Equipment Focus: Wheel Loaders

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Case Construction Equipment

Case Construction Equipment’s new F Series wheel loaders use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The Case 721F, 821F and 921F wheel loaders feature a 6.7-liter Tier 4 Interim-certified engine, rated at 179, 211 and 242 hp, respectively. (www.casece.com)

Cat

The CAT 980K wheel loader meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards with its new Cat C13 ACERT engine, offering 369 net hp. Other upgrades include a new cab, loadsensing hydraulics, a 25 percent increase in lift force and a 16 percent increase in tilt force over the 980H. The loader also features new electro-hydraulic steering with either joystick or steering wheel control. (www.cat.com)

Doosan

The Doosan DL250 High Lift wheel loader is equipped with a 3.4-yd³ bucket. It has a dump height of 10 ft. 9 in. with the arms fully raised and the bucket at a 45-degree angle. The DL250 High Lift features a standard bucket breakout force of 26,896 lbs. (www.doosanequipment.com)

Liebherr

Liebherr’s L550-IND wheel loader with industrial lift arms caters to contractors in search of a large multi-application loader. The L550-IND offers a newly designed front linkage geometry and features an increase in torque throughout the working cycle. (www.liebherr.us)

Terex

The Terex TL210 wheel loader is 8 ft. 2 in. wide, 10 ft. 8 in. high and moves a payload of 8,699 lbs. direct mounted with a 2.75 yd³ bucket. Its payload over the entire lift and steering range for forks is 9,921 lbs. (www.terex.com)

Volvo

VOLVO’s L150G wheel loader is a fuel-efficient loader with a breakout force of 45,187 lbs. and a bucket capacity of 5.2 yd³. It is equipped with a Volvo D13 Tier 4 Interim engine featuring Volvo Advanced Combustion Technology (V-ACT). A new OptiShift transmission increases fuel efficiency and lowers fuel consumption. (www.volvoce.com/na)