Anyone who has looked at the new generation of wheel loaders for the construction market has probably taken note of the futuristic designs. No more "square edges", these loaders feature short, rounded ...

Even the most skilled operator can shorten a wheel loader's life and reduce its productivity by misusing certain functions or by operating the machine in a way that accelerates component wear. The ...

The wind-driven snow nearly flew sideways on a frigid 19-degree morning as Construction Equipment editors gathered at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 in Wilmington, Illinois, ...

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 ...

Manufacturers of wheel loaders 200 horsepower and up have been busy adding technology to make operation easier and safer. Managers have a good number of OEM choices in the category right now—and an ...

Introduction of the seventh-generation Cat ® 988 Wheel Loader, the new 988K, marks the 50 th anniversary of the 988 delivering reliable, profitable performance for worldwide customers. Designed as an ...

The loaders' model names are based on their bucket capacity: the WL750 (0.75 cubic meters), WL950 (0.95 cubic meters) and WL1150 (1.15 cubic meters). The lineup ranges in weight from 8,157 to 13,448 ...

Equipment company says its L180H wheel loader has been modified to load a standard size dump truck with three bucket loads. A product manager with Volvo CE says the L180H modifications were “driven ...

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Discover the world’s biggest wheel loaders — from the 262-tonne Le Tourneau L-2350 to Caterpillar’s 994K. Specs, technology, African mining applications, and the future of electric and autonomous ...

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, has launched a new 47.6-horsepower V7 compact wheel loader that the company says features premium capabilities and speed. The ...