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The L 514 and L 518 Stereoloaders® are the new Stage IV / Tier 4f emission standards compliant models Both models are available as ‘Speeders’ with a maximum speed of 40 km/h Agile and versatile with proven stereo steering and new Z-unit bar linkage Both models will be available for order and delivery in the […]

Cat® Command for loading enables line-of-sight remote control of Cat 988K Wheel Loaders. The new system reduces the risk of injury and enables production to continue by allowing safe operation of the loader in potentially hazardous environments. Command for loading is available as a retrofit kit for 988K machines in the field. The system features […]

Aggregate Handler configuration boasts a 14-ton (12.7-tonne) payload allowing customers to maximize production in re-handling applications The new Cat® 986K wheel loader features a completely redesigned state-of-the-art cab equipped with STIC™ steer and Cat Production Measurement which brings payload weighing to the cab so operators can work more productively and deliver accurate loads with confidence. […]

On the heels of its most successful CONEXPO-CON/AGG ever, John Deere is now offering a 96-month (eight-year)/20,000-hour power electronic components warranty on the 944K hybrid wheel loader. The warranty is retroactive to existing machines in the field and provided on new 944K loaders through October 31, 2018. “We continue to build confidence in our hybrid technology […]

Caterpillar announces availability of the Cat® 950 GC Wheel Loader for sale in North America and Europe. The 950 GC delivers solid performance and ease of use with the reliability and durability Cat machines are known for. The loader offers exceptional value that provides customers an additional choice when determining the best machine for their […]

A pillar in mining and quarrying operations, the John Deere wheel loader family welcomes the addition of the 844K Series-III and 844K Series-III Aggregate Handler configuration. The workhorse machines offer customers increased uptime and the ability to sell more material more efficiently to improve their bottom lines. “The 844K-III is designed to take on the […]

Recent engineering enhancements to the U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Cat® M Series Small Wheel Loaders (SWL) – 926M, 930M and 938M, as well as the K Series models (924K, 930K, 938K) – advance equipment value through new standard and optional features that boost productivity, improve operating ease and increase uptime reliability. Additionally, the Ag […]

Caterpillar recently announced the 2017 product updates for Cat® M Series medium wheel loaders (950M, 962M, 966M, 972M, 966M XE, 972M XE, 980M, and 982M). Dedicated to responding quickly to customer requirements for optimum machine performance, Caterpillar brings new features and product improvements to market quickly, allowing machine designs to be refined more frequently than […]

CASE Construction Equipment introduces the all-new G Series wheel loaders, spanning seven new models scaled for work ranging from supply yards, building construction and agriculture up to quarries and mass excavation. The new introduction brings the entire product line to Tier 4 Final compliance featuring Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) engine technology that increases fuel efficiency, […]

Taking performance and reliability to a new level, John Deere introduces the 524K-II, 544K-II and 624K-II utility-class wheel loaders with improved fuel economy to meet the needs of today’s contractors. The wheel loaders were developed for projects that require enhanced agility and ability on the job site or at the farm. “Today, our customers strive to […]

Real-time payload data and work order management functionality empower profitability through greater load accuracy and job-specific documentation — all on an intuitive, scalable platform. Available on new Volvo wheel loaders ranging from L110H to L250H — Volvo Load Assist provides both real-time intelligence to the operator and documentation of work orders for the owner and their […]

Scott Construction Inc., Lake Delton, Wis., is one of Wisconsin’s leading asphalt surfacing companies, and the largest chip seal contractor in the state. To support the amount of chip seal work the company performs throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota (regional suppliers couldn’t keep up with the demand), the company began mining granite out of the new […]