wheel loaders
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
Kawasaki: 115Z7
Kawasaki's 115Z7 wheel loader was redesigned to meet all Tier 4 Interim emissions standards and improve operating efficiency and productivity, the company says. The 115Z7 is equipped with an 8.3-cu.-yd. general-purpose bucket that can load 12.5 tons in a pass.… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.: WA500-7
Komatsu America Corp.'s WA500-7 wheel loader has a 353-hp engine and is Tier 4 Interim emission certified. The WA500-7 comes standard with the company's Care program, which provides complimentary factory scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years.… Keep Reading
Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc.: HL770-9A and HL780-9A
The HL770-9A and the HL780-9A wheel loaders from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. are part of the company's 9A product line that's designed to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The HL770-9A has a 297-hp QSL9 engine, while the HL780-9A… Keep Reading
Notes from Metso’s expo
Metso hosted an educational event earlier this month for dealers and customers at its headquarters in Columbia, S.C., drawing about 120 personnel from 34 dealers across the United States, Canada and Latin America. The event, called the 2013 Quarry Solutions… Keep Reading
