Four Ways to Use Your Wheel Loader

Wheel loaders are sturdy and versatile machines that are a must-have for most construction projects. They can handle various tasks, including landscaping, earthmoving, waste management, and snow removal.

If you need a little more convincing to buy a wheel loader for your job site, refer to this guide, where we have highlighted four of our favorite uses of this machine. If you have more questions, connect with our experts to get them addressed. RECO Equipment proudly serves the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

1. Remove Unwanted Materials

All work sites have to regularly deal with plenty of unwanted materials like old bark after replacing it with new bark or piles of dirt after digging holes. Manually removing these materials can be a time-consuming and tedious job, so you'll want to accomplish this chore with your wheel loader.

These pieces of equipment come with attached buckets, which can be used to scoop up bulky materials. If you want to increase the capacity of your bucket, get a bucket attachment of sufficient size instead.

2. Dig Holes

Next, you can use your wheel loader’s bucket to dig into the earth and make holes. You can hydraulically turn your bucket upward to scoop up the scraped dirt and continue excavating until you have the hole as deep and wide as you need.

3. Transport Materials Around Your Work Site

You’ll likely need to regularly transport plenty of materials from one location at your job site to the next. Use your wheel loader’s bucket to bring whatever materials you need to your workspace, including metal bars, bricks, wood chips, soil, mulch, and more. While your machine does all the heavy lifting tasks at your job site, you can focus your time and resources on other projects.

4. Grade The Land

In addition to the above, you can use your wheel loader to reshape the ground’s surface at your construction site. From preparing the land for your project and fixing a drainage issue to making a concrete patio—you can use your machine in a variety of different situations.

When grading the land with your wheel loader, remember to take it slow and easy. You’ll want to work in sections at a lower speed and back-drag while grading. Set your bucket at a slant before you start to grade away and drag it at around a 70-degree angle. This way, you can grade your land without causing any damage to the ground.

We hope this guide helps you familiarize yourself with the various uses of a wheel loader. Are you ready to explore a few models in person? Come down to RECO Equipment, where we have an extensive inventory of wheel loaders for sale. Our friendly team can give you a complete tour of the available options and help you select a model that suits you perfectly. To look at what we have available, swing by our dealership, where we happily welcome those from Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.