wheel loaders
Video: Bucyrus-Erie 195-B shovel in action
https://youtu.be/LtcDyyUTgOc Bucyrus-Erie's 195-B is a 14-cu.-yd. shovel. It was introduced in 1968 and made until 1976. This video was was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association. Keep Reading
World demand for construction machinery to advance through 2019
According to World Construction Machinery, a study conducted by The Freedonia Group, world demand for construction machinery is forecast to advance 3.9 percent per year through 2019 to $218 billion. The Asia/Pacific region, Central and South America, and the Africa/Mideast… Keep Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment Fuel Efficiency
Gallon per gallon, Volvo continues to lead the industry with guaranteed wheel loader, excavator and articulated hauler fuel efficiency. And those gallons—and dollars — add up. Want proof? A Volvo wheel loader with OptiShift technology can save you up to… Keep Reading
Benefits include improved fuel economy, less noise
A number of performance, comfort and reliability enhancements accompany the Tier 4 Interim DL450-3 wheel loader, Doosan says. Improvements range from more engine horsepower to increased optional driving power and steering capabilities. The DL450-3's horsepower was increased to 354 with… Keep Reading
Tier 4 Interim engine at machine’s core
A Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine with 353 net hp powers Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-7 wheel loader, which is Tier 4 Interim certified. The WA500-7 comes standard with Komatsu Care, which provides factory-scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years.… Keep Reading
Large-range machine has more compact layout
The L 556 model belongs to the large-size range of Liebherr wheel loaders and complies with Tier 4 Interim standards. The L 556 with Z-bar linkage for standard operations achieves a tipping load of 29,870 lbs. at an operating weight… Keep Reading
Three power modes help to reduce fuel consumption
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.'s two newest wheel loaders – the HL770-9A and the HL780-9A – are part of the company's new 9A product line that meets Tier 4 Interim standards. According to Hyundai, the HL770-9A features a 297-hp QSL9 engine while… Keep Reading
Styling changes are also functional
Kawasaki's 95Z7 wheel loaders were redesigned to meet all Tier 4 Interim emission standards. The 95Z7 features a 388-net-hp engine and is equipped with a 7.3-cu.yd. general-purpose bucket. According to KCMA Corp., the marketer for Kawasaki wheel loaders, the most… Keep Reading
Introduction meets Tier 4 Final standard
The 457 wheel loader from JCB features a new cab structure, an engine cover and a rear counterweight design – all of which contribute to improved visibility, lower noise levels, increased internal space and an enhanced working environment for operators,… Keep Reading
