Front loaders gained popularity during the last two decades, especially in urban engineering projects and small earthmoving works. Heavy equipment manufacturers offer a wide range of loader sizes and duties.

Front-end loaders (FELs) are popular additions to compact utility tractors and farm tractors. Compact utility tractors, also called CUTs, are small tractors, typically with 10 to 40kW (18 to 50hp) and used primarily for grounds maintenance and landscape chores. [8] There are 2 primary designs of compact tractor FELs, the traditional dogleg designed style and the curved arm style.

The largest loader in the world is LeTourneau L-2350. Currently these large loaders are in production in the Longview, Texas facility. The L-2350 uses a diesel-electric propulsion system similar to that used in a locomotive. [1] Each rubber tired wheel is driven by its own independent electric motor.

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