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 system is designed to remove operators from potentially hazardous job sites by offering remote machine operation from a safe distance. This is meant to eliminate safety risks and reduce injuries ...

Models L30 and L35 Volvo compact wheel loaders have operating weights of 12,125 and 13,448 pounds, respectively. Bucket capacities for the 74-horsepower loaders are 1.3 cubic yards on the L30 and 1.6 ...

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 ...

Designed to lower fuel costs and increase operating efficiency, the recently updated Cat 992K Wheel Loader features Caterpillar’s Economy Mode operation. With the new On-Demand Throttle arrangement, ...

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Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced its latest wheel loader attachment bracket to global markets. The system, which enables operators to switch between tools with ease, has been designed to ...

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 ...

Not too big, not too small but just the right size. Finding a wheel loader that is the right size for your needs is better than a bowl of porridge any day. The first priority when buying a wheel ...