Pit & Quarry, November 2012
Loader enhancements include better performance operator comfort A 353 net hp engine powers the WA500 7 wheel loader from Komatsu America Corp The loader is Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage 3B emission certified The WA500 7 has an operating weight of 76611 lbs when equipped with a 73 cu yd generalpurpose bucket and a maximum speed of 221 mph Enhanced operating performance lower fuel consumption improved operator comfort and easier serviceability are other features of the WA500 7 that provide increased productivity and lower operating costs according to Komatsu The loader is equipped with wireless technology that sends machine operating information to a secure website Data such as daily fuel consumption machine utilization operating hours location cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis www komatsuamerica com Higher capacity axles the backbone of loaders improvements John Deeres 844K Series II wheel loader affords operators higher productivity increased uptime and lower daily operating costs for a more valuable wheel loader experience according to the company The improvements revolve around new axles improved stability and a 6 percent boost to full turn tip load capacity Rollover Protective Structure certification and low profile tires John Deere says the most significant customer driven improvements are found in the axles The higher capacity axles boast standard temperature monitoring and automatic cooling and filtration The 844K II also employs Hy Gard oil that allows change intervals to extend to 2000 hours And it comes with four traction boosting axle differential configurations including two with on the fly differential lock engagement www johndeere com Compact agile design unique for this particular loader The Terex TL310 wheel loader handles bucket capacities of 4 to 6 cu yd and boasts a breakout force of 34534 lbs According to Terex the TL310 features a compact and agile design for a loader of its capabilities Additional features are the Terex loading system a spacious operating cab and a powerful cooling system with a reversible fan thats similar to the one on the companys TL210 and TL260 wheel loaders Powered by a 203 hp Cummins turbocharged diesel engine the TL310 meets the latest Tier III emissions standards The loaders transverse mounted design protects the engine from jobsite debris and damage during operation www terex com EquipmEnT FoCus WHEEL LoADERS 16 PIT QUARRY November 2012 www pitandquarry com
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