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    New Holland Announces W170D+ Forage Power Wheel Loader For Silage & Biomass Work
    Posted On: September 12, 2025
    New Holland says its new W170D+ Forage Power wheel loader, which is optimised for silage work in biomass plants, will debut at the Agritechnica 2025 show from 9 to 15 November in Hanover, Germany. ...
    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. ...
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    Posted 4/06/2026
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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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    ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...
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    2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades
    Posted 13/05/2026
    The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...
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    Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...
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    Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
    Posted 8/05/2026
    Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...
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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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    Isuzu Truck Of The Year Competition Returns For 2026
    Posted 6/05/2026
    Isuzu Australia Limited is gearing up for another big year of its iconic Truck of the Year competition, with entries opening for 2026 and inviting Isuzu owners across the country to showcase their hard-working rigs. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In New Zealand & Australia
    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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    2026 Farm Shows Across New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 16/04/2026
    To help plan your 2026 show schedule, we’ve compiled a list of agricultural events set to take place across New Zealand and Australia. ...
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