Thu November 29, 2012
Design Refinements Fit Cat 993K for Worldwide Service
Recent design refinements for the 993K wheel loader are aimed at better serving mining and quarry customers worldwide by further enhancing the 993K’s ability to deliver reliable, low-cost production with durability and safety....
Mon December 03, 2012
OC Mulch Finds Perfect Match With Hyundai Wheel Loader
OC Mulch & Greenwaste Recycling, a relatively new business in Orange County, Calif., has already made a strong impact on the environment, with the help of a Hyundai HL740-9 wheel loader. OC Mulch & Greenwaste Recycling initially began in 2010 as an experiment, to provide the local community with an alternative to burning coal after the state of California passed the Global Warming Solutions Act in September 2006....
Wed November 21, 2012
Doosan DL200, DL220 Wheel Loaders Provide Increased Horsepower, Performance
The upgraded interim Tier IV-compliant (iTIV) DL200 and DL220 offer increased horsepower and performance improvements that enhance its capabilities for moving materials in highway, street and paving projects, as well as building, site development and livestock production applications, according to the manfacturer....
Tue November 20, 2012
Komatsu’s WA900-3 Wheel Loader Is a Mining Workhorse
Komatsu America’s WA900-3 wheel loader draws on the Komatsu legacy of quality engineering to offer high production and operator comfort. The 17 cu. yd. (13 cu m) loader, powered by Komatsu’s 12 cylinder 856 hp (638 kW) engine, is an excellent match for loading 100-ton (91 t) trucks....
Tue November 20, 2012
Cat 994H Wheel Loader Offers Four Lift Configurations
The 994H, largest of the Cat wheel loader line, features four loader linkage configurations and a range of buckets to tailor the machine to the job. While optimally matched to Cat 785, 789 and 793 mining trucks, the 994H has the design flexibility, capacity and durability to deliver reliable, low-cost production in any operation....
Wed November 07, 2012
Kawasaki Unveils its All-New 95Z7 Wheel Loader
Kawasaki unveiled its all-new 95Z7 wheel loader, a machine that has been completely redesigned to meet all EPA Tier IVi emission standards as well as to improve operating efficiency and productivity. At 388 net hp (289 kW) and equipped with a 7.3 cu....
Mon October 22, 2012
Cat 966K XE Wheel Loader Proves Efficient, Comfortable, and Sustainable
Equipped with an advanced powertrain system, the new Cat 966K XE wheel loader delivers up to a 25 percent fuel efficiency improvement with optimum performance. The new model meets the needs for both efficiency and sustainability while simplifying the operator’s interface and operating technique, according to the manufacturer....
Mon October 22, 2012
Liebherr L 586 Is World’s Largest Hydrostatically Powered Wheel Loader
The Liebherr wheel loader L 586 features 335 hp (250 kW), an operating weight of 70,000 lbs. (31,750 kg) and a tipping load of 43,607 lbs. (19,780 kg). The loader is equipped with a 7.9 cu. yd. (6 cu m) rehandling bucket....
Thu October 18, 2012
Komatsu America Corp. Launches WA470-7 Wheel Loader
With a net hp of 272 (203 kW), Komatsu’s WA470-7 wheel loader is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 engine and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified. Built upon a Tier III engine platform, Komatsu has designed a more environmentally-friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption by approximately 8 percent, compared to the WA470-6, according to the manufacturer....
Mon September 10, 2012
Doosan DL550 Wheel Loader Provides Peak Performance in Toughest Applications
Numerous performance, comfort and reliability enhancements accompany interim Tier IV (iT4) compliance on the Doosan DL550 wheel loader, which replaces the DL500 loader model. Improvements ranging from more engine horsepower to increased driving power and steering capabilities highlight the 7.5-cu.-yd....
