10 best front loaders

Place

Name

Characteristic in the rating

1	HITACHI ZW180-5A	Best Performance and Reliability
2	Volvo L90F	Resistant to harsh climatic conditions
3	Hyundai HL780-9S	High build quality
4	Komatsu WA380-6	The most reliable engine
5	XCMG LW 300F	Adapted to work in the conditions of the North. Buyer's Best Choice
6	Amkodor 342 V	Great functionality
7	ANT 3000	Affordable service cost
8	SDLG L953F	The best combination of price and quality
9	Molot ZL 30	The most affordable price
10	Longking CDM833	Ease of maintenance and operation

Front loaders perform a huge range of functions in various sectors of the economy. Heavy equipment from different manufacturers, as a rule, has the ability to install additional attachments that expand its functional characteristics, which makes this category of machines one of the most popular and in demand among special equipment.

In recent years, there has been an aggressive expansion of Chinese manufacturers on the domestic market, whose front loaders are distinguished by affordable prices, fairly good build quality and reliability of components (components and assemblies from the USA and EU countries are often used). This review will introduce the reader to the best models of front loaders in the domestic market.The rating was compiled on the basis of technical characteristics, popularity, as well as feedback from owners who have experience in operating the presented special equipment.

TOP 10 best wheel loaders

10 Longking CDM833

★ Ease of maintenance and operation
Country: China
Average price: RUB 3,380,000
Rating (2022): 4.2

The Chinese loader has a fairly powerful engine, which is very similar to the German Deutza engine. The carrying capacity of the machine is 3 tons - this indicator is most in demand in the domestic market. Sufficiently comfortable workplace of the operator is equipped with a heater and air conditioning. Bucket control is quite simple, and is carried out using a joystick.

The owners are generally satisfied with their choice, as they indicate in their reviews. In addition to the great price, the front loader has other advantages. It perfectly copes with the set volumes of tasks, is quite simple in everyday use, has a good margin of safety. When using Chinese equipment in the northern regions of the country, it is necessary to first replace the fluids and gaskets in the hydraulic system - the machine is not prepared to work in difficult conditions.

9 Molot ZL 30

★ The most affordable price
Country: China
Average price: RUB 1,480,725
Rating (2022): 4.3

Another Chinese loader is popular in the domestic market. Its carrying capacity is 3 tons. This is quite enough to use the machine in construction, agriculture and the national economy, at production facilities. Installation of attachments of various functionality is available - a brush for cleaning the territory, a blade, forks and many other modular attachments that significantly expand functionality. At the same time, the main advantage of the model is its price.

There are practically no competitors on the market that can compete in price with Molot front loaders. Despite the high availability, in the reviews of the owners, attention is focused on the sufficient strength and reliability of the equipment. The frame metal has a thickness of 45 mm, permanent all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, time-tested American Cummins engine - these factors also provide the Chinese loader with increased demand in the domestic market.

8 SDLG L953F

★ The best combination of price and quality
Country: China
Average price: RUB 4,850,000
Rating (2022): 4.4

The SDLG front loader is produced at a Chinese state-owned factory, and its quality allows the model to successfully compete with similar products not only in China. To have an idea of the level of assembly and components, just look at the list of countries where these wheel loaders are imported:

Australia, Malaysia;
France, Germany, Sweden;
Iran and other countries of the African and European continents.

In customer reviews, you can find positive assessments of an affordable price and excellent build quality. Reliable components and a responsible approach of the SDLG plant management to the development and creation of front-end loaders (and other special equipment) have become the reason for popularity and ensured a stable demand for Chinese equipment in different countries, including Russia.

7 ANT 3000

★ Affordable service cost
Country: Russia
Average price: RUB 3,490,000
Rating (2022): 4.5

This front loader, produced by the Kovrov Electromechanical Plant, is equipped with a standard bucket with a capacity of 1.8 m³, and has a capacity limit of up to three tons.High-quality and reliable performance of the frame and hydraulic system complement the high performance of the engine. The ANT 3000 uses a JOHN DEERE diesel power plant, developing a power of 74 kW.

Given the more affordable availability of spare parts, in comparison with imported counterparts, the owners note the low financial cost of maintenance and repair, the quality and reliability of components. Sufficiently comfortable driver's seat does not tire, allows you to maintain concentration and performance throughout the working day. Also in the reviews, the cost of the loader is highly appreciated, which has an undeniable advantage in the domestic market.

