Wheel Loaders News, Videos, and Information

Wed October 05, 2016

Doosan Equipment Good Fit for Infrastructure Contractors

For two successful highway and bridge contractors, Lane Construction and Branch Highways, productivity is key for completing the high volume of infrastructure projects that are critical to their success....

Lori Tobias - Tue October 04, 2016

Contractor Snuffs Out Underground Coal Mine Fires

For more than nine months, crews with Earthmovers Unlimited Inc. have labored cautiously to reach a coal fire 146 ft. (44.5 m) below the surface of the earth in Carbondale, Pa. At stake, 50 homes and the safety of all who reside within them....

Fri September 16, 2016

Volvo CE looks to the Future with Hybrid Wheel Loader

Hundreds of Volvo Construction Equipment's customers along with members of the international press, government representatives and academics have been given an exclusive look at a host of ground-breaking technology that has the potential to transform the quarrying industry....

Thu September 15, 2016

MCL Contracting Improves Roadwork Method Using SDLG

MCL Contracting purchased its first two SDLG wheel loaders much like any other typical customer. Working in the concrete paving industry, the Richland Hills, Texas-based company only needed a loader for three to four hours each day and didn't require the features of a premium machine....

Mon September 12, 2016

Volvo Wheel Loaders Help Family Business Flourish

Nestled in the southeast corner of Tennessee, the small town of Cleveland is known for its stunning mountaintop views, rich history as the home to the Cherokee Nation and abundance of farmers' markets stocked with local produce....

Mon September 12, 2016

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the New WA270-8 Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new WA270-8 wheel loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, this addition to the wheel loader family combines high production with low fuel consumption and improved operator comfort....

Thu July 07, 2016

Hyundai Adds HL955TM to Tier IV Final Wheel Loaders

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced the Hyundai HL955TM wheel loader, the newest addition to its HL900 series of Tier IV Final-compliant wheel loaders. The HL955TM joins a family of six other Hyundai HL900 wheel loader models the company began introducing in 2015 to U.S....

Fri July 01, 2016

SDLG North America Set to Roll Out Tier IV Final Wheel Loaders

SDLG will roll out Tier IV Final wheel loaders across North America beginning this spring. The new machines are upgraded to meet emissions regulations standards in the United States and Canada. All four models that are currently for sale in the region are being replaced with a Tier IV Final version....

Fri July 01, 2016

Wheel Loaders Solve Age-Old Problem

The age-old problem of moving large quantities of material from one place to another had plagued those in the construction industry for centuries. Enter the modern wheel loader — the industry's most versatile workhorse....

Allison McNeal - Fri July 01, 2016

How to Select the Right Tires for Wheel Loader Applications

Selecting proper wheel loader tires may make a significant difference between underperforming or excelling on job sites. If the correct tire is chosen for the application, it can save time and money down the road....