Wheel Loaders

Wacker Neuson Introduces Its Largest Wheel Loader — The WL95 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Material handling takes on a new dimension with Wacker Neuson's newest wheel loader, the WL95. The new 2-yard articulated wheel loader is the company's first heavy-duty model to be introduced in this size class and is the largest in Wacker Neuson's extensive fleet of wheel loaders. The WL95 offers performance with a high payload that allows operators to load, move and place more material efficiently, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hyundai Upgrades, New Attachments Focus of Exhibit at World of Concrete 2019 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas featured a variety of recently upgraded models and newly available third-party attachments Jan. 22 through 25 at its World of Concrete exhibit (Booth C7027) at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company also displayed its Hyundai HX130LCR hydraulic excavator for the first time since the model's recent introduction. "Contractors visiting the exhibit will see how Hyundai continues responding to our customers with improvements and new capabilities that underscore Hyundai's position as a top-tier, full product line provider of wheel loaders, hydraulic excavators and compaction rollers," said Corey Rogers, marketing manager, Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas. Click for more...

John Deere L-Series Utility Wheel Loaders Primed to Take Job Sites by Storm →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After much anticipation and countless hours of product development, John Deere has unveiled three powerful and productive L-Series utility wheel loaders. The 524L, 544L and 624L offer customers an intuitive solution, ideal for projects that require agility and versatility on the job site or farm, according to the manufacturer. Designed with the operator in mind, the L-Series machines incorporate several new features, including improved cabs for more comfort and visibility, electrohydraulic (EH) loader controls for easier operation and redesigned near-parallel linkage, and enhanced performance buckets. Click for more...

Omasta Landscaping Chooses an SDLG Fleet for Snow Removal →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Omasta Landscaping, founded in 1979 is based in Hadley, Mass., and creates landscapes for homeowners, businesses and municipalities, including lawn installation, fertilization, irrigation and hardscapes, park renovations/construction and so much more. The company also specializes in snow removal during the winter months and relies on a fleet of wheel loaders from SDLG. Chris Omasta, vice president of Omasta Landscaping, said the company's SDLG loaders were purchased for a multitude of reasons, including their versatility to handle a variety of jobs, value proposition and ease of maintenance. Click for more...

LiuGong Holds 60th Anniversary Celebration in China; Also Marks Significant Wheel Loader Milestone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong's 60th Anniversary Celebration was held Nov. 26, 2018, at LiuGong International Industrial Park in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China. Attendees included domestic and overseas customers, distributors, suppliers, government officials, shareholders and stakeholders who have worked with LiuGong throughout its 60 years. "Today marks the 60th anniversary of LiuGong," said Huang Haibo. president of Guangxi LiuGong Machinery Co., to attendees. Click for more...

Nursery Among the First to Buy Hitachi's ZW50 in N.Y. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Big Valley Nursery is a nursery/lawn care/garden center located in Glen Head (Long Island), N.Y., that offers a large variety of outdoor products along with landscape supplies, including bulk topsoil, mulch and gravel, to landscapers and homeowners in and around Nassau County. Of course, any time bulk materials are handled a rubber-tired loader is a must, and to satisfy that need Carmine Capobianco, president of Big Valley Nursery, recently purchased one of the first Hitachi loaders delivered in New York State — a Hitachi model ZW50 with a 1-yard bucket. Click for more...

Partner Rentals Chooses SDLG for Northeast Rental Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Partner Rentals, a Kingston, N.Y.-based equipment rental house, is adding SDLG wheel loaders to its fleet. The company needed loaders for its rental customers that mainly work in landscaping, snow removal and light construction, and found that SDLG's value proposition was ideal for a small rental company for several reasons. Hernan del Aguila, owner of Partner Rentals, said the company chose an SDLG L918F and L948F because they offer simple, reliable technology that is easy to learn and operate for customers. Click for more...

Volvo CE's Megaproject Listing: Building a New City From the Ground Up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the fifth episode of The Megaproject Listing, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) breaks ground on construction of the New Santa Cruz – a sibling city just 20 minutes outside of Santa Cruz – which is being built to house more than 370,000 new inhabitants and 10,000 new businesses. An unprecedented model for urban development, the scheme is designed to further boost economic growth and become a symbol for sustainable urban planning. Click for more...

Cat Unveils Wide Array of New Products at Press Event →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar unveiled a wide range of 24 new products and services during a two-day year-end press briefing Nov. 14 and 15 at Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center, outside of Peoria, Ill. This was the highest number of unveilings Cat has ever made during one press event, nearly doubling its previous high of 14. Here is a roundup of all of the new equipment introductions, design refinements and technological services. Click for more...

SDLG L938F Provides Perfect Balance of Reliability, Value →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Municipalities in North America continue to adopt SDLG wheel loaders for various projects, with Precinct 1 in Anderson County, Texas, being one of the latest. Maintaining the land and roads of towns requires well-built, reliable equipment that won't put a strain on municipal funds. SDLG's value proposition and reliability made it an attractive choice for the precinct, according to the company. Click for more...

