring Machines Core Under Big Apple’s East River →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A long-awaited Metropolitan Transportation Authority project currently under way in New York City is completing the construction of tunnels under the East River to Grand Central Terminal for the Long Island Railroad. It is believed to be the first job in New York where two boring machines are in operation at the same time, side by side and could well lay claim to having the longest conveyor belts — more than 15,000 linear ft. Click for more...

Huge U.S. 321 Widening Project Heads Into Home Stretch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A $65 million road-widening project in Caldwell County, N.C., will enter its fifth year of work in 2009 and all indications are that the construction will be completed next fall. A 6.57-mi. (10.6 km) stretch of U.S. Highway 321 between Lenoir and Blowing Rock has seen almost continuous drilling, blasting, earth moving and paving, while still remaining open to most car traffic since February 2005. Approximately 3.1 million cu. Click for more...

Case Co-Sponsors Sheltra Motorsports Car →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Stock car racing and construction equipment fans saw a new sponsor at the final two NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) races — a Case sponsored No. 4 Dodge Charger driven by NASCAR rookie Patrick Sheltra of Sheltra Motorsports. The Nov. 8 race was at Phoenix International Raceway and the season finale was held at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 15. Joining Case as a sponsor is Briggs Construction Equipment, a Case dealership with 21 locations in the southeast United States. Click for more...

Camara Excavating’s New Digs Represent Big Changes →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With nearly two decades of success under its belt, Camara Excavating is moving its operations to a new location in Tiverton, R.I. The move takes the small, general excavating company’s operations out of Joel and Lisa Camara’s home and into an office and shop that’s big enough to handle maintenance and repair of an increasingly large fleet of equipment. Since Joel founded Camara Excavating in 1990, the size and scope of the business have slowly evolved. Click for more...

Three Companies Form Wheel Loader Alliance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd and TCM Corporation announced that the three companies have reached an agreement to form an alliance focused on their wheel loader business. The new corporation will consist of Kawasaki’s wheel loader operation, of which Hitachi will obtain a 34 percent stake through purchasing newly issued shares. The main purpose of the alliance is to join forces in the development and production of wheel loaders throughout the world. Click for more...

Kawasaki Unveils Waste & Recycling Wheel Loader Package →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki has developed a waste and recycling package for its wheel loader line specifically for the waste and recycling industry. “We have worked closely with customers in this demanding application and developed options that make Kawasaki wheel loaders a very productive, safe and economical machine to operate in this environment,” stated Gary Bell, vice president and general manager. The waste and recycling package features special guarding options, cab filtration options, safety options, automatic reversible cooling fan, autolube system, wide fin radiator and hydraulic options. Click for more...

Komatsu Improves Visibility Inside WA320PZ-6 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA320PZ-6 wheel loader offers improved visibility and increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer , waste and agricultural markets. Replacing the WA320PT-5, this new machine includes significant technological enhancements for greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency, according to the manufacturer. The WA320PZ-6, with an operating weight of 32,480 to 33,900 lbs. Click for more...

I-5 Project Tackled With Nickel Package →

When the new I-5/SR 502 interchange is completed in Washington State next year, not only will Battle Ground be directly connected to the interstate but a new entry and exit point also will have been provided for the limited access highway, shortening the route between the two roads and leading to reduced travel time. The opening of the interchange also will enhance the safety of travelers, particularly by reducing the number of vehicles backing up on the northbound I-5 off-ramp at SR 502. Click for more...

Case E Series Features New Engine, Cooling Package →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The repowered 3.2-L Tier III-certified Case engine on Case 21E, 121E, 221E and 321E compact wheel loaders feature a new cooling package for greater productivity. Plus, the new engines deliver between 54 and 82 net hp (40.3 and 61.1 kW) to move more material per hour. Located at the back of the wheel loader, the high-efficiency cooling package provides better service accessibility and greater air flow across the coolers. Click for more...

