Mon April 26, 2010
Komatsu Announces WA320-6 Wheel Loader
Komatsu America Corp. introduces the WA320-6 wheel loader with increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer, waste and agricultural markets. Replacing the WA320-5, this machine includes significant technological enhancements for greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency....
Thu April 22, 2010
Volvo’s Larger Wheel Loaders Offer Fuel Savings Due to OptiShift Technology
Driveline technology for Volvo Construction Equipment’s L150F, L180F and L220F wheel loaders cuts fuel consumption by up to 15 percent, according to the manufacturer. OptiShift — a driveline system designed to increase operator comfort and durability, as well as optimizing fuel savings — is a refinement of Volvo’s APS driveline concept....
Thu April 22, 2010
L20F, L25F Join Volvo’s Compact Wheel Loader Line Up
The latest generation L20F and L25F compact wheel loaders from Volvo have been developed using extensive feedback from operators around the world. The result is a range that delivers the key requirements of the 50 to 60 hp (37 to 44.7 kW) size wheel loader class, namely versatility, compact dimensions, ease of operation and flexibility for use with a wide range of attachments in applications....
Wed April 14, 2010
Terex TL80 Compact Wheel Loader Addresses Various Needs
The Terex TL80 compact wheel loader offers economical, quiet, and low-maintenance operation without sacrificing technology. Ideal for digging, loading and hauling job site materials, the Terex range addresses the needs for a variety of construction site work, nursery and landscape applications, according to the manufacturer....
Tue April 13, 2010
Wheel Loader Gets Daily Dose of Vegetables at Penn State
People don’t typically associate vegetable oil and construction equipment, but that’s exactly what the folks at Penn State University and Groff Tractor are doing. Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences’ Farm Operations and Services is operating a Case 621E wheel loader running on vegetable oil....
Wed April 07, 2010
Kawasaki Unveils ’For the Cure’ Wheel Loader
Kawasaki has designed and built a 70TMV-2 “For the Cure” wheel loader at the request of Mid-Country Machinery in Iowa. Painted light pink with bright pink “Susan G. Komen for the Cure” decals, the wheel loader was ordered by the new Kawasaki distributor as an addition to its rental fleet....
Fri January 22, 2010
Medium Wheel Loaders - Foundation of the Cat Wheel Loader Range for 50 Years
In December of 1959, the first production Cat wheel loader was driven off the assembly line at the Caterpillar plant in Aurora, Ill. — the 944 wheel traxcavator. The 944, fitted with a 2-cu. yd. (1.5 cu....
Wed January 13, 2010
Komatsu America Plant Produces Wheel Loaders in Newberry, S.C.
Komatsu America Corp. has begun shipping wheel loaders manufactured at its Newberry Manufacturing Operation (NMO) in Newberry, S.C. Production of Komatsu wheel loaders commenced at NMO late in 2009. “Komatsu customers depend on our wheel loaders because they are designed to provide the highest production, while minimizing fuel consumption,” said Erik Wilde, vice president, marketing, Komatsu America Corp....
Wed December 16, 2009
Case Refurbishes 500th Military Wheel Loader
Case Construction Equipment has completed remanufacturing of its 500th MW24C wheel loader under contract with U.S. Army TACOM (Tank, Automotive and Armaments Command) and the Army National Guard. During the past six years, Case has been called on to remanufacture 250 wheel loaders for the National Guard and reset another 250 units for TACOM....
Brenda Ruggiero - Tue December 15, 2009
Final Segment of Anniston Eastern Bypass Under Way
Ground was recently broken for the latest phase of construction of the final segment of the Anniston Eastern Bypass (state route 192) in Calhoun County, Ala. The ceremony was led by Gov. Bob Riley, U.S....
