Choosing wheel loaders for the job
Bucket size must suit material density, tipping load and truck height. Buyers should consider breakout force, dump clearance, coupler system, tire cost and whether the machine will spend more time loading, carrying or handling forks.
Machine classes
- Compact
- Small
- Mid-size
- Large production
- High-lift and waste-handler configurations
Specifications that matter
- Operating weight
- Horsepower
- Bucket capacity
- Breakout force
- Tipping load
- Dump clearance
- Tire size and condition
Used-equipment inspection priorities
- Check centre articulation and steering play
- Inspect tires for matched size, cuts and remaining life
- Load the hydraulics and inspect lift-arm, bucket and coupler pins