The loader machine is designed to provide a reliable and consistent means of handling materials during repetitive and demanding tasks. It has a front-mounted, single bucket that allows an operator to lift and haul material more efficiently, a powerful engine for hauling heavy loads of material at high speeds, and a hydraulic system for a wide range of smooth, precise control. Loader machines are available in several different configurations to meet the requirements of the job and terrain: wheeled or tracked, articulated or rigid.
With today’s loader machines, the operator is provided with greater safety and comfort than ever before by incorporating ergonomic controls, excellent visibility, and advance safety features into all loader models. Heavy-duty, reinforced frames and durable components ensure that loader machines can operate continuously in some of the most demanding environments found on construction, quarry, and industrial sites. Operators can take advantage of the loader machine's many available Attachment Systems (such as Quick-Attach) that allow the operator to quickly change from one type of attachment to another; for example, switching from a bucket to a fork or grapple.
Loader machines are used for many earthmoving, transporting materials, site preparation, and industrial material handling. Loader machines' unique combination of versatility and efficiency allows for them to be cornerstones of all modern construction operations and material handling operations.