Wheel Loaders

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...

Cat Reinvents 906H, 908H Loaders With More Options →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar’s 906H and 908H compact wheel loaders are completely redesigned to deliver higher performance and more versatility. Standard features include a skid steer loader-style coupler, differential lock, Z-bar linkage and a productive work environment. Options include a high-speed configuration, ride control system and high-flow hydraulics. H-Series compact loaders are productive in industrial, landscaping and general construction applications. Click for more...

TCM Compact Wheel Loaders Are Powerful, Fuel Efficient →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The TCM Series 2 compact wheel loaders have powerful and fuel efficient engines, more lifting capacity, greater travel speeds and improved operating controls, according to MMD Equipment. These compact wheel loaders include the TCM E804, TCM E806 and TCM E820 and are all equipped with inboard mounted full hydraulic wet disc brakes. They each are powered by a 4-stroke, water cooled, direct fuel injection Kubota diesel engine that provides advanced performance coupled with easier service and maintenance. Click for more...

Kawasaki’s 70TMV-2 Wheel Loader Offers MODM, ELS →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki’s 70TMV-2 or TASKMaster, is the company’s new integrated tool carrier. “It’s a size our customers requested,” said Gary Bell, vice president of Kawasaki Construction Machinery. “In addition to being larger than our current 65TMV-2, the 70TMV-2 has numerous other new features designed to help equipment users be more productive and more efficient on the job.”The new Tier III engine boosts both power and torque, yet is fuel-efficient. Click for more...

Case Adds 1221E to Wheel Loader Line-Up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has expanded its E Series wheel loader line with the addition of the 1221E wheel loader. The new wheel loader features an electronically controlled Tier III-certified engine that provides ample power to move more material per hour, a spacious cab that offers greater operator comfort and visibility and easy maintenance for more productive hours on the job. Ideally suited for sand and gravel, stone and aggregates, roads and bridges and site preparation applications, the Case 1221E wheel loader has an operating weight of 33 tons (30 t) and a standard payload capacity of 7.6 cu. Click for more...

Terex TL210 Features Modified Tool Carrier Linkage →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Terex TL210 compact wheel loader has similar features and characteristics to the company’s TL260 compact wheel loader, including a spacious operating cab, a heavy-duty chassis and the Terex cooling system with reversible fan. This new wheel loader also features Tier III engine compliance, modified tool carrier linkage, and powerful operation. With a 162-hp (121 kW) quiet, low-vibration Cummins diesel engine, the TL210 meets the latest Tier III/COM III emission standards. Click for more...

Liebherr L586 Boasts Advanced Hydrostatic Drive System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr’s L 586 2plus2 wheel loader has a tipping load of 45,040 lbs. (20,430 kg), making it the largest hydrostatically powered wheel loader in the world, according to the manufacturer. Liebherr has been manufacturing hydrostatically powered wheel loaders for more than 25 years. The advanced hydrostatic drive system has proven to be both fuel efficient — consuming as much as 25 percent less fuel than conventional drive machines — and long lasting. Click for more...

Komatsu WA500-6 Wheel Loader Powered by 322 Horses →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-6 wheel loader delivers increased performance and reliability. Designed for quarry, sand, gravel and industrial applications, the WA500-6 employs the latest technological advancements allowing operators to work comfortably and productively in a variety of conditions. The WA500-6 has a net hp of 332 hp (247 kW) and an operating weight between 71,585 and 74,010 lbs. Click for more...

Cat’s 938H, IT38H Feature Responsive Power, Low Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Caterpillar 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated toolcarrier linkage feature the Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The new engine, differential lock system, load sensing hydraulics and increased lift and tilt forces deliver high performance in digging and material handling applications while limiting engine emissions to meet U.S. EPA Tier III off-highway emissions regulations and worldwide emissions standards. Click for more...

Case Adds New 521E Wheel Loader to E Series Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has added the 521E to its E Series line of wheel loaders. The new model features an electronically controlled engine that provides increased horsepower to move more material per hour, a redesigned cab that offers greater operator comfort and visibility, and enhanced maintenance, delivering more productive hours, all with a payload capacity of up to 2.5 cu. yd. (1.9 cu m). Click for more...

Gunite Slinger Polishes Off Pools in the Hamptons →

From Construction Equipment Guide... From sailboats to figure 8s to giant teardrops, David Schiavoni of East End Ready Mix in West Hampton Beach, N.Y., has worked on very unique swimming pools. “We’ve gunited some really crazy pools. The biggest we did was shaped like a sailboat,” said Schiavoni. “The owner wanted it to look like a sailboat because in the background was the ocean. They all want to have something no one else has.”Swimming pools in the Hamptons cost more than most people’s homes. Click for more...

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