wheel loaders
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
Caterpillar: 988K
Caterpillar's 988K wheel loader features redesigned loader linkage, drivetrain modifications, a redesigned cab and enhancements in safety and serviceability. A Cat C18 ACERT engine powers the 988K and is available as a Tier 4 Final version. Electronic fuel control ensures… Keep Reading
John Deere: 644K Hybrid
The new 644K Hybrid wheel loader from John Deere utilizes diesel and electric energy. The hybrid loader captures regenerated energy as it's being created and uses it to power the machine. The 644K Hybrid is equipped with 6.8-liter Tier 4… Keep Reading
Volvo Construction Equipment: L250G
The L250G from Volvo Construction Equipment is a 39-ton wheel loader that's equipped with a 9.0-cu.-yd. re-handling bucket. The bucket is capable of loading a truck in two passes, Volvo says. The L250G has a new engine and driveline system… Keep Reading
Terex: TA400
The TA400 Generation 9 articulated truck is designed to keep productivity levels high, fuel consumption low and cycle times short, according to Terex. The truck has a 444-hp Tier 4 Interim Scania DC13 engine and a maximum payload of 41.9… Keep Reading
Liebherr ADTs on the way
Liebherr introduced a 30-ton articulated dump truck (ADT) at its media open house Sept. 12 in Newport News, Va., and it offered performance comparisons of a crawler tractor and a wheel loader against competitive equipment. The 30-ton ADT the company… Keep Reading
