wheel loaders
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
Volvo CE establishes new headquarters
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) cut the ribbon on its $100 million expansion program at its facility in Shippensburg, Pa., officially opening a new headquarters building for the Americas. The ribbon-cutting ceremony also marked the start of wheel loader production in… Keep Reading
Doosan: DL550-3 wheel loader
Doosan's DL550-3 wheel loader replaces the DL500 model and is the largest one in the company's line. With an operating weight of 69,655 lbs., a breakout force of 58,450 lbs. and a full-turn tipping capacity of 48,061 lbs., the DL550-3… Keep Reading
Case Construction Equipment: F Series wheel loader line
The F Series wheel loader line from Case Construction Equipment includes the 1021F and 1121F, a size class of machines specifically engineered for quarry, aggregate and truck-loading applications. According to Case, the hydro-mechanical transmission on the wheel loaders provides additional… Keep Reading
Caterpillar: 966K XE wheel loader
Caterpillar's 966K XE wheel loader delivers up to a 25 percent fuel efficiency improvement, the company says. The 966K XE utilizes an integrated, continuously variable transmission system. A hydraulic pump and motor allow for a smooth and continuous gear ratio… Keep Reading
