Front loaders find their use in the construction and mining industries. They can perfectly cope with loading any bulk materials and can be used in soil development, excavation and leveling work.
Such special equipment, equipped with attachments (snow removal device, auger, blade, hydraulic hammer, pliers, etc.), is used in agriculture and logging, as well as when performing various works in municipal municipal organizations.
Thanks to the use of such attachments, one machine can perform many different processes - raking, cleaning, carrying, pouring, and so on.
Russian-made front loaders are produced at tractor factories (concerns) located in Chelyabinsk, Orel, St. Petersburg and other cities of our country. It is necessary to consider in detail the popular models of this special equipment.
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PK-30, Ural plant
Loader PK-30
Technical characteristics of this model:
- machine weight – 10700 kg;
- load capacity from 2.7 to 4 tons;
- diesel engine type;
- power 122 hp;
- maximum speed 35 km/h;
- bucket capacity – 1.6 cubic meters;
- The width of the cutting edge of the bucket is 2450 mm.
Advantages of technology:
- high reliability;
- high performance;
- ability to function in difficult conditions;
- low cost compared to similar equipment produced abroad;
- no special care required during operation;
- production using innovative technologies.
Flaws:
- there is no protection on the joints of the lifting mechanism from dust and dirt, which becomes abrasive and can render the equipment unusable within a few years;
- no protection on hoses. If any object gets caught between the operator's station and the bucket, the hydraulic system or steering may be damaged.
The price of such equipment from the manufacturer is 2.5 million rubles . If you purchase this equipment through intermediaries or dealers, then its price can be within 3 million rubles.
The special equipment of this model is a modern, productive machine that will efficiently and quickly perform any loading and processing work.
The high power and lifting capacity of the equipment allows you to lift a large mass of cargo. It is actively used in road construction.
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Terex TL65, Oryol plant
Russian loader Terex TL65
The technical characteristics of this technology include:
- small dimensions, device weight is 9900 kg;
- load capacity 1.5 tons;
- diesel engine type;
- power 85 hp;
- maximum speed 30 km/h;
- bucket capacity – 0.9 cubic meters;
- The width of the cutting edge of the bucket is 1200 mm.
Advantages:
- overall width (1700 mm), allows you to work on narrow construction sites;
- reliability;
- high performance;
- ability to operate in various production conditions;
- low price of the machine compared to similar special equipment produced abroad;
- no special care required during operation;
- use of ultra-modern technologies in the production of individual elements and systems.
Flaws:
- due to its small dimensions, it is not allowed to use the equipment in difficult working conditions;
- unprotected hoses;
- inability to work with cohesive and dense soils.
Price:
If you order such a model of special equipment from the manufacturer, then you will have to pay no more than 1.8 million rubles.
Depending on the location of the dealer, the cost of such a car can vary from 2.0 to 2.2 million rubles.
The modern design of the equipment, technical reliability and small dimensions allow it to be a popular model on the market for such special equipment. The high demand is due to the low price and many advantages of this machine.
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Reasons for popularity
It’s not for nothing that they say that laziness is the engine of progress. A person strives to make his own work easier, and for this they come up with different machines, devices and devices. This includes special equipment.
To complete construction, earthmoving or agricultural work faster and easier, you can use a front loader.
This technique is in high demand due to its versatility. Within one machine, a person receives a scraper, an excavator, and a bulldozer. You can expand the functionality and carry out highly specialized work. For this purpose, replaceable attachments are provided.
Front loaders also optimize the work process. Due to them, you need to spend less time, effort and money. Tasks of varying levels of complexity are completed quite easily and quickly.
This technique is easy to operate and not particularly demanding in terms of maintenance.
Front loaders differ from each other in several ways.
- Base. It can be wheeled or tracked.
- Attachments. This is fork or bucket.
- Duration of work. They are divided into cyclic and continuous loaders.
- Engine. This is mainly an electric motor or a diesel power unit. But gasoline and gas internal combustion engines can also be used.
It is worth adding that front loaders are maneuverable and mobile. With their help, you can perform several tasks, and at the same time.
Special equipment of this type has excellent load capacity with small dimensions and low weight. Plus, the driver-operator has a comfortable cabin at his disposal. Many models are equipped with air conditioning.
“Kirovets” K-702MA-PK6, St. Petersburg
Machine Specifications:
- machine weight – 21000 kg;
- load capacity about 6 tons;
- diesel engine type;
- power 125 hp;
- maximum speed 39 km/h;
- bucket capacity – 4 cubic meters;
- The width of the cutting edge of the bucket is 3200 mm.
