How many types of loaders are you familiar with? Do they really serve the same purpose?

Loader is a versatile earth moving machinery and equipment, which can be divided into various types according to different classification criteria, and each type of loader has its specific application 

areas. Here are some common types of loaders and their applications:

1. Classified according to engine power:

   - Small loaders (power less than 74kW): suitable for light duty operations such as small construction sites or farms.

   - Medium loaders (power between 74-147kW): suitable for general earthmoving works.

   - Large loaders (power between 147-515kW): suitable for large mines and heavy construction sites.

   - Extra-large loader (power greater than 515kW): for super-large projects, such as large open-pit mines.

2. Classified according to the transmission form:

   - Hydraulic-mechanical transmission loader: has better driving performance and climbing ability, applicable to a variety of operating environments.

   - Hydraulic drive loader: easy to operate, usually used for small loaders.

   - Electric power transmission loader: stepless speed regulation, reliable work, applicable to large loaders.

3. Classified according to traveling structure:

   - Tire loader: good maneuverability, fast speed, suitable for general road surface and construction site.

   - Crawler loader: small grounding specific pressure, good passability, suitable for soft or rugged ground.

4. Classified according to loading and unloading methods:

   - Front unloading loader: simple structure, high operating efficiency, suitable for all kinds of work sites.

   - Rotary loader: can unload sideways without turning around, suitable for narrow sites.

5. Classified according to working devices:

   - Loaders can be equipped with different working devices, such as buckets, grabs, forklift attachments, crushing hammers, etc., to meet different operational needs.

6. Special-purpose loaders:

   - Plateau-type loader: suitable for high altitude areas with stronger engine and adaptability.

   - Cold type loader: suitable for low temperature environment, with special lubrication and anti-freezing design.

7. skid steer loader:

   - Small, flexible, can quickly change a variety of attachments, suitable for urban construction and narrow space operation.

8. telescopic boom loader:

   - Has a long operating range and is suitable for operations that require loading or unloading over long distances.

9. off-road loader:

   - Rugged construction and strong off-road capability, suitable for operations in the field or in harsh environments.

Each type of loader, depending on its design and function, can perform different tasks, including but not limited to:

- Loading and transporting bulk materials such as soil, sand, gravel, coal, etc.

- Loading, transporting and unloading materials at construction sites.

- Perform loading and initial crushing of ores at mining sites.

- Land preparation, fertilization and harvesting operations in the agricultural sector.

- Loading, unloading and stacking of goods in ports and logistics centers.

- River dredging and earthmoving in water conservancy projects.

The versatility and adaptability of loaders make them indispensable in earthmoving projects.