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Construction Equipment
Caterpillar stresses technology, unveils 336F H hybrid excavator and compact wheel loader
If there’s one word that Caterpillar wants you to take away from this year’s ConExpo it’s “technology.” And the equipment manufacturer had plenty of it to show off in a pre-ConExpo press event that included the unveiling of an update to its hydraulic hybrid excavator. F Series excavators The 336F H contains the same three-part […]
March 3, 2014
Construction Equipment
John Deere launches its shortest compact wheel loaders yet in the 204K and 304K
Standing a full foot lower than the rest of John Deere’s lineup of compact wheel loaders, the company’s new 204K and 304K were designed specifically for lower-clearance applications. The 8-foot-tall machines feature rigid front and rear axles that lower the machine’s center of gravity while increasing stability and tipping load limit. The height of these two […]
August 21, 2013
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Construction Equipment
Terex launches TL 120 compact wheel loader with a 16% boost in power
Terex’s new TL 120 compact wheel loader features a 101-horsepower Tier 4 interim four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with intercooler. The Deutz engine delivers 16 percent more power and 90 percent lower emissions than the previous model. The engine cooling system uses a hydraulically operated fan that starts automatically and can be adjusted down for cooler […]
June 19, 2013
Roadbuilding
Deere’s bright ideas: Hybrid diesel-electric wheel loader, new line of skid steers and compact track loaders
LAS VEGAS—John Deere Forestry and Construction showcased its latest “bright ideas” at a Feb. 5 World of Concrete 2013 press conference: the 644K Hybrid wheel loader and the new E Series line of skid steers and compact track loaders. The manufacturer refers to the introduction of the new machine as a “bright idea” because it […]
February 6, 2013
Maintenance
The owning and operating costs of compact wheel loaders
Depending on applications and usage patterns, many sharp-pencil contractors have found a lot of value in compact wheel loaders. To find out how these machines add up we asked David Steger, product manager at Takeuchi Manufacturing to run some numbers and tell us what contractors need to know when considering one. Steger recommended we base […]
March 2, 2011
Roadbuilding
Kawasaki Introduces New Compact Wheel Loaders
Kawasaki is introducing two new wheel loader models into the compact loader market. The new Kawasaki models, the 42ZV-2, a .78 cubic yard loader, and the 45ZV-2, a 1.18 cubic yard loader, are designed and engineered with all of the performance and reliability of the larger Kawasaki wheel loaders, but in a smaller package. With […]
January 21, 2011
Roadbuilding
L20F and L25F join the Volvo compact wheel loader lineup
The models offer a compact new design and the power to help operators perform work comfortably, quickly, safely and efficiently. The latest generation Volvo L20F and L25F compact wheel loaders from Volvo offer greater operator comfort and an improved compact design. The new machines have been developed using extensive feedback from operators around the world. […]
December 9, 2010
Compact equipment
Cat intros 907H compact wheel loader at GIE+Expo
Cat’s 907H model is positioned between the company’s 906H and 908H models and has a skid-steer type coupler and 70-net horsepower. Click here for more.
January 11, 2010
Business
Productivity Guide: Compact wheel loaders
The evolution of compact construction machinery has given contractors the ability to fine-tune many of their earthmoving operations. Compact wheel loaders in the 60- to
June 12, 2007
Business
Compact Focus: Wheel loaders 80 to <90 horsepower
Compact wheel loaders are a specialized machine designed for contractors in light construction, landscaping and utility applications where repetitive loading is crucial. Among the specific tasks these machines excel in are general site prep and clean-up work, waste transfer and recycling center applications, feeding small asphalt and concrete batch plants and truck loading. Until the […]
June 12, 2007
Business
Compact Focus: Compact wheel loaders (under 60 hp net)
It is tempting to view compact wheel loaders as specialty machines since they excel in load-and-carry applications in confined workspaces. Like larger wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders feature a mid-machine articulating hinge pin, four equal size rubber tires, a rear-mounted engine, specialized loader geometry and a high-placed cab from which operators can monitor every aspect […]
August 6, 2006
Compact equipment
New compact wheel loaders offer alternative to skid steers
Komatsu has added two new compact wheel loaders, the WA65-5 and the WA70-5, to its Dash-5 line. At 54 and 60 horsepower, respectively, these small, agile machines can be used in bucket or forklift operations and many tasks normally reserved for skid steers. The WA65-5 features an operating weight of 10,780 pounds and a breakout […]
August 30, 2005
Compact equipment
New highly mobile Volvo compact wheel loaders hug the ground
Volvo has launched two new compact wheel loaders, the L20B and L25B. The two feature articulating oscillating joints and operator-selectable differential locks on both axles for ground-grabbing traction even in the worst terrain. The loaders’ small sizes also help them maneuver in tight spots. The L20B has a vertical clearance of 7 feet, 11 inches […]
March 17, 2003
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