Wheel Loaders

Case Announces Approval of B20 Biodiesel for All G Series Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... FPT Industrial announced at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo that it has approved B20 biodiesel for use in its NEF4, NEF 6 and CURSOR Tier IV Final diesel engines. This announcement makes all Case Construction Equipment G Series wheel loaders approved for use with B20 biodiesel directly from the factory. Wheel loaders in these size classes are used extensively in construction, public works, road and bridge construction, concrete and asphalt production, aggregates and agriculture. Click for more...

Electric Drive Cat 988K XE Wheel Loader Features Technology, Efficiency Updates →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built on a solid switch reluctance technology foundation leveraging more than 15 years of Caterpillar electric drive experience, updates to the Cat 988K XE deliver up to 10 percent faster downhill speed, improved rimpull and increased hydraulic breakout force for up to 5 percent better production. The updated design improves cycle times in load and carry applications, while an optional counterweight increases stability and offers faster maneuverability with these tasks. Click for more...

VIDEO: Doosan Unveils New DD100 Dozer, Much More →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America introduced its new products for 2022 during a media event at its Real Operations Center (ROC) in Arizona the first week of December. The company's next generation crawler excavators, mini-excavators and new -7 series wheel loaders were featured in presentations by the respective product specialists. Doosan also unveiled its DD100 dozer, which it said will be available through dealers in 2022. Click for more...

Volvo CE Tests World's First High-Lift Tele-Operation Over 5G →

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is the first in the world to trial a remote-controlled high-lift wheel loader over a 5G network in a complex forestry application — in a bid to develop safer, more productive timber processes and explore its potential as an enabler for automation. The unique research project Remote Timber is a collaboration between Volvo CE and the telecom operator Telia, timber and paper manufacturer SCA, Mid University Sweden, Skogforsk and Biometria. Click for more...

Volvo CE Electric Machines Used on Federal Nature Refuge Project →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Located just 20 mi. outside the nation's capital, the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge offers a sanctuary to wildlife and a place for people to explore nature. A battery-powered, zero-emission ECR25 Electric compact excavator and L25 Electric compact wheel loader made by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) are being used to build a new ADA accessible trail in the refuge. Construction of the trail supports the conservation mission of the U.S. Click for more...

Wheel Loader Prices Up 13% in the U.S. According to Ritchie Bros. November Market Trends Report →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ritchie Bros. ' November Market Trends Report continues to show positive pricing trends across all its equipment indexes, with medium earthmoving equipment prices up 36 percent in the United States, while truck tractors and vocational trucks are up 45 percent and 34 percent respectively (for the three months ending Oct. 31, 2021). With this report, Ritchie Bros. has included a special focus on earthmoving equipment sales in the United States and Canada. Click for more...

Simple-to-Use Technologies Boost Productivity of Next Gen Cat Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bringing a host of standard technologies to the 8- to 10-ton wheel loader line, the updated Cat 966 and 972 wheel loader series boost operator efficiency. The 966 and 972 models deliver consistently high bucket fill factors to increase productivity by up to 10 percent, according to the manufacturer. Their next generation design extends fluid and filter change intervals to lower maintenance costs up to 20 percent when compared to the previous models. Click for more...

Hitachi Introduces ZW100-6 Wheel Loader in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. (HCMA) continues to expand its ZW-6 wheel loaders in North America with the upgrade of its popular compact model, the ZW100-6. Developed for use in a wide variety of applications — including landscaping; heavy construction; excavation work; water, sewer and pipeline construction; highway and road construction; and agricultural work — the small, yet powerful ZW100-6 wheel loader features an operating weight of 17,042 lbs. Click for more...

Komatsu WA480-8 Yard Loader Offers Versatility Across Multiple Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Loading and moving materials in as few passes and cycles as possible can help increase productivity and reduce costly wear and tear on machines. Designed to be a three-pass match for loading aggregate and other processed materials onto highway trucks, the 299 hp (223kW) Komatsu WA480-8 yard loader also can be adapted for use in infrastructure, forestry and non-residential construction applications. Click for more...

Volvo CE Powers Sustainable Future With Largest Range of Electric Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With three new electric compact machines — the L20 Electric, EC18 Electric and ECR18 Electric — now being introduced to the market, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is showcasing its commitment to build the world we want to live in by offering the industry's largest range of electric machines. In total customers now have five models to choose from. The three new models are available to reserve online for delivery in 2022. Click for more...

VIDEO: Caterpillar Designs Epic Playground With Life-Sized Hot Wheels →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Remember the hours you spent as a kid playing with Hot Wheels? Maybe it was all those adventures in the sandbox. Or maybe it was the time you spent creating the most challenging track setups you could imagine. How cool it would be in real life? With Caterpillar, you don't have to imagine it — Cat Trial 11: Hot Wheels has created an epic playground with the Next Generation Cat wheel loaders and other Cat gear, incorporating life-sized versions of the cars you grew up with. Click for more...

