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Dealers
Financed new wheel loader sales up 10% in 1Q. These are the top sellers
The number of new wheel loaders financed in the first quarter of 2018 tracked 10 percent above the same period last year, according to an Equipment World analysis of EDA data. Used financed wheel loader sales during the quarter, however, were 7 percent below the number of units sold in the first quarter of 2017.  Who […]
July 24, 2018
Dealers
E-Z Drill adds Mid Country Machinery to dealer network
Mic Country will offer E-Z Drill's complete line of concrete drilling and doweling equipment, including single- and multi-gang models. More information here.
May 23, 2018
Construction Equipment
9035E marks LiuGong’s first zero tailswing, TF4 compact excavator
By Richard Ries With field testing completed earlier this year, LiuGong North America’s first Tier 4 Final, zero tailswing compact excavator is now available. A Yanmar inline, 3-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine provides 24.4 gross horsepower. With the standard arm, the 9035EZTS has a maximum dig depth of 10 feet, 1 inch and reach at ground […]
May 1, 2018
Construction Equipment
New Link-Belt 350 X4 long-front excavator designed for speed, power and efficiency
The new Link-Belt 350 X4 LF long-front excavator from LBX boasts increased fuel efficiency and longer arm, boom and auxiliary spools than previous models. LBX added an Isuzu Tier 4 Final engine to the excavator, which requires no diesel particulate filter. It also features a 3 percent consumption rate of diesel exhaust fluid and a […]
February 7, 2018
Construction Equipment
Beyond Tier 4, how else have OEMs been improving wheel loaders since resolving after treatment?
So what have wheel loader manufacturers been working on since Tier 4 engines and after treatment have been resolved? We asked specifically about hydraulics, electronics and components. How have these areas been improved and how does that translate to value for the customer? Hydraulics get efficient In the past, manufacturers used fixed-displacement pumps. These run the same flow and same pressure […]
February 24, 2017
Construction Equipment
KCM intros Tier 4 Final version of 80Z7 wheel loader
The Tier 4 Final version of the 80Z7 wheel loader has been released by KCM Corporation. Equipped with a 4.2 -cubic-yard general purpose bucket, the loader is powered by a 200-gross-horsepower Cummins QS86.7 engine. The machine has no diesel particulate filter (DPF), which eliminates the possibility of plugging or DPF-related servicing. Instead, the loader uses […]
January 24, 2017
ConExpo-Con/Agg
What to see at ConExpo 2017: JetStream, Kawasaki, Subsite, E.D. Etnyre in the Central Hall
The big show is fast approaching, and ConExpo exhibitors have given us a sneak peek into what they’ll have in store for those attending the March 7-11 massive exhibition. To view previous preview entries for ConExpo 2017 click here. Here’s the spotlight on four exhibitors in the Central Hall: Kawasaki-KCM, booth C-20527 KCM, the new […]
December 26, 2016
Construction Equipment
How 3- to 8-cu. yd. wheel loaders settled into a period of refinement
Transmissions Two types of transmissions are commonly found on wheel loaders: hydrostatic and torque converter. With torque converters, the lock-up feature is standard on some models and optional on others. “Hydrostatic is simpler and has fewer moving parts,” says Mike Stark, product specialist, heavy wheel loaders with Doosan. “Another benefit of hydrostatic is better power […]
March 7, 2016
Construction Equipment
Kawasaki intros power upgrades in 95Z7XT, 115Z7XT wheel loaders; unveils redesigned 90Z7, 67Z7 (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
At a recent media event, Kawasaki introduced a beefed up “XT” redesign (stands for extreme) of its two flagship models, the 95Z7XT and 115Z7XT, alongside the unveiling of two new loaders, the 90Z7 and 67Z7. Why more muscle? With the bigger buckets and heavier frames, the 95Z7XT and 115Z7XT can now carry roughly 12 tons […]
November 9, 2015
Construction Equipment
Kawasaki’s 2016 Mule PRO-DX side by side gets a 3-cylinder diesel
The 2016 Kawasaki Mule PRO-DX is still six months way from being at dealers, but it appears to be a good choice for anyone looking for a  dependable and capable side by side jobsite workhorse. This new model uses a Tier 4 993cc three-cylinder diesel engine that provides ample power and torque, capable of hauling up to 2,000 pounds. The lean-running diesel engine […]
June 9, 2015
Construction Equipment
WHEEL LOADED: Latest Tier 4 Final wheel loaders offer much more than fuel efficiency improvements
Equipment manufacturers break wheel loader applications into two broad categories: production and utility. Production work is repetitive loading using a V-pattern (or Y-pattern) cycle or a load-and-carry cycle. The loader may run constantly throughout a work shift. Utility work involves more varied use – including digging, loading and lifting – and may have more idle […]
March 11, 2015
Construction Equipment
Heavy-duty Kawasaki 115Z7 wheel loader features 8.3-cubic-yard capacity
Kawasaki has announced the 115Z7, a new Tier 4 interim-compliant, 8.3-cubic-yard wheel loader capable of fulfilling high-volume loadout requirements and heavy duty applications such as shot-rock loading. Equipped with a general purpose bucket that can load 12.5 tons in a single pass, the 115Z7 also handles quarry, coil handling, hot slag and asphalt plant applications. […]
August 29, 2013
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