Wheel Loaders

LiuGong North America Sells First Electric 856H-E MAX Wheel Loader to L.A. County Sanitation Districts →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong North America has sold its first battery electric vehicle in the United States, the 856H-E MAX wheel loader, to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. Sanitation Districts officials said the purchase from Warrior Machinery, a LiuGong dealership based in Rialto, Calif., further demonstrates its commitment to protecting public health and the environment. An early adopter of alternative-fueled vehicles, the sanitation district was given a chance to demo the machine earlier this year at its Joint Water Pollution Control Plant. Click for more...

Hyundai Introduces HL985A Wheel Loader for High-Volume Production Applications →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas introduced its largest-capacity wheel loader model, the HL985A, among the new machines included in its exhibit at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023. As the largest model in Hyundai's A series wheel loader product line, the new Hyundai HL985A wheel loader offers a standard bucket capacity of 9.1-cu. yd. for use in high-production jobs such as quarrying, aggregates and other mass-volume material handling applications. Click for more...

Hitachi Introduces ZW180-7, ZW180PL-7 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 3.5 cu. yd. Hitachi ZW180-7 and ZW180PL-7 wheel loaders feature a 33,047 lb. operating weight. The ZW180-7 offers either standard or high-lift front arms that excel in most bucket applications. The ZW180PL-7 offers a parallel link arm configuration. It excels in fork and tool carrier applications by keeping attachments parallel with the ground as the loader arms move up or down. This allows operators increased control while loading or unloading items. Click for more...

Cat 926, 930, 938 Wheel Loaders Feature Advanced Technologies to Simplify Operation, Improve Safety, Boost Profitability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The innovative Next Generation of Cat 926, 930 and 938 wheel loaders offer a range of new technologies and features designed to boost productivity by simplifying machine operation. Adding flexibility by design, the versatile Cat small wheel loaders offer industry-specific configurations to efficiently handle agriculture, waste, forestry, aggregate and snow removal applications. Customized models can be equipped direct from the factory or through aftermarket upgrade kits installed by a Cat dealer. Click for more...

LiuGong Brings Battery Electric 856H-E MAX Wheel Loader to North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... LiuGong will showcase its newest battery electric wheel loader for the North American market at the 2023 ConExpo-Con/AGG show. The LiuGong 856H-E MAX wheel loader is part of the company's range of electric construction vehicles worldwide. At ConExpo, booth F9205 in the Festival Grounds, LiuGong will demonstrate how its battery electric vehicles stack up with conventional machines and guide dealers through the process of going electric. Click for more...

Premium Performance, Simple-to-Use Technologies Advance Operating Efficiency, Productivity of Cat 950, 962 Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Delivering premium performance, the new Cat 950 and 962 Next Generation wheel loaders feature standard simple-to-use technologies that boost operator efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors and increase productivity by up to 10 percent over the previous models. These flexible loaders offer application-specific designs to excel in the toughest applications, while service intervals are extended to lower maintenance costs by up to 30 percent. Click for more...

Volvo CE Introduces Collision Mitigation System for Jobsite Safety →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Delivering on its vision for zero accidents, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launched its collision mitigation system for Volvo wheel loaders — an automatic braking feature that supports operator response and helps reduce the risk or consequences of collision when working in reverse. The first system of its kind from any original equipment manufacturer (OEM), it assists operators while working in reverse and automatically applies service brakes when the wheel loader approaches any obstacle, alerting the operator to take further action. Click for more...

Griffin and Sons Excavating Keeps Snowy Roads Clear →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Vermont's Mad River Valley is one of the snowiest locations on the East Coast of the United States; crisscrossed by winding dirt roads and dotted with ski resorts. Here's where Chris Griffin clears snow in the early mornings throughout the long Vermont winter. "Everybody thinks it's just pushing snow and it's easy, but there's a lot more to it where we live," Griffin said. "There are hills and ice and complications. Click for more...

Volvo Excavator, Wheel Loader Receive Highest Retained Value Awards From EquipmentWatch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For the seventh straight year, Volvo Construction Equipment has received Highest Retained Value Awards from EquipmentWatch, one of the construction industry's leading insights provider. The 2022 awards went to the Volvo EC380E in the Large Crawler Excavators category and the Volvo L250H in the Large Wheel Loaders category. "Volvo is committed to designing machines that retain high value over their entire lifecycle, including when owners are ready to resell them at a competitive price," said Stephen Roy, president, Region North America, Volvo CE. Click for more...

