{ "type": "article-standard", "settings": {}, "author": "Simon Blackburn", "blog_id": "", "body_html": "", "created_at": "25.10.2022", "content": "<h4 class="mt-0"><strong>What is a Wheel Loader?</strong></h4> <p>Just to confirm, we're all on the same page… wheel loaders are a strong piece of heavy equipment, usually found on construction sites and in agricultural settings. Wheel loaders are versatile machines. However, they are most commonly used to transport bulk material from A to B. As they are the larger and more powerful cousins of a skid steer, they're the perfect machine for a big job. They are available in 3 sizes; small/compact, mid-sized and large. </p> <h4><strong>What are the different kinds of Wheel Loaders?</strong></h4> <p>There are two groups of wheel loaders… light and heavy loaders. These groups are relatively self-explanatory as light loaders are smaller and used to transport lighter materials. They're great for tighter spaces and provide a lot of versatility within a compact machine. As usual, attachments can be employed for a variety of jobs.</p> <p>Large wheel loaders can also be classified as heavy loaders. These are great for big jobs, increasing efficiency and reducing operating costs, time and effort. Similar to light loaders, different attachments can increase the versatility of heavy loaders.</p> <h4><strong>What's the best Wheel Loader for my farm?</strong></h4> <p>So in saying all of this, what do you need? Like anything we have spoken about, it depends.</p> <p>Whilst we can't recommend a wheel loader without speaking to you about your individual needs, we can help you out in recommending things to consider when purchasing a wheel loader.</p> <p>The first place to start is obviously size. What size do you need? This will depend on how much material you need to transport, including the size and weight, what speed you'd like your loader to be capable of, and what other machines you'll be utilising on the job.</p> <p>Second, think about your work site. What will the wheel loader have to deal with, such as sandy conditions or heavy vegetation. If your loader requires extra durability, this is a consideration to make.</p> <p>Attachments. Ensure your wheel loader will suit the attachments you already have or that it's able to fit the attachments you require. It's unlikely you'll come across a wheel loader that isn't versatile in this area, but it's always important to double-check, just in case!</p> <p>Finally, consider how serviceable your wheel loader is and the dealer's support and warranties that are provided with the machine. This may be a reflection of how convenient it is to service, or looking into previous customers' experience with the customer service from a dealer, and noticeably what warranty the machine comes with. </p> <h5 class="hr-2"><strong>Sources</strong></h5> <p><a href="https://www.plantandequipment.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-wheel-loaders">https://www.plantandequipment.com/blog/what-are-the-different-types-of-wheel-loaders</a></p> <p><a href="https://compactequip.com/wheel-loaders/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-compact-wheel-loader/">https://compactequip.com/wheel-loaders/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-compact-wheel-loader/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.eeaustralia.com.au/resources/what-to-consider-when-buying-a-wheel-loader/">https://www.eeaustralia.com.au/resources/what-to-consider-when-buying-a-wheel-loader/</a></p>", "excerpt": "<meta charset="utf-8"><span>Whilst we can't recommend a wheel loader without speaking to you about your needs, we can help you out in recommending things to consider when purchasing a wheel loader.</span>", "excerpt_or_content": "<meta charset="utf-8"><span>Whilst we can't recommend a wheel loader without speaking to you about your needs, we can help you out in recommending things to consider when purchasing a wheel loader.</span>", "handle": "the-himac-herald/what-is-the-best-wheel-loader-for-farm-use", "id": "559311225014", "image": { "alt": "What's the Best Wheel Loader for Farm Use?", "src": "//himac.com.au/cdn/shop/articles/himac-attachments-blog-best-wheel-loader-for-farm-use_1x1.jpg?v=1666927137" }, "published_at": "25.03.2022", "summary_html": "", "tags": [ "farming", "farming equipment", "heavy equipment", "purchasing equipment", "wheel loaders" ], "template_suffix": "", "title": "What's the Best Wheel Loader for Farm Use?", "updated_at": "2022-10-28 11:26:50 +0800", "user_id": "", "next_article": "", "previous_article": "" }