Cool Tool of the Day: Kawasaki Introduces New Compact Wheel Loaders

Kawasaki is famous for manufacturing pleasure craft – vehicles like motorcycles, ATVs, boats, and utility vehicles. But what you might not know is that the Japanese innovator also makes excellent construction equipment for the North American marketplace. Kawasaki Construction Machinery Corp. just introduced two new wheel loader models into the compact loader market.

The new 42ZV-2 is a .78-cu yd loader and the 45ZV-2 is a 1.18-cu yd loader. Both are designed and engineered with all of the performance and reliability of the larger Kawasaki wheel loaders, but in a smaller package. With Standard features such as a hydraulic quick coupler, third spool hydraulics, and reliable Kubota engines, these loaders are small in size but big in value.

With Tier IV interim emissions-compliant Kubota engines, heavy box frames and a well balanced design, these compact Kawasaki wheel loaders provide stable, reliable operation. Innovative HN bushing technology, easy access electrical relays, and the side-by-side aluminum radiator and oil cooler provide easy access for maintenance.

From the walk-through cab design, to the easy-read monitors, this is an operator-friendly wheel loader. With a rubber-mounted cab engineered to reduce noise and vibration, suspension seat and pillar-less full length windows, this is one comfortable, efficient working environment. Overall you will find these loaders to be responsive, and fast.  With one of the highest ground speeds in its class, the 45ZV-2 features an electronically controlled hydrostatic powertrain providing quick, smooth acceleration. The wrap-around counterweight allows for a very stable, well balanced loader.

For information on the 42ZV-2 and 45ZV-2, and all other Kawasaki wheel loaders, visit WWW.Kawasakiloaders.com.