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Construction Equipment

TONIGHT: Chat live with John Deere about the 644K Hybrid wheel loader

We got our first look at John Deere’s 644K Hybrid wheel loader at World of Concrete back in February. And ever since then it’s been a machine that’s drawn quite a bit of interest. And for good reason. Deere’s innovative design uses both diesel and electricity—a combination that is already saving RJS Construction, the first […]

August 26, 2013

Construction Equipment

Danuser hammer post drivers designed for 75+ hp carriers

Drive anything from T-posts to railroad ties with Danuser’s hammer post drivers, designed for 75-horsepower-and-up skid-steers and loaders. With no springs, cylinders or return lines, the post driver operates like a drop hammer, achieving a full stroke per cycle. The hammer does not strike the top of the posts. A grapple option is available that […]

August 26, 2013

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

Business

Terex sells large wheel loader line to German manufacturer Atlas Maschinen

Terex has sold all intellectual properties of its large wheel loader line to German manufacturer Atlas Maschinen, according to a report from KHL. The price of the deal was not disclosed. The deal includes the TL160, TL210, TL260 and TL310. Atlas Maschinen has said it will continue the manufacturing of the machines under both the […]

August 20, 2013

Construction Equipment

Chinese SDLG loaders start North American roll out in Sept.; priced 30% below premium machines

Seven Volvo Construction Equipment dealers are poised to begin rolling out two models of the Chinese-made SDLG wheel loader line in North America next month. SDLG, a Volvo subsidiary, will target the 2.4 cubic-yard LG938L and the 4-cubic-yard LG959 at customers owning fewer than five machines, says Al Quinn, SDLG director for North America, in […]

August 7, 2013

Business

Volvo Chinese subsidiary SDLG announces plan to enter North American market with LG938L, LG959 wheel loaders

Confirming prior reports, SDLG, a China-based Volvo Construction Equipment brand, announced this morning it will enter the North American market this year. Initially “select dealers” will offer two models, the 2.4 cubic-yard LG938L and the 4 cubic yard LG959. SDLG says its lower cost products “attract customers who are looking for machines that are reliable, […]

July 24, 2013

Construction Equipment

John Deere demos 644K Hybrid wheel loader, discusses price premium, fuel savings

First teased as a coming attraction at the 2011 ConExpo-Con/Agg show, and given a full intro at this year’s World of Concrete, John Deere’s 644K Hybrid is now in production, prompting the company to give editors an in-the-dirt introduction at its Coal Valley, Illinois, proving grounds Wednesday. [youtube j1g0NwhO4Fg nolink] “We’re finding hybrid interest among […]

June 21, 2013

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

Dealers

Report: SDLG wheel loaders will soon appear in North American Volvo dealerships

Diesel Progress magazine reported today that SDLG wheel loaders will be introduced in North America later this year. SDLG, a Volvo Construction Equipment brand sold primarily in China and Russia, will be distributed by Volvo dealerships here, reports the magazine. In responding to requests for further information, Volvo stated: “Since Volvo CE acquired more than […]

June 12, 2013

Gear

Komatsu WA270-7 wheel loader decreases fuel use by 10%

Improve efficiency and decrease fuel production with Komatsu America’s WA270-7 wheel loader, which delivers 149 net horsepower via a Tier 4 Interim SAA6D107E-2 engine, and lowers fuel consumption by up to 10 percent compared to the WA250-6. The 28,836-pound machine features Parallel Z-bar loader linkage, which offers both a parallel lift linkage and high tilt […]

April 26, 2013

Construction Equipment

Cummins, Liu Gong, ZF celebrate L9.3 engine joint venture at Bauma

Cummins and Chinese equipment manufacturer Liu Gong have had a partnership for 10 years now, and the two, along with ZF, used the first day of Bauma 2013 to talk about their progress and showcase the latest fruit of that joint venture. Nine months ago Cummins and Liu Gong started work on a factory in […]

April 15, 2013

Construction Equipment

RJS Construction purchases first John Deere 644K electric hybrid wheel loaders

Back in February, we gave you an in-depth look at John Deere’s new 644K wheel loader and the electric hybrid technology that powers it. And recently, RJS Construction was handed the keys to the first two units off the assembly line. The Superior, Wisconsin company took ownership of the first two 644Ks at an event […]

April 15, 2013