“Kirovets” K 702 MA-PK6
Advantages of special equipment:
- multifunctionality;
- high reliability;
- can be used at low (up to -40 degrees) and high (up to +40 degrees) air temperatures;
- low cost;
- It does not require special care;
- Possibility of use in various production conditions.
Disadvantages of this special equipment:
- unprotected hoses;
- inability to work with cohesive and dense soils.
The cost of the car is around 2.0 million rubles.
This special equipment is designed to work with small-piece and bulk materials. Perfectly performs any work related to loading, unloading, and cleaning. If you equip the machine with a special gripper with pliers, then it can be used in a woodworking enterprise as a stacker.
ZTM 216A (ART), Rostov region
Technical characteristics of this model:
- machine weight – 17000 kg;
- load capacity about 3.5 tons;
- diesel engine type;
- power 115 hp;
- maximum speed 30 km/h;
- bucket capacity – from 1.7 to 2.0 cubic meters;
- The width of the cutting edge of the bucket is 2400 mm.
ZTM 216A
Advantages of the technique:
- high performance and reliability;
- low fuel consumption;
- excellent load capacity;
- joystick control in the operator's cabin;
- protection against cab rollover and falling objects.
Disadvantages of the model:
- small bucket capacity;
- low speed of movement;
- inability to work with cohesive and dense soils.
The cost of such special equipment is in the range of 1.7 – 1.85 million rubles.
The design of this front loader provides for the installation of three models of engines and two models of hydromechanical transmissions. Extensively used in warehouses and agriculture.
By changing the working parts, such equipment can be used in ports, quarries, timber processing industries, and so on.
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Where are front loaders used?
With the exception of specialty models, the primary functions of front loaders are material handling, excavation, and site grading. Loaders are also used for road repair and rigging work, garbage collection, moving crushed stone, gravel, sand and other materials.
In addition, the loader can operate in bulldozer mode, transport bulk and lump loads in a bucket, and also tow trailers or other equipment over short distances.
Chetra-60 and Chetra-K12, Cheboksary plant “Promtractor”
The technical characteristics of these two popular models from this manufacturer are as follows:
- load capacity from 6 to 12 tons;
- weight of equipment – 22900 kg;
- Bucket capacity – from 5.5 to 6.8 cubic meters. m.;
- diesel engine type;
- power 238 hp;
- maximum speed 30 km/h;
- The width of the cutting edge of the bucket is 2500 mm.
Chetra-60
The advantages of this technique include the following parameters:
- high performance;
- excellent maneuverability;
- mobility;
- transportability;
- simple design;
- a large set of options;
- reliability of the hydraulic design and control system.
Disadvantages of special equipment:
- inability to work with cohesive and dense soils.
The cost of such a Russian front loader is in the range of 1.7 - 1.95 million rubles (compare with the price of a Manitou loader).
Such special equipment does an excellent job of planning sites, unloading into a dump or onto a vehicle, and loading and unloading piece goods. It is actively used in warehouses, in various quarries and ports, as well as in public utilities and in agriculture.
Leading manufacturers
To simplify your task of choosing a front loader, you should turn to the products of leading companies, and also look at the current rating among the favorites.
Now the leaders of the segment can be called the following companies:
- Volvo.
- ANT.
- XCMG.
- Hyundai.
- Caterpillar.
- Hitachi.
- SDLG.
- Komatsu.
- Longkong (Longgong).
- Amkador.
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Amkodor 333V, Belarusian plant
Specifications:
- load capacity 4 tons;
- weight of equipment – 11500 kg;
- Bucket capacity – 2.3 cubic meters. m.;
- diesel engine type;
- power 205 hp;
- maximum speed 22.6 km/h;
- The width of the cutting edge of the bucket is 2500 mm.
Amkodor 333b
Advantages of the model:
- high performance;
- excellent maneuverability;
- efficiency;
- compactness of equipment;
- mobility;
- transportability;
- simple design;
- a large set of options;
- reliability of the hydraulic design and control system.
Disadvantages of special equipment:
- inability of the machine to operate with cohesive and dense soils.
Most dealer companies sell this car for 2.2 - 2.3 million rubles.
This machine was manufactured in post-Soviet times at the Amkodor plant in Belarus. But it still has excellent technical characteristics and is very popular among construction and road companies in our country.
The company's engineers chose a production line that produced equipment with maximum efficiency and a simple machine design.
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