Wheel Loaders

Herter Enterprises, IronWolf Join in Educational Effort →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When the Eagle Mountain/Saginaw Independent School District realized it needed additional elementary school facilities, time became a big concern. The school district would have to have the facilities ready to open by the spring of 2008. The 6-acre (2.4 ha) building site is located directly across the street from a heavily populated residential area in Fort Worth, Texas. The earthmoving segment of the project required that 8 ft. Click for more...

MoDOT Crushes Rocks to Reconstruct U.S. 65 in Missouri →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When McAninch Corporation decided to take on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s (MoDOT) $27 million reconstruction project, two major challenges became evident during work on the reconstruction project. “Traffic is a major challenge in any resort area,” Don Taylor, vice president of McAninch, said. “The Branson, Missouri, attractions create nearly 30,000 vehicles per day on Route 65. Click for more...

Liebherr Improves Wheel Loaders With New ’Generation 6’ →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Liebherr has introduced fuel efficient, productive wheel loaders with tipping loads more than 33,000 lbs. (14,968 kg) — the “Generation 6” loaders. The new models L 566 2plus2 and L 580 2plus2 will replace the L 564 2plus2 and L 580 2plus2 wheel loaders. This step coincides with the implementation of the Tier III noise and emissions regulations for construction machine engines. The new wheel loader series features higher power, improved operator comfort and additional safety devices, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

New Holland’s New W170B, W190B Offer Better Fuel Economy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The all-new W170B and W190B wheel loaders from New Holland have more power, improved functionality and larger, more accommodating cabs than previous models. Tier-III compliant engines are rated at 195 gross hp (145 kW) for the W170B and 227 hp (169 kW) for the W190B. The W170B is available in both standard and tool carrier configurations. “While these new units are more powerful than before, they also deliver better fuel economy,” said Eric Winkler, New Holland brand marketing manager. Click for more...

Kawasaki ZV-2 Wheel Loaders Offer Customization Options →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kawasaki loaders feature Cummins diesel engines offering 96 to 720 flywheel hp (71.5 to 537 kW), 1.8 to 13 cu. yd. (1.4 to 9.9 cu m) bucket capacities and other features that provide high operating efficiency, productivity and ease of maintenance. The new ZV-2 wheel loaders feature significant upgrades that allow the operator to customize the wheel loader performance to the environment or application. Click for more...

Updated J-Series Wheel Loaders Feature Tier III Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Several models within the John Deere J-Series wheel loader line have been updated to feature new, Tier III-compliant Deere PowerTech Engines, Deere’s Quad-Cool cooling system, and other enhancements. The 444J, 544J, 624J and 644J wheel loaders have been updated to include Tier III-compliant John Deere PowerTech engines that deliver fuel efficiency, wet sleeve cylinders for long life, and an electronically-controlled fuel system for precise injections. Click for more...

Deere Compact Wheel Loader Moves Materials Quickly →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 344J moves material quickly in crowded job sites, and provides many uptime-boosting features found in larger loaders, as well as time-saving conveniences that make it simple and inexpensive to maintain. “The 344J delivers outstanding maneuverability, travel speed, breakout force, reach and stability, easily making it the most productive loader in its class,” said Doug Laufenberg, product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry Company. Click for more...

JCB 407 ZX, 409 ZX Equipped With Powerful Z-Bar Geometry →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Featuring an operating load of 2,810 lbs. (1,274 kg) for the 407 and 3,760 lbs. (1,705 kg) for the 409 with 1.0 and 1.25 cu. yd. (.7 and .9 cu m) buckets respectively, these JCB wheel loaders are equipped with powerful Z-bar geometry offering increased rollback and dump angles, as well as powerful breakout force for high productivity. A hydraulic quick-hitch is a standard feature allowing rapid changeover of attachments. Click for more...

Case Improves Creature Comforts in E Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Case E series wheel loaders — the 721E, 721E/XT and 821E — feature a new cab for enhanced operator comfort, Tier III-certified Case power and increased maintainability and serviceability. “The operator environment on these new wheel loaders has been designed with ergonomics and operator comfort in mind and includes plenty of user-friendly controls, creature comforts and productivity features,” said Dave Wolf, brand marketing manager, Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

AIM Offers Heavy Duty GPL Buckets for Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... AIM Attachments now offers a complete line of heavy duty loader buckets for wheel loaders of all sizes. GPL buckets feature durable construction with an AR400 steel cutting edge with reinforced corners and gussets. AR400 steel is 30 percent stronger and 46 percent harder than commonly used T-1 steel, according to the manufacturer. All buckets are pre-drilled to accept optional bolt-on side cutters and teeth. Click for more...