New Compact Wheel Loaders from Bobcat Deliver Performance and ROI →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a high bucket capacity, swift travel speeds and maneuverability, the L65 and L85 compact wheel loaders from Bobcat deliver the performance to power through tough jobs with versatility that helps owners get more use from their machine, according to the manufacturer. "Compact wheel loaders are an essential machine on many different job sites and are remarkably nimble in tight spaces where power shouldn't be sacrificed for maneuverability," said Kelly Humble, senior marketing manager, product planning of Doosan Bobcat North America. Click for more...

Komatsu WE-Series Wheel Loader With Generation 3 Hybrid Tech Offers Strength, Versatility →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For mine operators with a focus on sustainable operation, Komatsu's new WE1850-3 wheel loader, part of the new Generation 3 series, is a versatile loading tool that can be used for main line production and shovel backup as well as cleanup and ramp building. Komatsu is rebranding all of its hybrid wheel loader products, as part of its ongoing process to integrate its legacy brands into One Komatsu. Click for more...

VIDEO: Titan Introduces HK458 Hybrid Wheel Loader Tire →

Titan International Inc. — manufacturer of Titan Wheels and Titan Tires — has introduced the new Titan HK 458, a crossover wheel loader tire suited for the most extreme loader applications that require aggressive traction and excellent self-cleaning. The E-4/L-4 dual-rated bias tire combines the tread design of a forestry tire, a wheel loader tire and an ATV tire all in one — making it ideally suited for both muddy, challenging construction sites and agriculture applications, where the sludge and muck are endless. Click for more...

Doosan Debuts DL380-7 Wheel Loader With Increased Bucket Capacity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC is debuting one of its new -7 Series wheel loaders, the DL380-7, at World of Concrete 2021. The next-generation Doosan DL380-7 replaces the DL350-5 in the company's wheel loader lineup. The standard bucket of the DL380-7 has 7 percent greater capacity than the DL350-5. "An increase in bucket capacity means more material moved, in less time, for our customers," said Aaron Kleingartner, dealer and product marketing manager, Doosan Infracore North America. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson WL95 Articulated Wheel Loader Helps Operators Work More Efficiently →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's newest and largest articulated wheel loader model is the WL95. The WL95 has received excellent reviews for its performance and high payload in a compact design, allowing operators to load, move and place material more efficiently, according to the manufacturer. The WL95's variable hydrostatic transmission provides enhanced traction and high travel speeds (12.4 mph). With a standard 2-cu.yd. Click for more...

Cat 980, 982 Series Wheel Loaders Deliver Performance, Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Offering premium performance in the 10- to 12-ton wheel loader class, the Cat 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders are up to 10 percent more productive and lower maintenance costs up to 20 percent when compared to the previous 980M and 982M powershift models. New to this class of medium wheel loaders, the Cat 980 XE and 982 XE models feature a Caterpillar designed and manufactured continuous variable transmission (CVT) that delivers increased fuel efficiencies up to 35 percent and lower maintenance costs up to 25 percent compared to the M series models, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Doosan to Showcase Next-Generation Wheel Loader at World of Concrete 2021 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America will showcase a new -7 Series wheel loader at World of Concrete 2021. A Doosan DL380-7 wheel loader will be in the exhibit, W1302, in the West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 8 to 10, 2021. "The updates in -7 Series wheel loaders are the result of more than a decade of customer feedback," said Aaron Kleingartner, dealer and product marketing manager. "We are eager to see the excitement the DL380-7 generates at World of Concrete. Click for more...

Case Advances Wheel Loader Performance, Connectivity, Intelligence, Uptime With Comprehensive G Series Wheel Loader Technology Enhancements →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment has introduced comprehensive enhancements to its entire line of G Series wheel loaders to improve performance and productivity, increase uptime and empower the operator with greater control and understanding of the machine and its work. "Wheel loaders — especially those in production and heavy working environments — achieve significant improvements in performance and profitability when you shorten cycle times, simplify operation and increase uptime," said Andrew Dargatz, product manager, Case. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces Next-Generation Wheel Loaders in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America LLC is launching its next-generation wheel loaders, the -7 Series, in the United States and Canada. All-new redesigned cabs with first-class comfort features, increased bucket capacities and new, fuel-saving technologies are highlights of this next generation of Doosan wheel loaders. Seven models of the new Doosan -7 Series wheel loaders, with standard bucket capacities between 3.7 and 7.6 cu. Click for more...

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