With skilled operators harder to find, new technologies can help fill the void by easing the burden for both novice and skilled operators alike. “I have trained a lot of people over the years,” ...

Even the most skilled operator can shorten a wheel loader's life and reduce its productivity by misusing certain functions or by operating the machine in a way that accelerates component wear. The ...

Despite many upgrades with new technology for loaders, excavators and cranes, manufacturers are still busy trying to solve a persistent safety problem: striking workers or pedestrians while moving in ...

The Mine Safety and Health Administation (MSHA) recently conducted an investigation into a fatal accident at the Blue Knob Surface Mine in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. On Thurs., March 7, a ...

Case has introduced optional joystick steering on its 521E, 621E, 721E, 821E and 921E wheeled loaders. Meeting the next stage of engine emissions legislation is the top priority for manufacturers of ...

Volvo's 14-foot BL70 marks the first model in its new line of 10 backhoe-loaders, ranging from 60 to 100 horsepower. By year-end, six models will be available, including two 15-footers and two with ...

Caterpillar wheel loaders have been updated to Next Gen: Cat 966 and Cat 972, with 321 horsepower and 339 horsepower, respectively. Operating weights on the two Caterpillar medium wheel loaders are 51 ...

An international law enforcement operation codenamed 'Operation Endgame' has seized over 100 servers worldwide used by multiple major malware loader operations, including IcedID, Pikabot, Trickbot, ...

Tractor loaders, wheeled loaders and telehandlers of all sizes, from ultra-compact to ultra-heavyweight, have become indispensable providers of muscle for contractors and farms large and small. The ...