wheel loaders
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
Trimble Loadrite 360 available for quarry operations
Trimble's Loadrite 360 (LR360), a system designed for quarry loadout activities that includes a wheel loader onboard scale, an automated communications connection and a performance reporting tool, is now available for quarry operations. According to the company, the system provides… Keep Reading
Local favorite: Serving residential customers
An Oregon producer takes care of his residential customers, and a new wheel loader helps save on fuel costs. When site development contractor John Malnerich couldn’t buy enough crushed rock for his projects, he did what most people in his… Keep Reading
Case debuts excavator line, online program at press event
Case Construction Equipment introduced its D Series excavator line to the trade press during an event at the company's customer service center campground in Tomahawk, Wis. Case unveiled the following excavators: the CX210D, the CX250D, the CX300D and the CX350D. Philippe… Keep Reading
Fuel efficiency increased in line’s largest loader
The 1221F wheel loader from Case Construction Equipment is the newest wheel loader in the company's F Series line. This loader is designed with an 11.9-liter Tier 4 Interim engine that delivers up to 355 hp, the company says. According… Keep Reading
