Most Common Types of Wheel Loaders for Construction

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High-efficiency wheel loaders in Malaysia

Wheel loaders in Malaysia are an important piece of equipment for construction projects.

As a contractor, you are responsible for prepping your operators with the right wheel loader that best fits the project work. After all, a contractor’s priority is to provide a safer and increased working efficiency environment for your skillful operators.

What is a wheel loader?

A loader is a piece of heavy equipment widely used for loading, moving materials, or debris from one place to another for construction and other site work. Also, it is known as a tractor but is a front mounter with a huge bucket. This wheel loader bucket is connected to two arms on the sides. And, this attachment is either permanent or removable.

What are the uses of loaders for construction?

  • Basically, there are many functions of loader in construction. These wheel loaders are widely used for loading materials into other vehicles such as trucks.
  • For clearing the rubble and waste materials in the construction area.
  • To lay pipes
  • For digging purposes but is not able to dig very deep below the ground.
  • To remove a pile of waste materials from a particular place to the dumping site or into a dumping truck.

Which wheel loader is best in Malaysia?

Luxury cabin decoration

Wheel Loader ZL30H-5

Technical Specifications

  • Engine type: Cummins 6BT5.9
  • Rated power: 97kW 130HP@2200rpm
  • Operating weight: 10200kg
  • Rated Bucket Capacity: 1.7m3
  • Transmission Type: Columned, spur gear constantly in mesh straight-gear, parallel shaft, power-shift
  • Brake System: Dual air-over hydraulic circuit system, four-wheel & disk brake

ZL30H-5

This construction wheel loader is fully tested and has a reliable fixed-shaft transmission. Also, it comes along with a 3-element torque converter verified by the wheel loader manufacturer. Its improved working equipment feature provides a bigger breakout force (Max: 96000 N) and higher work efficiency.

Other maximum capacities include:

  • Maximum traction: 83000 N
  • Maximum climbing ability: 30°
  • Rated load: 3000kg.

On top of that, Wheel Loader ZL30H-5 comes with a luxury cabin decoration and air-conditioned cabin to provide comfort to the operator. The wheel loader manufacturer approves its good performance, reliability, and superior serviceability.

Wheel Loader ZL30H-5 also tags along with dual-pump confluent hydraulic and steering system that is highly efficient and sensitive. Its key reliability is enhanced with its key international brand components.

Choice of Loader engine

Technical Specifications

  • Engine type: Cummins 6LTAA 9.3-220
  • Rated power: 162kW@2200rpm
  • Operating weight: 17300kg
  • Rated Bucket Capacity: 3.0m3
  • Transmission Type: Powershift, spur gear constant-mesh
  • Brake System: Caplier disc brake, Air over oil activate 4 wheel brake

ZL50H-5

Besides, if you want to have an option of engine brands, you can have this construction loader machine as your pick. Approved by wheel loader manufacturers, Wheel Loader ZL50H-5 is equipped with a reliable Cummins engine or Shangchai engine.

Futhermore, it comes with 3 forward and 3 reverse power shift transmission. It also has a combined seal cylinder that obtains high seal performance and more reliability.

Wheel loader with adjustable steering wheel

Wheel-Loader-ZL50G-6

Technical Specifications

  • Engine type: Cummins 6LTAA 9.3-220
  • Rated power: 162kW 211HP@2200rpm
  • Operating weight: 17200kg
  • Rated Bucket Capacity: 3.0m3
  • Transmission Type: ZF Technology with 3-elements single-stage and single-phase operating wheel
  • Brake System: Dual air-over hydraulic system, four-wheel, disk brake

ZL50G-6

Adding on, this wheel loader model is unique for its easy, accurate, and flexible single-handle PPC system. It is fully tested and has reliable fixed-shaft transmission alongside a 3-element torque converter. Also, wheel Loader ZL50G-6 is verified to have good performance, reliability, and superior serviceability as well.

Moreover, it has a patent streamlined body, humanistic cab, and adjustable steering wheel to provide operators more space and comfort during work execution. Just as the Wheel Loader ZL50H-5, this wheel loader comes with a dual-pump confluent hydraulic and steering system that is highly efficient and sensitive.

Other operating capabilities include:

  • Breakout force (max): 170kN
  • Traction (max): 175kN
  • Climbing ability (max): 30°
  • Rated load: 5000kg

Lastly, the components in this heavy machinery are made of key international brands to serve high-quality services.

Construction wheel loader with ZF Technology transmission

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Technical Specifications

  • Engine type: Cummins 6LTAA 9.3-220
  • Rated power: 162kW @2200rpm
  • Operating weight: 17200kg
  • Rated Bucket Capacity: 3.0m3
  • Transmission Type: ZF Technology
  • Brake System: Wet-Type

ZL50G-6

The best feature of this construction loader model is the transmission type that is of ZF technology. It comes with a fully tested and reliable fixed-shaft transmission and a 3-element torque converter. As for the brake, this heavy machinery uses the Komatsu technology wet brake drive axle that gives the wheel loader a rough, safe and reliable structure.

ALso, it comes with easy, accurate and flexible single-handle PPC system. Most of its features are similar to the ZL50G-6 model. So, the obvious difference is the Komatsu technology wet brake drive axle for better grip.

High capacity cooling system

ZL60H-2

Technical Specifications

  • Engine type: ShangChai SC11CB240.1G2B1
  • Rated power: 175kW@2200rpm
  • Operating weight: 19500kg
  • Rated Bucket Capacity: 3.7m3
  • Transmission Type: ZF Technology
  • Brake System: Dual chamber dual piping air-over-oil caliper disc brake, actuate 4 wheels

ZL60H-2

This heavy construction wheel loader comes with ZF technology that is fully tested and reliable fixed-shaft transmission as well as a 3-element torque converter. Unlike other models, this wheel loader comes with 4 forward and 3 reverse power shift transmission. This means it has better work efficiency. Along with these components, ZL60H-2 is specialised for its high capacity cooling system.

Biggest loader capacity

ZL75H

Technical Specifications

  • Engine type: Cummins M11-C290
  • Rated power: 216kW@2100rpm
  • Operating weight: 23500kg
  • Rated Bucket Capacity: 4.2m3
  • Transmission Type: ZF Technology
  • Brake System: Wet-Type

ZL75H-2

Basically, the biggest capacity among wheel loaders for construction is the ZL75H. It has a Cummins M11-C290 engine that has greater strength to endure a heavy workload. This heavy machinery also has a sealed cylinder to achieve higher performance and more reliability.

Additionally, this wheel loader has the famous original GRAZIANO wet-type axle that enhances smoothness at work. Other features would be the 4 forward 3 reverse power shift transmission and kick-down switch that allows better efficiency and easy operation.

Moreover, this wheel loader is the most convenient because it has a load-sensed full hydraulic steering system with dual-pump confluent flow working hydraulic and steering system. Also, the bucket has an automatic leveling ability. It comes with a dual brake valve and dual-pipe full hydraulic brake as well as central lubrication.

The biggest selling point here is with many features and functions into account, you can also save on fuel consumption. Hence, being your biggest win.

How to maintain a wheel loader for construction?

  • Use properly trained operators
  • Wheel loader attachments
  • Wheel loader tire treads and inflation
  • Fluids, oils, and filters
  • Cooling system

Read more on how to maintain a wheel loader. 

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