Case 921E Boasts Productivity, Maintenance Improvements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has upgraded the 921E wheel loader to join its E Series line, with an electronically controlled engine that provides increased efficiency, a new cab that offers greater operator comfort and visibility, and easier maintenance. The new Case wheel loader also delivers a larger payload of 5.75 cu. yds. (4.4 cu m). “The operator environment on 921E has been designed with ergonomics and operator comfort in mind and includes plenty of user-friendly controls, creature comforts and productivity features,” said Dave Wolf, brand marketing manager of Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

Cat 990H Wheel Loader Features Low-Emissions Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Caterpillar 990H wheel loader incorporates innovations to lower engine emissions, improve reliability, durability and serviceability, and optimize operator efficiency and comfort, according to the manufacturer. The 990H replaces the 990G Series II and retains the productive cycle times, pass matches with standard sized haulers, impeller clutch torque converter and Rimpull Control System for increased operator control and optimum power to the ground, and STIC control system for reduced operator effort. Click for more...

FFC’s Grapple Buckets Adds Clamping Force to Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... FFC grapple buckets for skid steer loaders, utility loaders, wheel loaders and backhoe loaders feature a design to withstand the demands of work in scrap handling, recycling and other tough applications. The grapple includes hardened pins, cushioned cylinder kit and cylinder/hose guard and up to a 50 percent increase in clamping force over previous models. For more information, call 800/747-2132 or visit www.paladinbrands.com. Click for more...

M & L Builds Sizable Fleet With ’Get It Done’ Kind of Firm →

From Construction Equipment Guide... By Kate ZanoniSPECIAL TO CEGFrank Marini worked for 11 years doing curbing and sidewalk work for his uncle’s construction company before founding M & L Construction, based in Trumball, Conn., in 1983. When he went out on his own, his uncle initially helped get him started. In the company’s early years, its focus was curb and sidewalk work, primarily for municipalities. A few years later, the company expanded into doing excavating and concrete foundation work. Click for more...

Reservoir to Include State’s Highest Non-Federal Dam →

Two government agencies have teamed up in the Atlanta area to build a $36 million, 411-acre (166 ha) reservoir that will help bolster water supplies needed for two booming metro counties already approaching a combined population of 1 million residents. The Hickory Log Creek Reservoir near Canton, Ga., will feature a huge roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dam towering 180 ft. (55 m) high and stretching 980 ft. Click for more...

Komatsu WA430-6 Wheel Loader Offers Improved Rim Pull, Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. has announced the addition of the WA430-6 to its fleet of wheel loaders, providing high productivity and durability with greater operator comfort and ease of controls. The WA430-6 has 231 hp (172 kW), an operating weight between 40,840 and 41,226 lbs. (18,525 and 18,700 kg) and a dumping clearance of 9 ft. 11 in. (3 m) when equipped with a 4.6-cu. yd. (3.5 cu m) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge. Click for more...

Tom Ridge Environmental Center: Innovative, Eco-Friendly →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) celebrated its grand opening in 2006 in Erie, Pa. The 65,000-sq.-ft. center serves as an education, research and tourist hub for the region. The purpose of the center is to create a comprehensive year-round facility at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park, thus becoming a vital economic, education, research and tourism spot for the northwest region. It also is the establishment of an urban greenway that improves safety for walkers, hikers, and bikers from the Pennsylvania Seaway Trail to the park entrance. Click for more...

Cat Redesigns IT38G Series II Integrated Toolcarrier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has updated the IT38G Series II integrated tool carrier to enhance versatility and productivity and provide increased visibility in demanding job site requirements. The medium wheel loader-based machine has been redesigned with the operator in mind, providing lines of sight to the quick coupler and work tools, as well as increasing the number of work tools available for the machine. The machine also maintains key features, including 180 net horsepower (134 kW), parallel lift linkages and integral quick couplers to handle a wide range of material handling and digging tasks. Click for more...

P&D Construction Celebrates 15 Years Along Jersey Shore →

From Construction Equipment Guide... A wet job site does not dampen the interest of P&D Construction of Vineland, N.J. In fact, it’s their specialty. P&D Construction has been doing water, sewer and stormwater pipe work in southern New Jersey since it was founded 15 years ago. “We focus on the deeper, wet excavations in the shore areas,” said Bob Perna, who founded the company with his brother, Anthony Perna. “We do a lot of dewatering.”Bob and Anthony Perna were no strangers to the earthmoving business when they formed P&D Construction in 1991. Click for more...

Geppert Commits Byberry Hospital to Philly’s Past →

A decaying and dangerous monument to one of the saddest chapters in the history of Philadelphia is currently in the process of disappearing from the urban landscape. It has been a long journey to reach this point. The last patients in Byberry State Hospital in Philadelphia were discharged in 1990 but the facility is only now being demolished to make way for upscale housing and office accommodations, a far cry from the institution whose many buildings occupied the sprawling site for more than 80 years. Click for more...

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