Wheel Loaders News, Videos, and Information

Mon April 02, 2012

JRB Side Dump Bucket Simplifies Material Placement

The JRB side dump bucket by Paladin Construction Group is manufactured to provide wheel loader operators with more flexibility than a standard bucket can offer in construction and utility applications....

Wed March 14, 2012

Cat K Series Medium Wheel Loaders Operate Under Harsh Conditions

The five Cat K Series medium wheel loaders — 950K, 962K, 966K, 972K, 980K — offer complete machine guarding packages to help ensure reliable and durable operation in harsh industrial applications....

Wed March 07, 2012

New JCB Wheel Loader Offers Productivity and Efficiency

JCB has unveiled a new wheel loader model equipped with a Tier IV Interim compliant engine offering increased power and torque and reduced fuel consumption. Improved transmission options, upgraded axles and robust styling combine with a revised interior to provide a faster, more productive machine, according to the manufacturer....

Tue March 06, 2012

Command and Control With Middle Weight Volvo Wheel Loaders

The latest additions to the G-Series wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment are the L60G, L70G and L90G midsized machines. Not only does the loader arms’ TP linkage offer enhanced breakout and lifting forces, they also remain perfectly parallel throughout the lifting range — ensuring load stability....

Mon February 06, 2012

Cat K Series Small Wheel Loaders Feature New Engines, Hydrostatic Drive

The new Cat K Series small wheel loaders — 924K, 930K and 938K — are completely redesigned, incorporating new engines that meet Stage IIIB/Tier IV Interim emissions standards and new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort....

Fri January 27, 2012

Case 621F Wheel Loader Delivers

Case Construction Equipment’s 621F wheel loader provides up to a 10-percent increase in fuel economy over the previous model, while delivering faster acceleration, quicker cycle times and higher travel speeds....

Tue September 20, 2011

Kawasaki Introduces 42ZV-2, 45ZV-2 Compact Wheel Loaders

Two new Kawasaki models, the 42ZV-2, a .78 cu. yd. (.6 cu m) loader, and the 45ZV-2, a 1.18 cu. yd. (.9 cu m) loader, are designed and engineered with all of the performance and reliability of the larger Kawasaki wheel loaders, but in a smaller package....

Wed August 10, 2011

Wheel Loaders Bring in High Bids at WCA Sale in Perris

WCA held an auction June 6 at its facility in Perris, Calif. More than 600 lots were up for bid. Highlights of the sale included a 2004 John Deere 624J wheel loader that went for a winning bid of $71,000, a 2000 Caterpillar 927 wheel loader that sold for $63,000 and a 1999 Kawasaki 80Z IV-2 wheel loader that was won by a bidder for $44,000....

Fri May 06, 2011

Doosan Wheel Loaders Help Tufts Inc. Add Services, Keep Employees

For the first 20 years Frank Spinosa was in the snow removal business, he typically followed the same routine — hire and train a group of new employees in the fall, let them all go at the end of the snow season and start all over again the next fall....

Wed May 04, 2011

LiuGong Presents Its North American Wheel Loader Line-Up

LiuGong’s 816G wheel loader features a Z-bar linkage configuration that offers a smooth, consistent breakout force of up to 12,544 lbs. (5,690 kg) Dump clearance at full height is 7 ft. 11 in. (2.4 m) and static tipping loads are 8,768 lbs....