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The L110H and L120H wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment, featuring a powerful Tier 4 Final/Stage IV-certified engine, meet strict emissions legislation, while improving fuel efficiency by up to 18 percent with the OptiShift transmission. New Volvo L110H and L120H wheel loaders are among the company’s most environmental and fuel-efficient machines to date. The company’s […]

The new Tier 4 Final compliant L250H wheel loader from Volvo Construction Equipment tackles heavy tasks with superior performance, heightened safety and up to 18 percent better fuel economy with OptiShift. The Volvo L250H wheel loader is a high production machine designed to deliver excellent productivity and profitability in applications including quarry, mining and heavy […]

What size machine does it take to get the job done? It’s a question with varied answers dependent on the type of equipment, the application, methods of transportation and the environment you work in. And it’s an important question: too small of a machine could leave you short of your production needs, and too large […]

The new Cat® 990K Wheel Loader offers more power and increased payload for greater productivity and fuel efficiency. The 990K also features a redesigned cab that delivers a superior operator interface and a quiet environment, and several new features promote operator and maintenance technician safety and performance. Designed as an optimum loading tool for Cat […]

John Deere has recently released three new models of its K-Series 4WD Wheel Loaders that meet Final Tier 4 emissions standards. This engine revamping allows John Deere to feature multiple improvements to the 624K, 644K and 724K for increased resilience and efficiency, longer uptimes and lower operating expenses. The purpose of upgrading the K-Series engines […]

Equipped with a Volvo Tier 4 Final/Stage IV engine, the Volvo L25OH Wheel Loader is a sturdy, powerful, and technologically advanced machine. Designed for quarry, mining, and other heavy infrastructure applications, this wheel loader sets new standards in clean operation, performance, and daily functionality. Fuel Reduction You can save money and increase environmental friendliness with […]

The new 966M, 966M XE, 972M and 972M XE Wheel Loaders have US EPA Tier 4 Final ACERT™ engines equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and aftertreatment components.  Applying proven technologies systematically and strategically lets us meet our customers’ high expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability and service life. Deep system integration […]

The new 980M and 982M Wheel Loaders have US EPA Tier 4 Final ACERT™ engines equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and aftertreatment components.  Applying proven technologies systematically and strategically lets us meet our customers’ high expectations for productivity, fuel efficiency, reliability and service life. Deep system integration results in reduced emissions, […]

Waste handlers put to work in waste/scrap/recycling applications take a beating and, as such, manufacturers have responded with design advancements aimed at improving efficiency, simplifying operation, providing the brute strength needed, and keeping the operator safe and comfortable. In this article we’ll look at a key factors you should consider when examining today’s waste handlers, […]

The new Cat® K Series Small Wheel Loaders—924K, 930K and 938K—are completely redesigned, incorporating a new engine that meets emission standards equivalent to EU Stage IIIA and U.S. EPA Tier 3 standards and significant new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. Among the new features are an efficient electronically controlled hydrostatic […]

Have you checked out Caterpillar Inc.'s YouTube Channel? We found some great videos about Wheel Loader Maintenance and Inspections: Daily Walk Around - Walk around inspection guidelines for the Wheel Loader.   Linkage & Pins Lubrication Tips - Understanding Linkage & Pins lubrication.   Ground Engaging Tools - Ground Engaging Tools and when to maintain.   […]

It’s not easy improving on machines as popular as the best-selling Volvo L30 and L35 compact wheel loaders, but in their new G-Series guise, these models are more powerful and fuel efficient than ever before. The updated L30G and L35G wheel loaders from Volvo Construction Equipment may be compact — making them ideal for tight […]