6 Amkodor 342 V

★ Great functionality
Country: Belarus
Average price: RUB 4,700,000
Rating (2022): 4.6

The load capacity of this front loader is 4 tons, which allows it to be used to solve any tasks for moving goods. High build quality, reliable components and assemblies are the basis for long-term operation, during which the owner only needs to timely replace consumables, perform routine maintenance (lubrication, replace necessary components and parts with an exhausted resource, etc.) and refuel the loader with diesel fuel.

In the reviews, a special place is occupied by positive assessments of additional modules that turn the front loader into a versatile machine capable of performing a wide variety of jobs. The manufacturer produces the following types of attachments:

Crane boom (and its extended modification);
"Jaw" and "paw" grips, loading forks;
Stacker;
Dumps in assortment.

In addition to an affordable price, functionality and ease of maintenance make Amkodor 342V one of the most popular models on the domestic market of special equipment.

5 XCMG LW 300F

★ Adapted to work in the conditions of the North. Buyer's Best Choice
Country: China
Average price: RUB 3,250,000
Rating (2022): 4.6

The Chinese manufacturer has recently entered the world market - its international activity began in 2000. After 7 years, front-end loaders began to be supplied to the Russian market, which were trained and climate adapted to work in low temperatures, which significantly expanded the geography of the use of this Chinese equipment in our country. The company is intensively expanding its dealer network and service centers - every fourth wheel loader sold in Russia has the XCMG logo.

During the operation of this model, the owners did not have any complaints about the manufacturer. A comfortable workspace and intuitive operation reduce the burden on the operator, who is able to maintain the necessary concentration all day long. The reviews note a large margin of safety, reliability of the power plant and hydraulic system. The Chinese forklift is easy to maintain, and the availability of spare parts and consumables significantly reduces repair downtime.

4 Komatsu WA380-6

★ The most reliable engine
Country: Japan
Average price: RUB 14,527,000
Rating (2022): 4.7

One of the distinguishing features of the Japanese front loaders of this brand is the highest quality of assembly, components and parts, as well as a perfect design thought out to the smallest detail.High reliability, combined with unpretentiousness in everyday use, is the reason for the popularity of this brand in the Russian market.

Scheduled timely replacement of consumables and end-of-life components, as well as careful handling by the operator, will allow intensive use of the Komatsu WA380-6 for many years without the need for major repairs. In their reviews, the owners point out the high reliability of these front loaders, the absence of problems in the operation of the engine for more than 7 years of operation (only consumables with approval were used).

3 Hyundai HL780-9S

★ High build quality
Country: South Korea
Average price: RUB 17,894,000
Rating (2022): 4.8

The front loader is equipped with a reliable high-performance 260 kW Cummins engine. Automatic transmission transmits the power of the power plant immediately to all 4 wheels. The 4.8 m³ bucket is capable of lifting up to 8 tons of cargo to a height of 4.1 m.

The cab meets European standards of comfort - ergonomic controls, climate control and heater, audio system. There is also an LCD display located at the level of the loader operator's eyes, which can display operating parameters from the on-board computer or broadcast an overview of the rear view camera (optional). In their reviews, the owners highly appreciate the reliability of the South Korean loader. Easy to maintain, comfortable and high-performance, Hyundai HL780-9S is in stable demand in the domestic market.

2 Volvo L90F

★ Resistant to harsh climatic conditions
Country: Finland (made in China)
Average price: RUB 15,361,000
Rating (2022): 4.9

A feature of this powerful front loader is its adaptation to work in the conditions of the northern regions of Russia. The high reliability of the power plant and the availability of original attachments make it possible to use the machine in various production areas - from construction sites and quarries to logging sites. In addition, it can work with a bucket, the volume of which can vary from 2.7 to 7 m³.

Low noise emission engine, powerful transmission axles, automatic transmission - all this is a hallmark of the Volvo L90F front loader. The reviews also note smooth running, high efficiency of the braking system. A large margin of safety ensures a long period of trouble-free operation.

