wheel loaders
Trimble acquires Actronic Technologies
Trimble acquired privately held New Zealand-based Actronic Holdings Ltd., which provides weighing technology and payload information systems for the aggregates industry. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Actronic Technologies produces the Loadrite weighing system for wheel loaders, excavators,… Keep Reading
Terex: TL120
The TL120 compact wheel loader has a more powerful, Tier 4 Interim, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine, according to Terex. In addition, the loader features the new Terex Smart Control operating system and a quieter cab that offers a better view… Keep Reading
Caterpillar: 988K
The seventh-generation 988K wheel loader features redesigned loader linkage, worldwide engine configurations, drivetrain modifications, a redesigned cab and enhancements in safety and serviceability, according to Caterpillar. The Cat C18 ACERT engine powers the 988K. The loader is available as a… Keep Reading
John Deere demos new offerings
John Deere hosted a Coal Valley Rally last week in the Quad Cities area of Illinois and Iowa. More than two dozen journalists attended the event, where we learned about the company's new E-Series skid steers and compact track loaders,… Keep Reading
Kawasaki: 95Z7 wheel loader
The 95Z7 wheel loader from Kawasaki meets Interim Tier 4 emission standards. Sporting a 388-hp engine and a 7.3-cu.-yd. general-purpose bucket, the wheel loader has had a few styling changes incorporated that are both functional and aesthetic. The hood design,… Keep Reading
Training, technology key to overcoming operator shortage
As part of its Asia Pacific Quarry Days last month, Caterpillar hosted a trade press roundtable with some of its key representatives in Tokyo, Japan. Among those participating from Cat for the June 3 event were Felice Stocco, product application… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.: WA500-7 wheel loader
Komatsu America Corp.'s WA500-7 wheel loader has a 353-hp engine and is Interim Tier 4 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
Komatsu America Corp.: WA320-7
Komatsu America Corp. introduced the WA320-7 wheel loader. With a net horsepower of 165 hp (123 kW), the WA320-7 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D107E-2 engine and is EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Komatsu designed… Keep Reading
Cat rolls out Tier 4 Final wheel loader
Caterpillar is debuting its new 988K wheel loader at Bauma 2013 in Germany and planning to make it commercially available in August. According to Cat, the 988K features redesigned loader linkage, drive train modifications, a redesigned cab and enhancements in… Keep Reading
