Loaders are core machinery in earthmoving construction, primarily used for shoveling and loading bulk materials such as soil, sand, gravel, and coal. They can also lightly excavate ores and hard soil. With attachments, they can also perform bulldozing, lifting, and timber loading/unloading operations. Due to their high operating speed, efficiency, and mobility, they are widely used in highways, railways, mines, ports, and other scenarios.
Loaders come in various types. Based on power, they can be divided into fuel-powered, electric, and hybrid models. Electric loaders have zero emissions and low energy consumption, making them particularly economical in stationary environments. Based on their walking mechanism, they can be divided into wheeled and tracked types; the former is flexible and efficient, while the latter has strong off-road capabilities.