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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 […]

The new Cat® M Series medium wheel loaders—950M, 962M, 966M and 972M meet U.S. EPA Tier 3/ EU Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards.  These new loaders apply proven technologies systematically and strategically to meet your high expectations for reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency, and long service life. The new M Series medium wheel loaders are more […]

The three newest additions to the comprehensive range of wheel loader buckets from Volvo are redesigned with increased capacity and spillage protection for faster cycles at a lower operating cost. Specifically designed to fit Volvo L110-L350 wheel loaders, the Volvo Sand bucket, Volvo Rehandling Flat Floor bucket, and Volvo Rehandling bucket enable operators to reduce […]

CASE Construction Equipment’s 621F and 721F wheel loaders were recognized as part of the2016 Asphalt Contractor Top 30 Editor’s Choice Awards. The awards were chosen by the Asphalt Contractor editorial staff for meeting a set of criteria including longevity and consistency in the market, dependability, uniqueness and innovation. The staff also factored in how much […]

Up to 10 percent production gains, up to five percent less fuel consumed and a bigger, better bucket Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new WA500-8 Wheel Loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, this latest addition to the wheel loader family combines an enhanced lockup […]

Load and carry applications will meet their match with the DL220-5 wheel loader. It’s ideally sized to fit many state, county and municipal government requirements. Performance features include a powershift transmission with optimized hydraulic pumps, multiple power modes, Z-bar lift arm, return to dig, and limited slip differentials on both front and rear axles. With […]

The John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader is bolstering bottom lines by offering maximized productivity and efficiency through its hybrid-electric drive system designed to lower daily operating costs. Coupled with a 536 horsepower, PowerTech™ EPA Interim Tier 4 engine (IT4), the 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader can provide significant fuel savings over 9-yard3 loaders with conventional drivetrains*. […]

Caterpillar is pleased to announce the 2016 product update to the Cat® M Series medium wheel loader product line (950M, 962M, 966M, 972M, 966M XE, 972M XE, 980M and 982M).  Dedicated to responding quickly to our customers’ needs, these product updates enable Caterpillar to bring new features and product improvements to market more rapidly and […]

CASE Construction Equipment introduces the new 521F wheel loader that meets federal Tier 4 Final emissions standards using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. The new machine delivers best-in-class 131 net peak horsepower with an FPT Tier 4 Final-certified engine that also provides quick throttle response and impressive torque. The 22,948-pound wheel loader has a bucket […]

Up to 13 percent less fuel consumed, a bigger, better bucket and a smooth, quiet ride   Rolling Meadows, Ill., - Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today introduced the new WA600-8 Wheel Loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified engine, this latest addition to the wheel loader family combines […]

Tip #1: Size it Right   The primary factors to consider when purchasing a wheel loader are operating capacity (bucket size, breakout and lift capacity) and footprint. The right size of a wheel loader is often determined by surrounding equipment and operations. Some important questions to ask: How much material needs to be moved on […]

High breakout force, operator comfort and a new Tier 4 Final engine Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, introduced the new WA380-8 wheel loader. With a 6.69 liter, 191 HP Komatsu SAA6D107E-3, variable geometry turbo charged and after cooled Tier 4 Final certified engine, the WA380-8 uses up to six percent less […]