A medium-size wheel loader can be a strong choice when a compact loader no longer provides enough bucket capacity, loading height or hourly production, but a large quarry or mining loader would be unnecessary. For construction contractors, aggregate yards and smaller quarry operations, this class can offer a useful balance between production, maneuverability, transport requirements and operating cost. The right machine should be selected around the material, truck size, loading cycle, required production and jobsite conditions. Used buyers also need to examine tires, articulation joints, loader linkage, hydraulics, transmission, bucket wear and previous application. This guide explains when a medium ...
