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 ...

Mastering the backhoe-loader is a big job because it is really two machines in one. A good operator can improve productivity by employing many of the same principles that make excavators and wheel ...

Case has introduced optional joystick steering on its 521E, 621E, 721E, 821E and 921E wheeled loaders. Meeting the next stage of engine emissions legislation is the top priority for manufacturers of ...

Compact loader models are generally equipped with one of two primary lift arm configurations: the vertical lift path or the radius (or radial) lift path. Both systems deliver reliable performance, but ...

MILFORD, Mass.(WCVB/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A runaway front-end loader unleashed chaos after the operator lost braking and steering control. A 60,000-pound front-end loader lost control and barreled ...

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, ...

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 ...

A sinkhole in southern California swallowed a wheel loader whole while it was clearing debris from a Ventura County road. According to county authorities, the sinkhole opened up after a torrential ...