Machinery Trader Wheel Loaders Blog Archive

    SHANTUI L76-C5 Wheel Loader
    Posted On: May 15, 2025
    The SHANTUI L76-C5 is now available at EBU Machinery at some of the most competitive prices in the industry. ...
    Komatsu Machines Get First Visual Overhaul In 24 Years
    Posted On: March 24, 2025
    Komatsu’s new visual identity changes the livery and technical identification of the machines while keeping the same quality engineering under the hood. ...
    New Holland Wins Good Design Award For Advanced Electric Compact Wheel Loader
    Posted On: January 16, 2025
    New Holland’s full-electric, special-edition W40X Electric Power wheel loader takes the prize in one of the world’s leading design awards. ...
    Komatsu Unveils WA700-8 Quarry & Aggregate Wheel Loader
    Posted On: November 21, 2024
    Komatsu’s WA700-8 wheel loader is designed for quarry and aggregate work, and features increased power, lifting force, traction control, and load stability. ...
    Volvo CE Debuts New L120 Electric Wheel Loader
    Posted On: June 19, 2024
    Volvo CE recently introduced the new L120 Electric wheel loader with a 6-tonne lifting capacity, 230 kilowatts of power, and up to nine hours of runtime. ...
    Mecalac Adds eS1000 Swing Loader To 100% Electric Range
    Posted On: January 3, 2024
    The new eS1000 Swing Loader from Mecalac is a battery-electric machine that’s well-suited for indoor work and can work an entire 8-hour shift on a single charge. ...
    Wacker Neuson Introduces New, More Powerful Electric WL28e Wheel Loader
    Posted On: November 7, 2023
    Wacker Neuson recently released the new WL28e electric wheel loader, which offers multiple cab and battery size options and can operate in almost any location. ...
    Caterpillar 988 GC Large Wheel Loader Matches With 45-Tonne Trucks
    Posted On: August 24, 2023
    Cat claims its newest big wheel loader, built for quarry and mining work, delivers a lower cost per tonne via lower fuel and maintenance costs. ...
    Caterpillar’s New, Efficient 995 Large Wheel Loader Shifts 54.4 Tonnes Per Pass
    Posted On: June 28, 2023
    The successor to Cat’s 994K, the 995 is the same size but offers a greater payload capacity and uses up to 13% less fuel. ...
    New Liebherr L 580 LogHandler XPower Makes Trade Fair Debut At Ligna 2023
    Posted On: May 26, 2023
    Specially designed for the timber industry, the L 580 LogHandler XPower has an optimised boom and a redesigned swivel arm designed to give operators a clear view of the grapple, its load, and the surrounding area. ...
    John Deere Reveals 244, 324 & 344 P-Tier Compact Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: May 25, 2023
    Deere is migrating the new P-Tier models from its L-Series lineup; they will retain their L-Series features but now come equipped with standard ride control, Articulation Plus steering, and more. ...
    New Cat R2900 XE Diesel Electric Underground Wheel Loader Delivers Big Productivity Gains
    Posted On: May 8, 2023
    The underground mining machine is built on the platform of the Cat R2900G but provides 35% better breakout force thanks to an optimised lift arm and component geometry and load-sensing hydraulics. ...
    Caterpillar Reveals Next-Gen Versions Of Its 926, 930 & 938 Small Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: March 20, 2023
    The new loaders will come equipped with a number of features to enhance productivity, including a new bucket shake feature and adjustable upper, lower, and tilt kickout settings for the bucket. ...
    Caterpillar Expands Construction Industries Portfolio With 4 Battery Electric Machines
    Posted On: October 6, 2022
    Four battery electric Caterpillar machines will be on display at Bauma 2022 in Munich, Germany, from October 24 to 30. ...
    Claas Launches New Torion 1285, 1611 & 1611 P Wheel Loaders For Silage, Biogas & Contractor Applications
    Posted On: August 18, 2022
    The manufacturer says its newest wheel loaders have improved traction, provide a better driving experience, and deliver increased lifting and holding power. ...
    Caterpillar Bringing More Than 70 Machines & Attachments To Bauma 2022
    Posted On: July 18, 2022
    The big construction and mining equipment show is set to take place in Munich, Germany, from 24th to 30th October. ...
