Wheel Loaders


Komatsu Introduces New WA700-8 Wheel Loader →

Komatsu's new WA700-8 is a powerful and efficient addition to its range of wheel loaders designed for quarry operations and aggregate producers. This wheel loader is an ideal four-pass match with 70-ton trucks such as Komatsu's new HD605-10 haul truck. The WA700-8 also offers substantial improvements in performance, efficiency and operator comfort compared to its predecessor, the WA700-3, according to the manufacturer.  Click for more...


Cat Command for Loading Now Available for Cat Medium Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar is announcing Cat Command for Loading is expanding to all medium wheel loaders, excluding the GC models. Removing the operator from the machine, Command for Loading offers semiautonomous remote control of next generation Cat 950 – 982 wheel loaders designed to increase operating safety in hazardous environments. Remote Operation Expansion: Cat Command for Loading now supports Cat 950, 962, 966, 966 XE, 972, 972 XE, 980, 980 XE, 982 and 982 XE next-generation wheel loaders.  Click for more...


Gregory Poole's Demo Days Event Features Cat Iron →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Gregory Poole Equipment Co. held a Demo Days event Oct. 24, 2024, at the Caterpillar Customer Center in Clayton, N.C. The highly anticipated event gives attendees the chance to demo equipment before purchasing and view newly announced equipment from Cat. Machines featured on site for demos this year included the Cat 303.5 and other mini-excavators; multiple hydraulic excavator models, like the Cat 320; the Cat 950 and other wheel loaders; and compact track loaders, like the Cat 255 and Cat 265.  Click for more...


Cat 995 Wheel Loader Offers More Payload, Performance While Using Less Fuel →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 995 wheel loader is built to the same size as the 994K it replaces, yet, it features a higher rated payload and 6 percent increase in hydraulic force with equal cycle time to deliver up to 19 percent increased productivity. The higher payload rating enables a one-pass reduction when loading Cat 785, 789 and 793 Mining Trucks, equaling up to a 33 percent increase in production and efficiency when loading the 785, up to a 25 percent increase with the 789 and up to a 20 percent increase with the 793.  Click for more...


Volvo Construction Equipment Showcases New Products at North American Volvo Days →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) welcomed nearly a thousand customers and dealers to its North American headquarters for Volvo Days, showcasing dozens of new and existing products and offering networking, a dynamic machine show, factory tours and hands-on experience with machines and services. Volvo Days is a customer event held every few years in Shippensburg, Pa. The 2024 event is showing customers how the OEM is growing its range of offerings in both conventional and electric power across the company's extensive lineup.  Click for more...


VIDEO: Volvo CE Expands Electric Lineup With Mid-Size Wheel Loader, Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment continues to transform expectations of what's possible with electric construction equipment with the North American introduction of its mid-size L120 Electric wheel loader and the new-generation EC230 Electric excavator. While most electric construction equipment currently on the market is compact, the new mid-size electric wheel loader and excavator from Volvo CE are designed to meet the growing demand for larger, more powerful equipment with reduced environmental impact.  Click for more...


Design Updates for Next Generation Cat Medium Wheel Loaders Improve Operating Efficiency, Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar is announcing multiple technology and performance updates on the next generation wheel loaders to increase productivity and operating ease. Excelling in Performance The new auto front differential lock engages the differential lock to recover or maintain traction. Additionally, upgrades to both auto front and rear differential locks are options for the wheel loaders. The auto lock is available on: All 950 to 972 models with joystick steering All 966 to 972 models with HMU (steering wheel) steering, These medium wheel loaders feature improvements to the integrated brake system (IBS) and new engine RPM deceleration.  Click for more...


John Deere Rolls Out New Extended-Reach 326 P-Tier Telescopic Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New to the market for customers looking to expand the reach and ability of their compact machines, John Deere introduces the 326 P-Tier telescopic compact wheel loader to its line-up of P-Tier compact equipment. Offering a similar build and design to the 324 P-Tier wheel loader, the 326 P-Tier is equipped with purpose-built telescoping linkage, providing effortless operation and extended reach capabilities, according to the manufacturer.  Click for more...


John Deere Rolls Out E-Drive Production Class Loader Offerings With 744, 824 X-Tier Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere announced the launch of its latest production class loader offerings with the introduction of the 744 X-Tier and 824 X-Tier wheel loaders. Engineered with the demanding conditions of the construction job site in mind, these technology-packed loaders are an ideal solution for customers looking to benefit from unparalleled fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity and unmatched operator comfort, according to the manufacturer.  Click for more...


Liebherr Premieres First Large Wheel Loader With Hydrogen Engine, First Hydrogen Filling Station →

From Construction Equipment Guide... At a trade event at the Liebherr plant in Bischofshofen, Austria, the world's first large wheel loader with a hydrogen engine was presented to high-ranking representatives from politics and business. The event included a series of talks on the topic of alternative drives, however, the focus was on Liebherr's impressive machine show, where the hydrogen wheel loader was demonstrated for the first time in practical use.  Click for more...


