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At TOBETER, we recognize that, for a professional landscaping contractor, a piece of equipment is more than just an “iron” tool — it represents a solution to the shortage of labour, the protection of your customers’ property, and a way to secure larger contracts. Historically, the skid steer has been identified as the default choice for many professional landscapers; however, there has been growing demand for mini wheel loaders (also known as compact articulated loaders) from crews dedicated to turf protection and operational efficiencies.Here are the reasons why your landscaping company should switch to mini wheel loaders.
1. Zero-scrub manoeuvrability
The biggest concern for landscapers, when it comes to operations using heavy equipment, is the amount of damage to a lawn or other surface created because of the operation of heavy equipment. For example, a skid steer can turn by locking one side of the machine, and “skidding” the other side’s tires across the surface. On a hot summer day, this can easily destroy existing turf through ruts and ugly black-your-turf-marked damage, leading to an extended and expensive repair process.
2. The TOBETER difference
Our mini wheel loaders have articulation steering that allows the centre of the machine to pivot as the wheels roll through turns, allowing for the wheels to roll through the entire turn without sliding.
3. Minimal ground disturbance
After driving over the customer’s clean lawn, you can perform your task then leave without leaving any evidence of having been there.
4. Lower tire wear
Since the tires aren’t dragged across pavement or gravel, they will last up to three times longer than skid steer tires, leading to lower overhead costs for your company.Landscape work typically takes place in tighter areas than most people realise—through narrow garden gates, between pools and stone walls, or down narrow side yards. Many mini-loaders we manufacture have an undersized footprint (less than 48 inches wide), allowing them to easily fit through typical backyard gates.
One of the greatest benefits of articulation is that, with true-path tracking, the back wheels of the loader will follow the same path as the front wheels. Thus, if a bucket is successfully lifted over an obstacle using the front loader, then you can guarantee the entire loader can travel over the same location. This will give your operators the confidence they need to navigate complicated layouts of the garden.With the use of telescoping booms, traditional loaders have limited lifting heights. Many of our mini-loaders are equipped with telescoping booms which have been developed to assist the landscape tradesman，To load and dump mulch or debris into another area without the need for ramps to the rear of a ten cubic yard dump truck. To allow for accurate placement of large, heavy material (such as rocks or pallets of sod) over a fence or flower bed without the need to drive the loader across these sensitive areas.
5. Superior Visibility and Operator Safety
Ensuring safety for the machine operator(s) while working in a high-density residential area must be taken into consideration when selecting equipment. The design of our mini-loaders provides the operator with an unobstructed view of all four tires and of the attachment mounted to the loader. This is achievable due to the operator sitting high, in the centre of the mini-loader. Most skid steer loaders require the operator to climb over the bucket or attachment to get off the machine, making it necessary for the operator to make lengthy trips from the machine to perform tasks such as moving irrigation heads or adjusting the position of trees. Mini-loaders have side entry making it quicker and safer for operators to disembark.
Summary
Choosing a mini-wheel loader is an investment in the reputation of your company. By utilising the mini-wheel loader to minimize the damage caused on site; ensuring the safety of your operators, and granting you the ability to reach difficult and complex job sites; your company's reputation will be demonstrated as a high-end service provider.
