Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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33 AGGREGATES MANAGER August 2015 The John Deere 824K-II Wheel Loader is equipped with a 333-horsepower, Tier 4 Final emission-certified engine that is said to deliver power without sacrificing torque. The manufacturer says the machine combines outstanding maneuverability, travel speed (24.9 mph), breakout force, reach, and stability. The loader comes equipped with large, higher-capacity Teammate V Axles with standard cool- ing and filtration, and on-the-fly engageable front differential lock, giving operators heavy-duty traction for the most demanding terrain — all of which are supported by the advanced diagnostics of Ultimate Uptime, featuring John Deere Worksight. John Deere | www.deere.com KCMA Corp.'s 957Z XTreme wheel loader was designed in response to customer demand and is suitable for quarry load-and-carry ap- plications. In recent years, there has been a demand for short boom, load-and-carry, or two-pass configuration loaders. This loader was designed in conjunction with Tier 4 interim loaders introduced in 2013. After numerous field tests, it is now in mass production. During testing, the manufacturer says the biggest surprise was the bucket heaping ability. The unit's 9-cubic-yard bucket weighed in at 15+ tons in sand and 13+ tons in gravel. KCMA Corp. | www.kawasakiloaders.com Power and maneuverability Load-and-carry loader Fuel-efficient new loader Komatsu America Corp.'s new WA470-8 wheel loader has a 272-horse- power Komatsu SAA6D125E-7, variable geometry turbo charged and after cooled Tier 4 Final certified engine. It is said to use up to 6 percent less fuel than its Tier 4 Interim predecessor. The loader is a utility per- former featuring Komatsu's SmartLoader Logic, combined with a lockup torque converter that activates in second, third, and fourth gears. Work- ing together, the system is said to provide optimal engine torque for im- proved acceleration, hill climbing, a higher top speed, and fuel savings. Komatsu America Corp. | www.komatsuamerica.com The largest model in the lineup of 9A Series wheel loaders from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas, Inc., the 7.1-cubic-yard Hyundai HL780-9A, features a fuel-efficient, low-noise, 351-horse- power Cummins engine with advanced electronic controls and self-diagnostics. Three power modes allow for full power or reduced fuel consumption. An automatic transmission minimizes power loss, improves travel speed, and reduces noise. It is equipped with the Hi- mate Remote Management System that can pinpoint the machine's location, set work boundaries, identify working hours, regulate fuel use, and report maintenance issues. Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas | www.hceamericas.com Loader offers three power modes