Technical Description
The Kawasaki 115Z7 is a heavy-duty wheel loader engineered for demanding industrial environments such as quarries, shot rock loading, and large-scale material handling. It is powered by a robust 16-liter Isuzu 6WG1 engine delivering 531 net horsepower (396 kW), providing high torque and performance required for heavy-duty applications. The loader features a rated bucket capacity between 7.3 and 9 cubic yards (5 to 7 cubic meters), enabling efficient loading of up to 12.5 tons per pass, with dump clearance at max raise of 16.5 feet (5 meters). The machine’s operational weight is approximately 104,230 lbs (47,278 kg), ensuring stability during operation.
Designed with durability in mind, the 115Z7 incorporates a full box-section rear chassis, heavy-duty center-pin, dual Z-linkage for enhanced breakout force, and excellent bucket visibility. It includes advanced features such as Kawasaki’s IntelliTech system which optimizes fuel efficiency, power modes, load-sensing hydraulics, lock-up torque converter clutch, and auto-idle shutdown. Operator comfort and control are enhanced by pilot-assisted hydraulic controls, joystick steering, and hydraulic-over-hydraulic steering that maintains performance regardless of speed. Maintenance is simplified with easy-access engine compartments, angled ladders, grouped lube points, and extended hydraulic oil change intervals of 4,000 hours.
Measuring approximately 37 feet 4 inches in length, 11 feet 9 inches wide, and 13 feet 10 inches in height, the 115Z7 is a versatile, fuel-efficient, and tough wheel loader suitable for high-volume loading and robust material handling tasks in challenging sites.
