General

Front-end loaders are used to move aggregate from the stockpile into the haul truck. Figure 7-42 shows a typical front-end loader. Loaders, like all equipment, must be in good mechanical condition. There are no particular components or adjustments that inspectors should monitor. More important than the machine itself, is the way it is operated.
Front-End Loader. (click in image to see full-size image)
Figure 7-47. Front-End Loader.