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Komatsu WA200-6 Wheel Loader With Hydrostatic Transmission Offers Power, Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Komatsu WA200-6 wheel loader, with an operating weight of 23,160 to 23,457 lbs. (10,505 to 10,640 kg) and a heaped bucket capacity of 2.2 to 3.1 cu yd. (1.7 to 2.3 cu m) gets its power and productivity from a Komatsu SAA4D107E-1 engine. This engine has a net power of 126 hp (94 kW), is EPA Tier III emissions certified and provides high productivity with low fuel consumption and low noise. The WA200-6 is equipped with Komtrax technology which sends machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Click for more...

Komatsu WA380-6 Wheel Loader Features Environmentally-Friendly Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA380-6 wheel loader delivers optimum fuel efficiency, operator comfort and reliability. Designed for sand and gravel, commercial and industrial applications, the WA380-6 employs the latest technological advancements, which enable operators to work comfortably and productively in a variety of conditions. The WA380-6 has a net power of 191 hp (143 kW) and an operating weight between 38,760 and 39,600 lbs. Click for more...

Komatsu WA430-6 Provides Increased Rim Pull, Hill Climbing Performance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA430-6 wheel loader has a net power of 231 hp (172 kW), an operating weight between 40,840 and 41,226 lbs. (18,524 and 18,700 kg) and a dumping clearance of 9 ft. 11 in. (3 m) when equipped with a 4.6 cu. yd. (3.5 cu m) general purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge. The WA430-6 is equipped with KOMTRAX technology, which sends machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Click for more...

Komatsu WA1200-3 Achieves High Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With an operating weight of 452,390 lbs. (205,200 kg), Komatsu’s WA1200-3 is equipped with numerous features to increase reliability and provide improved productivity and economy. Powerful Performance A high performance, turbocharged, water-cooled 4-cycle Komatsu SDA16V160 engine powers the WA1200-3, delivering a net power of 1,560 hp (1,163 kW) with breakout force of 286,600 lbs. (130,000 kg) and traction force of 253,500. Click for more...

New Bridge a ’Bare’ Necessity for Big Bear Lake →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Big Bear community in San Bernardino County, Calif., will see the construction of a new bridge along a new alignment of State Route 18 over the canyon, downstream from the dam at Big Bear Lake. The new 475-ft. (144.8 m) long bridge will incorporate 12-ft. (3.7 m) lanes, one 12-ft. turn lane and 10-ft. (3 m) shoulders. In addition, a 5-ft. (1.5 m) ADA compliant sidewalk will be constructed on one side of the bridge. Click for more...

907H Rounds Out Compact Wheel Loader Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Cat 907H, the latest addition to the Cat compact wheel loader range, fits between the 906H and 908H models to give buyers even more choices. The new 70-net hp (52-kW) model features a skid steer loader style coupler, auxiliary hydraulic system, Cat C3.4 diesel engine, two-speed hydrostatic drive, standard differential locks in both axles, parallel-lift Z-bar loader linkage and high-visibility operator’s station. Click for more...

Joystick Steering Available on Case Wheel Loaders →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Joystick steering is now available on Case E Series wheel loaders, models 521E through 921E. With the joystick steering option, operators can expect more efficiency, increased productivity and less fatigue. Joystick steering offers a more efficient and effective way to steer a Case wheel loader, according to the manufacturer. The option includes a joystick lever; a forward, neutral, reverse switch and a transmission kick-down switch — all housed in the left armrest of the machine. Click for more...

Case E Series Compact Wheel Loaders Offer Proven Case Engines →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case Construction Equipment E Series compact wheel loaders offer a 3.2-L Case engine. Ideally suited for a variety of landscaping, industrial material handling and residential construction applications, the Case 21E, 121E, 221E and 321E feature Versa-Boom linkage for enhanced reach, visibility and precise parallel lift, increased bucket roll back for greater material retention, a comfortable cab and easy access to service points. Click for more...

Volvo’s Larger Wheel Loaders Offer Fuel Savings Due to OptiShift Technology1 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Driveline technology for Volvo Construction Equipment’s L150F, L180F and L220F wheel loaders cuts fuel consumption by up to 15 percent, according to the manufacturer. OptiShift — a driveline system designed to increase operator comfort and durability, as well as optimizing fuel savings — is a refinement of Volvo’s APS driveline concept. Not only does it include a new torque converter with lock up and free wheel stator, but also the Volvo reverse by braking (RBB) function — providing reduced fuel consumption, increased operator comfort and durability. Click for more...

Hyundai HL770-9 Wheel Loader Added to 9 Series Line Up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai’s newest addition to the 9 series product line is the HL770-9 wheel loader. New features include an all new load sensing hydraulic system with more efficient variable volume pump technology, fully automatic power shift transmission with variable shift control, multi-stage clutch cut-off, integrated payload system, auto reversing cooling fan, larger cab with improved visibility, air ride seat and optional joystick steering, larger capacity 5.5 cu. Click for more...

