wheel loaders
Luck’s remote control technology recognized with safety award
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) bestowed Luck Stone, a Richmond, Va.-based company, with its inaugural award for mine safety and health technology innovations in the stone, sand and gravel sector. According to a press release, the… Keep Reading
Ultralok tooth system update among Esco’s show highlights
Esco Corp. is launching a few new products and expanded product lines at ConExpo/ConAgg 2014. Esco's Ultralok tooth system, for example, has expanded to fit even more machines, including bolt-on adapters for wheel loaders and several new point shapes for… Keep Reading
Macdonald takes over as JCB’s CEO
Graeme Macdonald took over as CEO at JCB on Jan. 1 following the retirement of former CEO Alan Blake. According to a press release, Blake joined JCB in 1989 and became CEO in 2010 after holding a number of senior… Keep Reading
LiuGong general manager announces retirement
Fred Ridenour, general manager of business operations for LiuGong North America, retired after 40 years in the construction industry. According to the Association of Leaders in Equipment Distribution (AED), Ridenour had a range of experiences and roles in the industry,… Keep Reading
Doosan: DL550-3
The Doosan DL550-3 wheel loader is designed specifically for quarries, mines and other large material-handling applications. The DL550-3 has an operating weight of 69,655 lbs., a breakout force of 58,450 lbs. and a dump height of 11 ft., 2 in.… Keep Reading
Joy Global: L-2350
According to Joy Global, the L-2350 wheel loader has an 80-ton operating payload and an electrical drive system that optimizes energy conservation, which, in turn, extends diesel engine life up to 40 percent when compared to mechanical drive loaders. When… Keep Reading
Liebherr
Liebherr's range of large wheel loaders comprises four models featuring tipping loads from 27,000 lbs. to 41,000 lbs., depending on model size. Liebherr says one of the loaders' key features is an innovative driveline concept that cuts fuel consumption by… Keep Reading
Cat shows off new products
Caterpillar Inc. held a press briefing at its Edwards (Ill.) Training & Demonstration Center to introduce a number of new products. In addition to equipment overviews from the company's product application specialists, the event included equipment demonstrations, product walk-arounds and… Keep Reading
Cat shares Tier 4 used equipment plans for less regulated countries
Caterpillar unveiled its strategy to meet the needs of customers in less regulated countries selling and purchasing used Tier 4 Interim products for operation. Caterpillar determined that Cat Tier 4 Interim engine systems between 7 and 32 liters will not… Keep Reading
