CONEXPO 2011: How Deere's Electric-Drive 944K Loader Saves 30% on Fuel

How Deere's largest loader uses electric drive motors at each wheel to cut 30% of the 9-cu.-yd. machine's fuel consumption

Apr 20, 2016

How electric motors cut 30% of the 9-cu.-yd. wheel loader's fuel consumption.

Latest in Loaders
Top Performance With BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 30
Sponsored Content
Top Performance With BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 30
March 1, 2025
As a Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to SMS Equipment customers using dozers, excavators, compactors and compact machines from trusted brands like Komatsu, BOMAG and Takeuchi.
Trimble Debuts Worldwide Technology Outlet Strategy With SMS Equipment, Inc.
March 12, 2025
Top Performance With BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 30
Sponsored Content
Top Performance With BKT’s EARTHMAX SR 30
March 1, 2025
Sw25 6041 L 22230 E Dingo Tx750 Scraper 474
The Role of Battery-Powered Equipment for Interior Demolition
February 28, 2025
Related Stories
liebherr if design award for xpower wheel loader 300dpi 570d706570c30
Loaders
Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders Receive iF Design Award 2016
SDLG LG959 1 57080a0f949f4
Loaders
Lower-cost Loader Finds Success Supporting Canadian Bridge Project
The majority of new wheel loaders are engineered with engine aftertreatment systems that require specific types of maintenance and service as outlined by the manufacturer.
Loaders
7 Steps to Effective Wheel Loader Maintenance
[Video] Cat Small Wheel Loader Tip of the Month: Cylinder Snubbing
Loaders
[Video] Cat Small Wheel Loader Tip of the Month: Cylinder Snubbing
More in Loaders
Loaders
Komatsu Unveils WA485-11 and WA475-11 Wheel Loaders
Komatsu America Corp.
Both models offer yard loader configurations that include additional stability features such as a larger bucket, wide low-profile tires, and additional counterweight designed to support higher productivity in aggregate applications.
Wheel Loader Wa485
Sponsored Content
Versatility or Affordability? Choose Both with Propane
Propane Education and Research Council (PERC)
Propane’s portability and reliability make it the ideal energy for whatever rental equipment your project needs.
Versatility or Affordability? Choose Both with Propane
Construction Technology
Trimble Debuts Worldwide Technology Outlet Strategy With SMS Equipment, Inc.
Trimble Construction | Trimble
As the first Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment, Inc. will sell Trimble's equipment technologies directly to customers across the globe. Trimble Technology Outlets are a new part of Trimble’s evolving civil construction distribution strategy.
As a Trimble Technology Outlet, SMS Equipment will now sell Trimble grade control, site positioning systems and correction services technology directly to SMS Equipment customers using dozers, excavators, compactors and compact machines from trusted brands like Komatsu, BOMAG and Takeuchi.
Loaders
John Deere Announces Transmission Assurance Program on Eligible Wheel Loaders
John Deere
The new 844 P-Tier and 904 P-Tier transmission assurance program provides up to five years or 15,0001 hours of coverage on qualified wheel loaders.
John Deere offers the new coverage program on its 844 P-Tier and 904 P-Tier models.
Material Processing & Debris Handling
The Role of Battery-Powered Equipment for Interior Demolition
The Toro Company
As more essential jobsite equipment is electrified, the way contractors approach interior demolition is changing.
Sw25 6041 L 22230 E Dingo Tx750 Scraper 474
Rental
Equipment Rental Raises the Bar on Electric Offerings
The addition of more all-electric equipment provides contractors with more access to innovative solutions and lower-emitting equipment.
In September 2022, Sunbelt Rentals became the first national rental company to adopt Bobcat all-electric technology when the company announced the delivery of the first Bobcat T7X all-electric compact loader.
Rental Business
18 New Products for Rental Companies
Products and equipment recently introduced for the general equipment and rental market.
20231024 Ya1 21 6679714cbc95e
Loaders
Caterpillar Offers Limited Edition Machines for Centennial Celebration
Caterpillar - Cat
In honor of its 100-year anniversary, Caterpillar is offering Limited Edition machines for purchase through select Cat dealers around the world.
Cat Limited 1
ForConstructionPros Video Library
Cat Trial 14: The Track Type Tractor That Became Caterpillar
In this latest production, Cat Trial 14: After Hours pays homage to 100 years of history, starting with the very first time one of its machines was called a Caterpillar.
Cat 2
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Leveraging Equipment Telematics to Meet Jobsite Sustainability Goals
United Rentals Inc.
Six ways data can effectively reduce jobsite emissions, fossil fuel consumption and waste.
United Rentals Mobile App
Webinars
Cutting Through the Hype: How to Buy an Operator Training Simulator
Learn how to perfect the process of selecting and implementing a simulator with key considerations and best practices for making informed decisions.
Image (12)
Compact Wheel Loaders
Electric Wheel Loaders Leading the Way
Interact Analysis
Interact Analysis reports that the market for electrified wheel loaders is expected to increase between 2023 and 2030 with a majority being manufactured in China.
Adobe Stock 988978432 673b506d1eef8
Compact Wheel Loaders
Wolf America Adds Wheel Loaders to US Market
Wolf America
Wolf America, an exclusive U.S. distributor of Wolf equipment, rolled out Wolf America wheel loaders to the U.S. market.
Wolf America Wheel Loader 6751b9f89d63f
Page 1 of 61
Next Page