Tag: Tier 4 Final wheel loaders

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

Volvo launches new L110H and L120H wheel loaders; reduce fuel usage 18%

Volvo has launched its new 18- to 22-ton-class L110H and L120H wheel loaders, delivering 256 and 268 gross horsepower, respectively. Designed to handle applications such as material handling, road construction and utility work, the loaders offer bucket capacities between 3.2 and 12.4 cubic yards. An 8-liter Tier 4 final D8J engine with fully automatic regeneration […]

July 29, 2014

Construction Equipment

FIRST LOOK: Caterpillar’s new M Series wheel loaders boast big powertrain advancements, new XE models

Caterpillar has introduced its new M Series wheel loaders, a lineup that includes the 972M XE, which is joining the 966M as an XE designated model. In addition to the XE models, the M Series will include an additional size, the modified 12-ton 982M, plus upgrades to the 950, 962, 966, 972 and 980 size […]

November 15, 2013