New Holland Construction Extends Portfolio With Telescopic Reach Small Articulated Loaders →

Buckle up. The small articulated loader (SAL) offering from New Holland Construction is reaching new heights. Two new telescopic reach models are joining the New Holland Construction SAL lineup — the ML35T and ML50T — and will be commercially available beginning June 2024. These models have been designed to give operators additional reach and hinge pin height when loading or moving materials is required.  Click for more...


EarthworX Equipment Pairs Manufacturer With GiANT 2200E →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To satisfy its goal of using environmentally friendly compact equipment for various uses both outdoors and indoors, Fresenius Kabi USA, a global healthcare and pharmaceutical company in Warrendale, Pa., turned to EarthworX Equipment to provide it with solutions. Fresenius Kabi specializes in creating lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. These three lines of business represent areas where the company believes it can put its unique science and manufacturing capabilities to work to have the greatest positive impact on health care.  Click for more...


Downhill Mountain Bike Legend Aaron Gwin, Kubota Tractor Corporation Announce Equipment Partnership, Sponsorship →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Building on an extraordinary year of action sports partnerships on and off paved and dirt tracks, Kubota Tractor Corporation announced a partnership with downhill mountain bike legend Aaron Gwin, whose career highlights span five World Cup titles and eight U.S. National Championships, to support the newly-announced formation of Gwin Racing and his bike park, Windrock Bike Park, in Oliver Springs, Tenn.  Click for more...


Volvo Upgrades Engines, Improves Productivity in Two Popular Mid-Size Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The L110H and L120H mid-size wheel loaders have become mainstays in the Volvo Construction Equipment lineup over the past decade due to their compatibility with a range of attachments and their productivity levels, ease of maintenance and superior operator comfort. Now, these two workhorses have been given a comprehensive makeover that focuses on increased uptime and convenience for both operators and technicians.  Click for more...


Case Upsizes Equipment for Landscaping Teams Geared Toward Growth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment is beefing up its offering for landscaping companies with new models and bigger features that boost productivity in the yard or on the job site. As the landscaping industry steadily grows year over year, Case geared its latest round of innovations toward helping landscaping crews take advantage of bigger opportunities to grow their business. "Many landscaping companies today are experiencing significant growth, but they also have a lot of challenges to navigate, like labor shortages, highly varied job sites and a very competitive market," said Terry Dolan, vice president — North America, Case Construction Equipment.  Click for more...


Mecalac Offers Telescopic Wheel Loader to Improve Stability, Mobility in Material Handling Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mecalac, a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment for urban environments, offers the AT1050 telescopic wheel loader for the North American market. The telescopic loader, part of the AT Series, balances the functionality of a rigid chassis front loader with the maneuverability of an articulated loader. The AT1050 also combines functions, such as material handling and loading, for the construction, landscaping, recycling and composting industries.  Click for more...


Volvo CE Launches Updated L30, L35 Compact Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Compact wheel loaders have proven themselves across construction sites, municipalities, landscaping, agriculture and waste and recycling applications for years. Two updated models from Volvo Construction Equipment are coming to market with some operator-focused improvements that build on that foundation. With the latest L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders, customers looking for 1.3–1.6 cu. yd.  Click for more...


New Holland Construction Expands Compact Wheel Loader Lineup With Three New Models →

The New Holland Construction compact wheel loader (CWL) portfolio is growing. Three new, advanced C series models — the W60C, W70C and W80C LR — lead the 2024 expansion of the CWL lineup. These models have been engineered to elevate efficiency, productivity and comfort for operators and owners, regardless of the job site or task, according to the manufacturer. "The development of these advanced CWL models was driven by our goal to enhance the operator and owner experience and the need to put more options with more versatility in their hands," said Dan Kakareka, product manager of New Holland Construction North America.  Click for more...


Volvo CE Adapts Popular L180H Wheel Loader for Three-Pass Rehandling →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For any wheel loader operator who has spent too much time trying to get just the right amount of material loaded into a truck, the ideal solution has arrived. Volvo Construction Equipment is showing a new version of a popular wheel loader tailored specifically to rehandling at World of Asphalt/Agg1. Volvo took its tried-and-true L180H, swapped in larger 875/65 R29 tires and a long boom, added a rehandling counterweight, and created a new truck-loading variation called the L180 3-Pass Rehandler.  Click for more...


Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Begins Taking Orders for ZW310-7 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas announced that it would begin taking orders for the ZW310-7 wheel loader from select authorized dealers. The ZW310-7 is part of the new ZW-7 series, which was announced at Hitachi Construction Machinery America's first appearance at ConExpo-Con/AGG in 2023. The ZW310-7 wheel loader includes features that offer enhanced operator comfort translating to boosted operator productivity and will be offered in a base model and a premium model.  Click for more...



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