DFD Loaders Announces Exclusive U.S. Distribution of Schäffer Construction Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Schäffer, a German brand of compact and telescopic articulated loaders, is now available in the United States via Florida-based distributor DFD Loaders. Beginning Q4 of 2018, U.S. buyers can choose from 13 models ranging from 25 to 157 hp for different size jobs. While Schäffer boasts a six-decade history of innovation and distribution in more than 40 countries, the brand's partnership with distributor DFD Loaders marks the first time its construction equipment line will be widely available in the United States. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. to Offer Next Generation of Trimble Loader Onboard Scales →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Trimble and Hitachi Construction Machinery Loaders America Inc. announced the availability of Trimble Loadrite L3180 SmartScale as an option on Hitachi wheel loaders in the United States. The Loadrite L3180 SmartScale uses weighing intelligence and solid state sensors for more accurate, precise and faster loading, according to the manufacturer. It also connects machines and devices for the collection and syncing of data via the built-in WiFi to InsightHQ reporting portal. Click for more...

Updated John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Boasts Final Tier IV Engine Technology With Even Greater Fuel Economy Benefits →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere added Final Tier IV engine technology to the 944K hybrid wheel loader, providing customers an increase in fuel economy from the Interim Tier IV model. Other machine updates include improving operator comfort and increasing uptime, while lowering daily operating costs. "Customers deserve a dependable wheel loader that actively works to minimize downtime and cut down on fuel consumption," said John Chesterman, product marketing manager, production class four-wheel drive loaders, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

SDLG Launches Tier IV Final L959F →

From Construction Equipment Guide... SDLG has launched its largest wheel loader in North America to date: the L959F. The new machine is a Tier IV Final upgrade to its predecessor, the LG959, and features a 4.0 cu. yd. capacity bolt-on edge bucket, as well as a Deutz-SDLG SD80F engine. “SDLG makes 'value' machines for customers that need quality equipment for their applications, but not necessarily the cutting-edge technological features that premium brands feature,” said Nick Tullo, sales manager of SDLG North America. Click for more...

Man Jailed for Selling Cranes, Loaders He Didn't Own →

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) A Texas man has been sentenced by a federal judge in New Hampshire to nearly six years in federal prison for attempting to sell cranes and other construction equipment that he did not own. U.S. Attorney Scott Murray says 53-year-old Steven Orr, of Grapevine, was sentenced Sept. 20 to 71 months in prison for two wire fraud offenses and unlawful possession of firearms. Law enforcement officials say he offered to sell four loaders in June to a New Hampshire company for $120,000 and 21 cranes in August to an Illinois company for $2.2 million. Click for more...

Hyundai Guarding Package for HL960HD Wheel Loader Protects Machine in Heavy Duty, Hazardous Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced the availability of a guarding package for its HL960HD wheel loader. Developed to protect the machine from jobsite hazards found in various wheel loader applications, the guarding package for the HL960HD wheel loader helps ensure the operational integrity of key systems and components. Hinged steel front and rear cabin guards protect glass from damage, while enabling quick access to the windows for cleaning and maintenance. Click for more...

LiuGong to Exhibit at World of Concrete 2019 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery based in Liuzhou, China, has announced their participation in the 2019 World of Concrete convention and trade show to be held Jan. 22-25, 2019 in Las Vegas. The World of Concrete has been the preeminent convention and exhibition in the concrete and masonry industries since 1975. World of Concrete has more than 1,500 exhibiting companies and 58,000 registered industry professionals in more than 745,000 sq. Click for more...

Volvo CE Unveils Electric Compact Wheel Loader Concept →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) unveiled its latest concept machine — known as the LX2 — to industry specialists, policymakers, the media and academics at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit on Sept. 12. The electric compact wheel loader prototype delivers zero emissions, significantly lower noise levels, improved efficiency and reduced operational costs, compared to its conventional counterparts, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Caterpillar Releases New Options for 918M Compact Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar now offers the 918M compact wheel loader with four new options: high-lift loader linkage, Cat Fusion coupler, five-piece guarding package and wider tires. High-Lift Linkage The new high-lift loader linkage option is designed specifically for applications in waste and recycling, agriculture, and construction that can benefit from increased lift height and increased reach of the loader linkage. Click for more...

Takeuchi Announces Halo Autosports as a New Dealer in Florida →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Takeuchi-US, a global leader in compact equipment, announced Halo Autosports as a new dealer. Based in Brooksville, Fla., the company will carry Takeuchi's full lineup of equipment, including compact excavators, compact track loaders, skid steer loaders and wheel loaders. In addition to stocking parts, the dealer also will be an authorized Takeuchi equipment repair center. Established in 2011, Halo originally planned to only sell used automobiles before adding off-road vehicles, ATVs and dirt bikes. Click for more...

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