Bay Sand Provides Suffolk Scarp to Hampton Roads Area →

From Construction Equipment Guide... From Surry County in the Hampton Roads area of southeastern Virginia through coastal North Carolina, there’s a geological formation known as the Suffolk Scarp. In essence, it’s a sand dune, perhaps 1.5 mi. (2.4 km) wide and about 20 to 30 ft. (6 to 9 m) deep. Because of its compactible nature, sand from the Suffolk Scarp makes excellent fill material for contractors in the region. For nearly 30 years, Henry Layden has been mining and selling Suffolk Scarp sand in the Smithfield, Va., area, first as Ivor Sand Company, and more recently as Bay Sand Company Inc. Click for more...

Volvo to Unveil C-Series Feller Buncher in Nova Scotia →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A live exhibition of Volvo Construction Equipment’s new C-Series heavy-duty tracked feller bunchers at DEMO International 2008 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sept. 18 to 20, 2008, will introduce to the forest industry the first of three new Volvo feller buncher models that will hit the market in early 2009. There are three models in the new C-Series feller buncher product range — the 37-ton (33.5 t), full swing radius Volvo FB3800C, the 30-ton (27 t) short swing radius Volvo FB2800C and the 30-ton zero swing radius Volvo FBR2880C. Click for more...

After 50 Years Dan Como & Sons Still Focuses on Service →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since 1958, the Como family has believed two things ensure Dan Como & Sons Inc. will continue to thrive: service and quality products. As the garden and landscape supply company sees its third generation working the business, it’s assured that focusing on those two things has proven successful. “The two go hand-in-hand. We’ve spent a lot of time making products that fit our customers’ specifications and expectations,” said second-generation Co-Owner Dan Como Jr. Click for more...

Manufacturers Begin to Tout Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Contractors trying to cope with zooming fuel costs have short-term and long-term options. They can immediately take steps to operate their heavy equipment as efficiently as possible, though many contractors already are squeezing every last ounce of efficiency from machines and crews. For the longer haul, they must weigh the dollars and sense of updating fleets with new generations of equipment that feature fuel-sipping technology. Click for more...

Cat Fusion Wheel Loader Coupler System Expands Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat Fusion wheel loader coupler system pulls the coupler and work tool closer to the wheel loader for machine performance comparable to pin-on — with all the versatility and flexibility of a coupler. The design moves the center of gravity closer to the machine, yet the coupler enables the loader to conveniently pick up and use a wide range of work tools. Fusion is designed for Caterpillar wheel loader models ranging from the 924 to the 972, including the IT38 and IT62. Click for more...

Case Re-Powers Its E Series Tier III-Certified Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has re-powered the engine on its E Series compact wheel loaders with a 3.2-L Tier III-certified Case engine. Ideally suited for a variety of landscaping, industrial material handling and residential construction applications, the Case 21E, 121E, 221E and 321E feature Versa-Boom linkage for excellent reach, visibility and precise parallel lift, increased bucket roll back for greater material retention, a comfortable cab and easy access to service points, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Burris Clears Damaged Va. Strip Mall →

According to the National Weather Service, the tornado that hit Suffolk, Va., April 28 had estimated winds of 160 mph. Amazingly, over the tornado’s 10-mi. (16 km) path through the city, there were no fatalities. Reports say approximately 200 injuries occurred in the state of Virginia that day because of the numerous tornados that hit. The storm left behind more than $28.6 million in damages in Suffolk alone. Click for more...

WA800-3 Achieves Better Performance, Greater Comfort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. offers the WA800-3 wheel loader with an operating weight of 224,650 lbs. (101,900 kg) for improved operations and high performance in mining and large quarry applications. The WA800-3 is equipped with numerous features to increase productivity and reliability and enhance operator comfort, including a dual speed hydraulic system, full powershift planetary transmission, an ergonomic cab and Advanced Joystick Steering System (AJSS). Click for more...

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