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 ...

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 ...

The Mine Safety and Health Administation (MSHA) recently conducted an investigation into a fatal accident at the Blue Knob Surface Mine in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. On Thurs., March 7, a ...

JCB has this week unveiled its latest generation of backhoe loaders, with a large number of new features that aim to boost worldwide sales of the machine it launched 70 years ago. Richard Brooks, ...

Cat’s David Young walks through the company’s backhoe products — from the 416 to the 450 — while sharing insights on ...

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 ...

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- The operator of a front-end loading tractor was injured after a collision with a train in the Lehigh Valley. It happened at a railroad crossing off Riverside Drive, ...

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, ...

Construction equipment provider Caterpillar’s new 920K Compact Wheel Loader’s features allow operators to tailor machine performance to individual preferences for added operating efficiency, while a ...

Following Cat and Deere's examples, Bobcat is now tailoring versions of the same machine to different operators.