Komatsu America’s New Wheel Loader Built for Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA500-6 wheel loader is designed for quarry, sand, gravel and industrial applications. The WA500-6 has a net power of 332 hp (247 kW) and an operating weight between 71,585 and 74,010 lbs. (32,470 and 33,570 kg), and all major components including the engine, torque converter, transmission, hydraulic units and electric parts are engineered by Komatsu. The WA500-6 is equipped with KOMTRAX technology, which sends the machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Click for more...

Komatsu WA480-6 Features Large Capacity Torque Converter →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With a net power of 299 hp (223 kW), the Komatsu WA480-6 has an operating weight of 55,920 to 56,340 lbs. (25,364 to 25,555 kg) and a dumping clearance of 10 ft. 6 in. (3.2 m) when equipped with a 6.0 cu. yd. (4.6 cu m) general purpose bucket. The new wheel loader comes equipped with KOMTRAX technology, which monitors a variety of machine operating information including daily fuel consumption, working hours, hour meter, location, cautions and maintenance alerts. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces WA600-6 With Tier III Engine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s 118,385 lb. (53,698 kg) WA600-6 wheel loader is designed primarily for quarry, sand and gravel, industrial and smaller mining applications. The WA600-6 is powered by a Komatsu Tier III, SAA6D170E-5 six-cylinder engine, producing 502 hp (374 kW) at 1,800 RPM. Komatsu’s Tier III engine is equipped with new technologies, including an electronic control system to optimize vehicle performance, a heavy-duty high pressure common rail fuel injection system, a new combustion system for reduced noise and fuel consumption, a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system and an air-to-air charge air-cooling system. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces WA150-6 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer, waste and agricultural markets, Komatsu’s WA150-6 wheel loader includes technological enhancements over the Dash 5 model to deliver greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency, according to the manufacturer. The WA150-6, with an operating weight of 17,271 to 17,461 lbs. (7,833 to 7,920 kg) and a heaped bucket capacity of 1.7 to 2.2 cu. Click for more...

Komatsu Announces WA320-6 Wheel Loader →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. introduces the WA320-6 wheel loader with increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer, waste and agricultural markets. Replacing the WA320-5, this machine includes significant technological enhancements for greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency. The WA320-6, with an operating weight of 31,590 to 32,070 lbs. (14,328 to 14,546 kg) and a heaped bucket capacity of 3.0 to 4.2 cu. Click for more...

WA320PZ-6 Wheel Loader With Hydrostatic Transmission Offers Power, Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA320PZ-6 wheel loader offers improved visibility and increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer, waste and agricultural markets. Replacing the WA320PT-5, this new machine includes technological enhancements for greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency, according to the manufacturer. The WA320PZ-6, with an operating weight of 32,480 to 33,900 lbs. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Adds WA470-6 New Wheel Loader to Its Fleet →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s WA470-6 features a large capacity torque converter. With a net power of 272 hp (203 kW), the WA470-6 has an operating weight between 51,850 to 52,150 lbs. (23,518 and 23,656 kg) and a dump clearance of 10 ft. 5 in. (3 m) when equipped with a 5.5 cu. yd. (4 cu m) general purpose bucket. The new wheel loader is equipped with KOMTRAX technology, which monitors a variety of machine operating information including daily fuel consumption, working hours, hour meter, machine location, cautions and maintenance alerts. Click for more...

New Case Skid Steers on Way to Afghanistan →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Case Construction Equipment welcomed guests from the U.S. Army TACOM (Tank-automotive and Armaments Command) to the CNH plant in Wichita, Kan., to commemorate its recent military skid steer production startup. The Army’s first 25 M400W skid steers have come off the production line at CNH and are being prepared for shipping to troops in Afghanistan. Case Construction Equipment celebrated the completion of these skid steers with plant tours, special guests and executive speeches. Click for more...

Volvo’s Larger Wheel Loaders Offer Fuel Savings Due to OptiShift Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Driveline technology for Volvo Construction Equipment’s L150F, L180F and L220F wheel loaders cuts fuel consumption by up to 15 percent, according to the manufacturer. OptiShift — a driveline system designed to increase operator comfort and durability, as well as optimizing fuel savings — is a refinement of Volvo’s APS driveline concept. Not only does it include a new torque converter with lock up and free wheel stator, but also the Volvo reverse by braking (RBB) function — providing reduced fuel consumption, increased operator comfort and durability. Click for more...

L20F, L25F Join Volvo’s Compact Wheel Loader Line Up →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The latest generation L20F and L25F compact wheel loaders from Volvo have been developed using extensive feedback from operators around the world. The result is a range that delivers the key requirements of the 50 to 60 hp (37 to 44.7 kW) size wheel loader class, namely versatility, compact dimensions, ease of operation and flexibility for use with a wide range of attachments in applications. The machines’ compact size helps gives all-around visibility and the ability to work in narrow or confined work sites. Click for more...

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