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Product of the Week: Komatsu WA270-7 wheel loader
Komatsu’s 28,836-pound WA270-7 wheel loader achieves 10-percent lower fuel consumption compared to its predecessor, the WA250-6, our sister site, Equipment World, reported.
Powered by a Tier 4 Interim SAA6D107E-2 engine, the loader delivers 149 net horsepower and features Parallel Z-bar loader ... Read More...
Editor’s Pick of the Week — John Deere’s 644K hybrid wheel loader
John Deere Forestry and Construction unveiled its new 644K hybrid wheel loader at World of Concrete this week. It was developed using a culmination of show floor input from Deere’s “Chatterbox” customer feedback program and in-the-field comments. The loader will ... Read More...
Komatsu WA470-7 wheel loader
Komatsu’s new WA470-7 wheel loader is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-6 Tier 4-interim engine that boasts 272 net horsepower. The machine weighs 52,007 pounds and features a newly designed large-capacity torque converter with Lock-Up, which the company says provides improved ... Read More...
Extending Equipment Life
With proper care and handling, some mobile equipment can enjoy a second life before being replaced.
by Daniel C. Brown, Contributing Editor
In today’s economy, everyone is trying to stretch dollars as far possible, and the aggregates industry is no exception to ... Read More...
Keep Large Loaders Productive
Production loaders, which set the pace for putting rocks in the box, need to be maintained properly to ensure lowest cost per ton.
Routine maintenance of your production loaders helps ensure high productivity, keeps operating costs down, and promotes long machine ... Read More...
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