Machinery Trader Wheel Loaders Blog Archive

    Liebherr, MAN & Daimler Truck Showcase The Construction Site Of The Future: Low Emissions Thanks To Hydrogen
    Posted On: January 15, 2026
    Hydrogen Engine Alliance initiates Liebherr, MAN, and Daimler Truck are testing hydrogen drive deployments at a gravel plant to showcase the efficient, robust, and largely CO2-free alternative. ...
    JCB Launches 403E Full Cab Electric Ultra-Compact Loader
    Posted On: February 10, 2025
    A new version of JCB's 403E ultra-compact electric loader keeps the operator warm and snug as it eliminates at-source emissions and reduces a farm's carbon footprint. ...
    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. ...
    JCB Offers New Heated Cabin Option For Fully Electric 403E Compact Wheel Loader
    Posted On: July 11, 2024
    JCB’s first fully electric wheel loader, the 403E, now has a fully glazed cabin option with a heater, heated front and rear screens, a heated seat, and a smart preheating feature. ...
    Volvo Unveils 15-Tonne L90 Electric Wheel Loader
    Posted On: June 20, 2024
    Volvo says its L90 Electric, which can reduce energy costs by as much as 65%, is the first electric wheel loader in the 15-tonne class. ...
    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. ...
    Volvo L25 Electric Wheel Loader Does The Heavy Lifting At Swedish Stud Farm
    Posted On: April 8, 2024
    Swedish stud farm Menhammar Stuteri purchased three Volvo L25 Electric wheel loaders to handle various tasks at the farm, including moving feed and mucking out stables without risk to animals. ...
    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. ...
    Case Introduces Faster, Smarter F-Series Evolution Compact Wheel Loaders
    Posted On: December 15, 2023
    Case’s new F-Series Evolution versions of its 21F, 121F, 221F, and 321F compact wheel loaders boast smart controls, user comfort features, a new cab, and a faster travel speed option. ...
    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. ...
    JCB Introduces Fully Electric 403E Compact Wheel Loader
    Posted On: June 12, 2023
    The new battery-electric model gives farms and horticultural businesses the same level of productivity as its diesel-powered JCB 403 version, the company says, but with zero emissions and reduced noise and vibration. ...
    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. ...
    Volvo CE Announces Electric Conversion Solution For Its L120H Wheel Loader
    Posted On: March 9, 2023
    The manufacturer says the resulting battery-electric midsize loader delivers the same performance as its diesel-powered conventional version, albeit with no exhaust emissions and near-silent operation. ...
    Volvo L25 Electric Wheel Loader Lowers Costs & Carbon At Swedish Waste & Recycling Plants
    Posted On: March 3, 2023
    In just two weeks, the electric wheel loader saved 250 kilograms of carbon dioxide, which over a six-month busy season would equal 6 tonnes that could be saved. ...
    Caterpillar Updates Its 950 & 962 Wheel Loaders With Autodig, Auto Set Tires, Productivity Gains
    Posted On: February 9, 2023
    The new Autodig feature can fully automate bucket loading and works with a new Auto Set Tires technology to curtail tire slippage. ...
    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. ...
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    Grove GMK5150XL Deployed On Restoration Of 200-Year-Old Windmill
    Posted 03/06/2026
    The reach and strength of the Grove GMK5150XL all-terrain crane helped restore a windmill in the Netherlands that is over 200 years old. ...
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    Volvo Construction Equipment brings EWR150 Electric to market in Europe
    Posted 02/06/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is bringing its first fully electric wheeled excavator, the EWR150 Electric, to market, with Europe becoming the first region where customers can access the zero-emission machine. ...
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    Find Parts & Components More Easily Than Ever On MachineryTrader.co.uk
    Posted 01/06/2026
    The new Parts For Sale page on MachineryTrader.co.uk makes finding the ag equipment parts you need fast and easy. ...
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    Buller Krane Enhances Rental Fleet With 120-Tonne Grove GMK5120L All-Terrain Crane
    Posted 29/05/2026
    A Grove GMK5120L all-terrain crane has joined the rental fleet of Buller Krane, a fifth-generation family business based in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. ...
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    Utranazz Announces Open Days For Concrete Equipment Demos, 11-13 June
    Posted 29/05/2026
    Concrete equipment supplier Utranazz invites customers to Open Days in Piddington, Oxfordshire, UK, 11 to 13 June, for food, fun, and hands-on demonstrations of the newest equipment. ...
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    JCB’s Biggest-Ever X Series To Debut At Hillhead
    Posted 25/05/2026
    JCB will unveil a host of new machines and technology developments at Hillhead 2026, signalling continued investment in the quarrying, aggregates, and recycling sectors. ...
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    JCB Introduces More Productive 420X Crawler Excavator
    Posted 13/05/2026
    JCB is launching the 420X crawler excavator, a high-performance 40-tonne class machine that is primarily aimed at aggregate production, contract crushing, demolition, earthmoving, and quarrying customers. ...
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    Liebherr A 909 & A 911 Compact Wheeled Excavators Receive "Red Dot: Best Of The Best 2026" Highest Red Dot Design Award
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Liebherr’s new compact wheeled excavators receive the highest possible design award at the Red Dot Design Award 2026. ...
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    2026 Construction Conferences & Trade Shows In The UK & Ireland
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you find shows of interest, we’ve put together a 2026 schedule of trade shows, conventions, and conferences organised by industry associations, each with useful information and networking opportunities. ...
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    Hyundai Launches 2-Axle, 45-Tonne Articulated Truck
    Posted 17/04/2026
    Designed primarily for longer hauls, with better road conditions, Hyundai’s new 4x4 truck is the ideal ADT for quarries and larger construction projects. ...
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