Kawasaki Introduces Z7 Wheel Loaders

KCMA Corp., a Kennesaw, Ga.-based marketer of Kawasaki wheel loaders, has released the first two models of the Kawasaki Z7 Wheel Loader generation: the 85Z7 and 90Z7. The company says it designed the new machines to meet EPA Tier 4i emission standards required by introducing new systems like diesel particulate filters, exhaust gas recirculation systems, variable geometry turbochargers and high pressure common rail fuel systems.

Kawasaki says new power train components, hydraulic and electrical systems and structures were developed to improve efficiency, productivity and comfort. The first two models of the 85Z7 are the 221 net hp wheel loader powered by an Isuzu engine. With a4.8 cubic yard general purpose bucket, the wheel loader is bigger than its predecessor and has 280 net hp from its Hino diesel engine. The general purpose bucket is 5.5 cubic yards, and the material handling bucket is 6.1 cubic yards.

The features of the Kawasaki Z7 wheel loaders are designed to reduce operating costs and increase production. The HN bushings used in the linkage system extend grease intervals to 500 hours. Use of KCM EX46 hydraulic oil will allow for oil change intervals in the hydraulic system to be doubled to 4,000 hours, according to the company.

Gary Bell, vice president and general manager, says, “We have worked closely with customers in this demanding application and developed options that make Kawasaki wheel loaders a very productive, safe and economic machine to operate in this severe environment.”