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Wheel Loaders Specs and Guides

Articulated loaders for quarry stockpiling, aggregate rehandling, and heavy material loading.

Wheel loader comparisons should start with bucket match, material density, tipping load, reach, cycle distance, tire package, and whether the machine is doing truck loading, rehandling, snow, or quarry work.

Use this hub to compare published loader models, then move into fuel cost, tire reserve, hydraulic temperature, and service interval planning.

Wheel loader category hub for bucket capacity, tipping load, and fuel cost research
Models
4
Brands
3
HP Range
165-272 HP
Weight
34,500-45,635 lb

Specs to Compare

  • Bucket range, static tipping load, breakout force, dump clearance, and reach at full lift.
  • Operating weight, net horsepower, transmission mode, axle setup, and differential locks.
  • Tire size, tread pattern, ballast, and surface condition because tire cost changes hourly economics.
  • Fuel burn by cycle distance, idle time, material density, and operator loading pattern.

Buying Checks

  • Inspect center pins, articulation joint, steering cylinders, boom linkage, bucket pins, and quick coupler fit.
  • Check transmission shifts, axle oil, brake condition, hydraulic temperature, and cooling package blockage.
  • Match bucket size to material density before comparing payload or truck loading claims.

Maintenance Watchpoints

  • Tire wear, brake heat, axle oil, hydraulic filters, fan reverser function, and cooling cores.
  • Boom linkage grease intervals, bucket edge wear, hydraulic hose routing, and coupler lock adjustment.
  • Idle reduction and correct bucket sizing can reduce both fuel burn and driveline heat.

Published Models in Wheel Loaders

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Komatsu WA320-8 Wheel Loader

Komatsu WA320-8 wheel loader specs: 165 hp class power, about 34,000-35,000 lb operating weight range, 3.0-4.2 yd3 bucket planning range, and mid-size loader cost notes.

Net HP 165 HP
Op Weight 34,500 lbs
Bucket / Blade 3.25 cu yd
Op Cost $67.00/hr

Volvo L90H Wheel Loader

Volvo L90H wheel loader specs: 184 hp class net power, about 32,000-38,000 lb operating weight range, 2.9-9.2 yd3 bucket range, and utility loader cost planning notes.

Net HP 184 HP
Op Weight 35,000 lbs
Bucket / Blade 3.25 cu yd
Op Cost $68.00/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

Caterpillar 950 GC Wheel Loader

Cat 950 GC wheel loader specs: 225 hp net power, 41,554 lb operating weight, 3.75-5.75 yd3 bucket range, 24,264 lb ISO full-turn tipping load, and 34,638 lbf breakout force.

Net HP 225 HP
Op Weight 41,554 lbs
Bucket / Blade 4.00 cu yd
Op Cost $72.50/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage V View Technical Specs

Volvo L120H Wheel Loader

Volvo L120H wheel loader specs: 272 hp net power, 45,635-47,620 lb operating weight range, 3.4-12.4 yd3 bucket capacity range, 27,555 lb full-turn tipping load, and Tier 4 Final / Stage IV emissions.

Net HP 272 HP
Op Weight 45,635 lbs
Bucket / Blade 4.40 cu yd
Op Cost $74.10/hr
Tier 4 Final / Stage IV View Technical Specs

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