Wheel loaders: equipment spotlight

Front end wheel loaders belong to the category of multifunctional construction machinery. They are able to perform both handling and transportation operations. Their versatile nature comes from 2 main features. Firstly, it’s all wheel drive mechanism provides high mobility. Secondly, such loaders can be equipped with different kinds of buckets and other types of attachments.

Other advantages

A wheel loader has an articulated frame to handle loads even in difficult terrain. While operating, both a driving body and a cab move codirectionally with the attached equipment. Such system increases maneuverability of a vehicle while pneumatic wheels improve the rate of depreciation. All of this enables front end loaders to work effectively not only within one site but between several construction zones as well. Moreover, they are not afraid of severe climate conditions.

Noteworthy details

Running a wheel loader, special attention should be paid to the tyres. The wheels are exposed to intense pressure when the bucket is digging into the bulk. To prolong durability of the tyres it’s good to use special protection chains that have different modifications according to the safety degrees.

Although wheel loaders are really flexible vehicles, they shouldn’t be used on sites with cohesive soil. This is the prerogative of open-mine excavators.

Since the 60’s and till the present day, wheel loaders Caterpillar take the dominant positions in this market segment.

While choosing wheel loaders for sale it’s reasonable to deal with experienced sellers, well-known for reliability. Besides, you need to perform regular maintenance checks in specialized service centers with proper diagnostic equipment.