John Deere Continues Performance Tiering Rollout With Launch of Large Wheel Loader Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere launched its line-up of large wheel loaders as part of its performance tiering strategy. Now available in the United States and Canada, the 744 P-tier, 824 P-tier, 844 P-tier, and the new 904 P-tier wheel loaders offer advanced productivity features, increased job-site reliability, optimal operator comfort and enhanced serviceability to help improve machine uptime. Expanding on the industry-proven line-up of John Deere wheel loader offerings, the P-tier models are ideal machine solutions for customers looking to tackle even the toughest jobs with ease, the manufacturer said. Click for more...

John Deere Expands G-tier Wheel Loader Offerings in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After a successful introduction into the Canadian market in 2021, John Deere expands its G-tier wheel loader offerings to the United States with the 644 G-tier wheel loader, continuing the transition to Performance Tiering . As part of the John Deere Performance Tiering Strategy, customers can benefit from tailored offerings that provide more performance, comfort and economical options. The expansion of this line up also includes the new 544 G-tier wheel loader now available in Canada. Click for more...

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Adds Holland Equipment Services to Its Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced July 28 a dealership agreement with HES — Holland Equipment Services, Holland, Mich., under which HES will sell and service Hyundai wheel loaders and excavators in western Michigan. Aric Geurink, president of HES, said the agreement with Hyundai represents a major growth opportunity for the dealership, which has built a large presence in southwest Michigan as a supplier of used equipment, attachments, parts, service and rentals. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Extends Log-Handling Abilities With L200H High Lift Wheel Loader →

Volvo Construction Equipment has launched the new L200H High Lift wheel loader in North America, featuring a 27 percent increase in lifting capacity and a 13 percent larger grapple than the L180H model it replaces. This, combined with a stronger base unit, means the L200H High Lift can handle more timber per hour, upping productivity and driving down operating costs, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. Welcomes Hills Machinery →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hills Machinery and Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas Inc. (HCMA) recently established a partnership to market the Hitachi excavator and wheel loader equipment lines. The alliance will allow Hills Machinery and HCMA to grow the lineup of world-renowned Hitachi equipment across the North Carolina and South Carolina regions, and enable HCMA to introduce the broader lineup of Hitachi-branded equipment to the Carolina marketplace. Click for more...

Hyundai to Take Its Latest Wheel Loader, Outfitted for Snow Removal, to SIMA →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas will display its HL930A wheel loader at Booth 1021 at this year's SIMA (Snow & Ice Management Association) tradeshow June 23 and 24 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The Hyundai 130 net hp (97 kW), 2.5 cu. yd. HL930A wheel loader will be displayed with an M700 MD Teamco Snowblast snowblower, a popular attachment. Part of Hyundai's advanced A series lineup of wheel loaders, the HL930A is powered by a Cummins B4.5 Performance Series Tier IV Final/Stage 5 emissions-compliant diesel engine. Click for more...

Cat 966 GC Wheel Loader Delivers High Performance, Easy Operation, Low Owning/Operating Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Offering long-term durability in a wide range of applications, the new Cat 966 GC wheel loader is designed for reliable, performing and efficient operation. Its Caterpillar designed components, on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics and intuitive controls keep fuel consumption and operating costs low, making it a versatile machine that also fits the needs of the rental and municipal markets, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Introduces WL28 Articulated Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's new articulated wheel loader, the WL28, is a versatile material handling machine that is compact in size, but big on features. This 3-ton, 0.5 cu. yd. loader is an excellent choice for construction, landscape and snow removal applications. It offers modern technology, superb visibility and a comfortable cab with a user-friendly control layout, according to the manufacturer. The WL28 is making an impact in the global market for its ability to work efficiently in confined areas. Click for more...

Next Generation Cat 906, 907, 908 Compact Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Building on the success of the Cat M-Series compact wheel loaders, the new Next Generation Cat 906, 907 and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator's station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator experience and provide larger wheel loader model comfort on a smaller platform. Featuring the new Cat C2.8 engine, the upgraded drive and powertrain deliver faster roading speeds and drive train performance. Click for more...

Volvo Expands Load Assist Features for Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment has launched new functions on its wheel loader productivity software, Load Assist. The updates include new modes within the on-board weighing app, the operator coaching advanced app and quick tips. "These enhancements will help operators get even more from their Volvo wheel loader, and they add to the existing core functionality of Load Assist, which 10,000 operators have benefitted from to date," said Eric Yeomans, product manager, wheel loaders at Volvo CE. Click for more...

Doosan Expands -7 Series Wheel Loader Line With Three New 200 Size Class Machines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Infracore North America is introducing three additional models of its next-generation -7 Series wheel loaders in the United States and Canada. These new 200 size class machines include many of the same features as the larger models and are now available at Doosan dealerships. Similar to the -7 Series wheel loaders that were launched in spring 2021, this next generation of Doosan wheel loaders offer all-new redesigned cabs with first-class comfort features, increased bucket capacities and new fuel-saving technologies, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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