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524K-II, 544K-II & 624K-II Wheel Loaders

John Deere's 524K-II, 544K-II and 624K-II utility-class wheel loaders features up to 10% improved fuel economy compared to previous models

October 18, 2016

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Caterpillar Updates 992K Wheel Loader to Enhance Fuel and Operating Efficiency

Caterpillar - Cat

Updated loader features Economy Mode operation and a new On-Demand Throttle arrangement that automatically manages engine speed

October 12, 2016

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Volvo Adds Load Assist to H-Series Wheel Loaders

Load Assist provides both real-time intelligence to the operator and documentation of work orders for the owner and their customers

October 5, 2016

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[VIDEO] Volvo CE and Waste Management Partner to Measure Hybrid Loader Benefits

John Meese, director of equipment at Waste Management, shares the benefits he expects from Volvo's LX1 electric hybrid loader, and the value of other jobsite technology

September 20, 2016

[Video] Volvo CE Partners with Waste Management Inc. to Benchmark Hybrid Wheel Loader Performance

[VIDEO] How Electromobility Impacts Volvo's LX1 Hybrid Loader Design and Operation

Scott Young, Volvo Construction Equipment, highlights the improvements that can be gained from electromobility in its prototype LX1 hybrid electric wheel loader.

September 20, 2016

[Video] Electromobility Enables Up to 50% Fuel Efficiency Gain in Volvo's LX1 Hybrid Loader

[VIDEO] Sound of Silence: Volvo Prototype Electric Hybrid Loader Demo

The super-quiet LX1 prototype electric hybrid wheel loader is designed to deliver up to a 50% fuel efficiency improvement.

September 19, 2016

Sound of Silence: Volvo Prototype Electric Hybrid Loader Demo

Compact Equipment

[VIDEO] How Caterpillar's Fuel Time Remaining Feature Works

Cat's small wheel loaders' new feature called “Fuel Time Remaining” provides the operator with the remaining time left until the fuel tank is empty

September 16, 2016

[VIDEO] How Caterpillar's Fuel Time Remaining Feature Works

Komatsu WA270-8 Wheel Loader

Komatsu America Corp.

This addition to the wheel loader family combines high production with low fuel consumption and improved operator comfort.

September 14, 2016

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Advanced Powertrains Generate ROI Even When Fuel Prices Trend Lower

The focus for advanced powertrains and hybrid drive systems in today's construction equipment looks beyond fuel economy to increased performance and ease of operation.

September 14, 2016

The Caterpillar D7E features an electric drivetrain that generates high torque at low speeds and remains efficient over the entire operating range. Ease of use makes it more productive for even less experienced operators.

[VIDEO] Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders Enable Up to 30% Fuel Savings

Liebherr XPower wheel loaders feature power-split drivetrain that enables operators to reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%

September 6, 2016

[Video] Liebherr XPower Wheel Loaders Enable Up to 30% Fuel Savings

Upgrades Add Large-model Features to JCB Mid-range and Smaller Wheel Loaders

Features from the range-topping 457 wheel loader are incorporated into the 427 and 437 models, along with the smaller 411 and 417 loaders

July 18, 2016

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Field Proven: Deere’s 944K Hybrid Keeps Up with Larger Quarry Loader at Lower Cost

Pioneering owners, Cornejo & Sons, of John Deere’s all-new 944K Hybrid Loader measure the fuel and tire savings achieved with electric drive

July 14, 2016

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[VIDEO] Quarry Measures Savings with Deere 944K Hybrid Loader

One of the first owners of Deere's all-new 944K Hybrid Loader, Cornejo & Sons, compares the fuel economy, performance and production of its electric-drive Deere to the larger machine it replaced

July 13, 2016

[VIDEO] Quarry Measures Savings with Deere 944K Hybrid Loader

[Video] Case 1121F Cuts Fuel Use in Half for Fowler Construction

Fowler Construction, one of Canada's top paving contractors, conducted extensive field tests before purchasing two CASE 1121F wheel loaders. The result was an almost 50% fuel savings.

July 8, 2016

[Video] Case 1121F Cuts Fuel Use in Half for Fowler Construction

New Wheel Loader Training Simulator Saves Wear and Tear on Equipment

The Wheel Loader Training Module features progressive learning exercises — from beginner to advanced — designed to gradually build student skill and confidence

May 26, 2016

The Wheel Loader Training Module features progressive learning exercises — from beginner to advanced — designed to gradually build student skill and confidence.

Tips to Spec the Right Wheel Loader for Your Equipment Fleet

Consider driveline options, bucket selection, electronic features, payload systems and more when spec'ing wheel loaders.

May 16, 2016

The best measure of a wheel loader’s efficiency is production vs. fuel consumed.

SDLG Begins Rolling Out Tier 4 Final Wheel Loaders

SDLG North America

2.5- and 3.0-cu.-yd. models available in U.S. starting in June with 4.0-cu.-yd. models to be available later this year

May 6, 2016

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John Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader

John Deere powered its largest loader, the 944K Hybrid wheel loader, through four independent, electric wheel motors and electronic traction control in an effort to control wheel slip and cap tire costs

April 29, 2016

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