Featuring Large Capacity Torque Converter to provide maximum productivity, fuel efficiency and reliability with onboard monitoring system

Komatsu America Corp. today announced the introduction of WA470-6 which features a Large Capacity Torque Converter. With a net horsepower of 272 HP, WA470-6 has an operating weight between 51,850 to 52,150 pounds and a dump clearance of 10’5” when equipped with a 5.5 yd³ general purpose bucket and is an excellent choice for construction, material handling and recycling applications.

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The flagship model of the Liebherr wheel loaders, the L 586 2plus2, has been voted wheel loader of the year 2008 in Austria.

More than 1,000 valid votes were received in response to the poll for the most popular wheel loader with more than 3 m³ of bucket capacity initiated by the specialist trade magazine BAUBLATT.ÖSTERREICH. The L 586 2plus2 made first place by a large margin.

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Komatsu America Corp. announces the introduction of the WA150-6 wheel loader. With increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer, waste and agricultural markets, this machine includes significant technological enhancements over the Dash 5 model to deliver greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency.

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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. and Hitachi Construction Machinery Cp., Ltd (Hitachi) and TCM Corporation (TCM) announced that the three companies have reached an agreement to form an alliance focused on their wheel loader business. The new corporation will consist of Kawasaki’s wheel loader operation, of which Hitachi will obtain a 34% stake through purchasing newly issued shares.
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The new Caterpillar^® 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated toolcarrier linkage feature the Cat^® C6.6 engine with ACERT^® Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The new engine, differential lock system, load sensing hydraulics and increased lift and tilt forces deliver high performance in digging and material handling applications while limiting engine emissions to meet US EPA Tier 3 off-highway emissions regulations and worldwide emissions standards.

The loaders also have new features that aid machine health monitoring and service. The in-cab Messenger display provides real time machine performance, engine and diagnostic data to help maximize productivity and component life. The hydraulic and electrical service centers group service points and offer easy access from ground level to limit service downtime. Cat Product Link is standard on the new loaders. The system provides two-way information flow between the machine and Caterpillar dealer and to the owner’s desktop computer through the online dealer storefront.

The 938H and IT38H have a new axle with standard front differential lock or an optional, automatic differential lock for both front and rear.

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