    Mecalac Launches New MCL Range Of Articulated Loaders From The 25-HP MCL2 To The 49-HP MCL8
    Posted On: July 7, 2022
    The manufacturer says the new wheel loaders are a response to growing demand for small, articulated loaders in the agriculture, rental, and construction industries. ...
    Liebherr Announces Updated L 526, L 538 & L 546 8th Generation Midsize Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: April 19, 2022
    The manufacturer says the loaders’ new engines, more powerful hydraulics, structural reinforcements, and easier attachment switching add up to increased productivity and efficiency. ...
    CLAAS Debuts Entry-Level TORION 530 Compact Articulated Wheel Loader For Farm Applications
    Posted On: March 4, 2022
    The diminutive TORION 530 is powered by a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, Yanmar diesel engine rated for 46 horsepower; its maximum articulated tipping load is 3,000 kilograms. ...
    Volvo Tests World’s First Remotely Controlled High-Lift Wheel Loader Over 5G
    Posted On: March 3, 2022
    The Volvo L180HHL loader is equipped with various cameras and sensors to give its remote pilots the necessary views and data to run the machine. ...
    Liebherr Debuts L 504 Compact Wheel Loader, Introduces Updates To L 506 & L 508
    Posted On: January 13, 2022
    The L 506 and L 508 have been updated with the L 504’s redesigned cab, which has additional glass that reaches clear down into the foot well, for greater operational visibility. ...
    Caterpillar Updates 988K XE Electric-Drive Wheel Loader For Greater Productivity & Efficiency
    Posted On: December 16, 2021
    The manufacturer says the loader now delivers up 5% better production thanks to increased rimpull and hydraulic breakout force as well as faster cycle times. ...
    Caterpillar Updates Next Gen 966 & 972 Wheel Loaders With Productivity-Enhancing Standard Features & Options
    Posted On: December 13, 2021
    Cat says the new loaders will deliver up to a 10% boost in productivity and 15% lower maintenance costs compared to prior models. ...
    CLAAS Upgrades 2022 TORION Wheel Loaders, Introduces New Flagship TORION 1913 & TORION 2014
    Posted On: December 2, 2021
    With increased load capacity, longer lift arms, and more power, the TORION 1913 and 2014 offer faster load cycles and increased productivity. ...
    Inspired By LEGO Technic, Volvo’s LX03 Concept Is A Self-Learning, Autonomous Wheel Loader
    Posted On: November 2, 2021
    Volvo CE expects that the insights it gains from the LX03 project will feed into other self-learning and construction automation applications. ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In Australia & New Zealand
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    Caterpillar & Fortescue Extend Agreement For Cat MineStar Command For Hauling In Western Australia Sites
    Posted 23/03/2026
    This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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    Manheim Industrial Auctioning A Ton Of Quality Mining & Civil Gear In WA
    Posted 18/11/2025
    Manheim Industrial is running a week-long Surplus Earthmoving Civil & Mining auction out of Western Australia commencing November 19, with yellow gear, trucks, utes, buses, and more up for grabs. ...
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    Caterpillar Releases 3.1 MW Fast Response Generator Sets, Delivering Energy Security & Additional Revenue Opportunities
    Posted 13/11/2025
    Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects. ...
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    Manheim Australia Auctioning More Than 30 Retired Fire Trucks As Another Scorching Summer Approaches
    Posted 1/10/2025
    Manheim Industrial Australia is gearing up to sell a number of retired ex-government fire trucks and associated firefighting equipment commencing on October 8. ...
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    EHS—Same Team, Same Service, New Look
    Posted 8/09/2025
    EHS is proud to share the next chapter in its journey: a fresh new brand that reflects where they've come from and where they're headed. ...
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    Caterpillar Announces 140 LVR Motor Grader With Next-Generation Features
    Posted 5/09/2025
    Caterpillar’s new 140 LVR motor grader, launching in early 2026, has next-generation features and options such as a new cab, an adjustable seat, 3D grading support, large windows, grouped service points, surround cameras, and more. ...
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