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Roadbuilding

Terex TL 120 compact wheel loader features increased power, lower emissions

Terex has introduced its TL 120 compact wheel loader with 16 percent more power and 90 percent lower emissions than the previous model, according to our sister site, Equipment World. A Tier 4 interim four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with intercooler powers the loader, delivering 101 horsepower. The engine cooling system features a hydraulically operated fan […]

June 24, 2013

Roadbuilding

Komatsu WA270-7 wheel loader features 10-percent decrease in fuel consumption

Our sister site, Equipment World, reported on Komatsu America’s WA270-7 wheel loader, which lowers fuel consumption by up to 10 percent compared to the WA250-6. A Tier 4 Interim SAA6D107E-2 engine powers the 28,836-pound machine and delivers 149 net horsepower. The WA270-7 features Parallel Z-bar loader linkage, which delivers a 10-percent increase in lift force […]

April 29, 2013

Roadbuilding

Volvo unveils commemorative L60G loader at Shippensburg expansion celebration

Our sister publication, Equipment World, reported on Volvo’s celebration of its $100 million plant expansion in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The celebration took place Thursday, when Volvo unveiled a commemorative L60G wheel loader donning an American flag on one side and a Canadian flag on the other. Volvo said it will produce its L60, L70 and L90 […]

March 22, 2013

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Safety Watch: Blown Away

Stay out of a tire’s trajectory path during inflation.

December 1, 2012

Technology

Kawasaki’s 95Z7 16-liter engine largest in class

Kawasaki’s 95Z7 wheel loader has been redesigned to meet EPA Tier 4 Interim emission standards, as well as to improve operating efficiency and productivity. The 388-horsepower machine is equipped with a 7.3-cubic-yard bucket and features a striking new appearance, with a hood design that improves rear visibility and serviceability. The 16-liter Isuzu 6WG1 diesel engine […]

November 9, 2012

Technology

Cat 966K XE packs up to 25 percent increase in fuel economy, coming to North America later this year

Caterpillar 966K XE production units started going to European customers in June, with North American models available later this year. Cat is claiming fuel efficiency gains of up to 25 percent with the model.

October 18, 2012

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar updates 993K wheel loader with Tier 4 Final engine, cab improvements

Caterpillar announced updates today to its 993K wheel loader headlined by the availability of either a Tier 4 Final or Tier 2 Equivalent Cat C32 engine.

October 15, 2012

Maintenance

Komatsu introduces WA470-7 wheel loader

Today, Komatsu introduced the new WA470-7 wheel loader. Powered by a Komatsu Tier 4 Interim-certified SAA6D125E-6 engine with 272 net horsepower, the WA470-7 boasts increased power and an 8 percent reduction in fuel consumption. The new machine weighs in at 52,007 pounds and features Komatsu’s Smart Loader Logic (KSLL), adjusting torque to the application at […]

October 15, 2012

Construction Equipment

Doosan’s DL200 and DL220 wheel loaders upgraded with T4i engines, horsepower boosts

Doosan has upgraded both its DL200 and DL220 wheel loaders to bring them in compliance with Tier 4 interim regulations. But the improvements don't stop there as both loaders have benefited from increased horsepower and performance.

October 9, 2012

Construction Equipment

Put a wheel loader in your garage

Can’t afford that new wheel loader? Pretend you’ve got one anyway. The folks at style-your-garage.com have the perfect accessory for contractors who want to make a signature statement: garage door “murals,” as the UK-based firm calls them. In addition to a wheel loader  (or “digger” in UK parlance), the company also squeezes in an off-road […]

August 14, 2012

Equipment

Machine Matters

Is it time for a new wheel loader?   Advanced electronics, drivetrain refinements make the case for a new machine    By Marcia Gruver Doyle     As you’ve waited for the economy to turn, your wheel loaders have aged, and now those machines are perhaps two generations behind what’s currently in dealer order books. […]

August 7, 2012

Construction Equipment

Volvo Construction Equipment up 15%

Volvo Construction Equipment saw sales increase 15 percent in second quarter. Volvo says the company has strengthen its market position in wheel loader and excavator sales in China, taking a 14.7% share.? Despite a downturn in the Chinese market, which declined by 38% during the quarter, Volvo CE says its sales were positively affected by […]

July 24, 2012