1 HITACHI ZW180-5A

★ Best Performance and Reliability
Country: Japan
Average price: RUB 11,000,000
Rating (2022): 4.9

The wheel loader is equipped as standard with a 2.7 m³ bucket. The Japanese manufacturer paid great attention not only to reliability, but also to the high level of environmental safety of the manufactured special equipment. In the reviews of the owners, positive assessments of the power plant of the front loader prevail - the Cummins QSB6.7 diesel engine equipped with a turbine has proven itself to be a reliable and durable unit with a large margin of safety. In addition, it is possible to use attachments that expand the functionality of the machine.

The cabin deserves special attention, in which the most comfortable conditions for the driver's work are created.Excellent cabin vibration isolation, internal treatment with a highly effective noise absorber contribute to a high concentration of the operator. In addition, there is a climate control system with dust protection, a comfortable seat and intuitive controls that allow even a beginner with little experience to quickly master the loader.

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Attention! The above information is not a buying guide. For any advice, you should contact the experts!

Yuri Barintsev 0

I think Lonking is undeservedly underestimated here. Their equipment is really without unnecessary bells and whistles, but it is made in such a way that it works without problems even in three shifts. We ourselves use their loaders at the enterprise, so I know what I'm talking about. And in terms of cost, it is more profitable in comparison with many well-known competitors. I can recommend.
villihanko 0

Agree with the commenters above. In vain you cheated SEM. It is worth talking about him. As for me, he is now the best in price and quality. Plus, the achievements of the popular CAT make a Mercedes out of it for cheap.I myself have a loader, grader and bulldozer in the park. For 6 years, he bought, sold, and gave for rent. Nobody had any complaints. People came and returned for our equipment.
Sashloiko 0

We have been working on the SEM668D for several years now and have no complaints. We work in difficult conditions, the machine does an excellent job. Convenient hydraulic control, good traction.
Vadim 0

I don’t know how it is in the North, I haven’t been there, but here in the Voronezh region SEM 656D shows itself perfectly. After all, we also have frosts, sometimes it reaches -30. Starts with a pinch, never had a problem with it. And as for the oils, I agree - it’s better not to save on them and fill them with normal ones, and it’s not known by whom and where they are poured. Generally machine sooooo obedient, manage a pleasure. The cabin is chic, spacious, visibility is excellent. The chair is adjustable in height, can be adjusted to a person of any complexion. Hydraulics is generally flawless, hence the high performance. When the loader was just bought, there were a lot of chuckles in the fist, like the Chinese will not even live to see the winter, they will break. And the 656th has been with us for the fourth year already, and in general there has not been a single serious breakdown, except for trifles. In general, in SEM, from the Chinese campaign, only assembly, the company itself is a daughter of Caterpillar. Accordingly, all components and components are supplied by the Americans, they also control the quality. The Americans once bought this plant and equipped it with their own equipment. So in terms of reliability, the loader can give odds to all well-known brands. A real workhorse, we plow almost seven days a week. We use only a bucket, other attachments without the need.
Yuri 0

And by what criteria was it determined that the XCMG LW 300F is better suited for the north? In the north, roughly speaking, any loader will work well if normal winter oils are poured into engines and gearboxes. Is it possible that the stoves in the cabins blow differently, for some people it’s barely felt at all, and for the second ones it sucks so that you sit in the cabin at -30 overboard, and sweat all over ...
By the way, about the north, I worked for a couple of years as a loader operator in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug on gas bushes, where the equipment was mainly Japanese and Chinese. I myself sat at the helm of the SEM 656D, and in principle it was normal)) The car is quite maneuverable, and there are no problems with cross-country ability, it runs perfectly in snow and mud, until the tire tread is not very dead.
The hydraulics are also normal, in the 656D it seems to be a Caterpillar system. 5.5 tons load capacity, 5 seconds for lifting, 3 seconds for lowering .. And the bucket is normally made, it is loaded with crushed stone to the eyeballs, for all 3.3 cubic meters.
In general, when I got a job on a shift and found out that they would put me on a Chinese loader, I thought that it would be a constant headache with him .. But still I was not disappointed, SAM showed itself well in the north .. Yes, even after this brand became the property Caterpillar, you don’t even have to remember about the infamous "Chinese" assembly .. And the assembly standards are essentially the same as theirs.
Vladimir 0

"Best value for money" I would attribute not to SDLG L953F, but to SEM 655D (no offense to my colleagues who work for SDLG, and no offense to this company, I just express my opinion based on personal experience). So, their characteristics are essentially the same, one and the second have a carrying capacity of 5 tons, and the weight category is the same, except that the EMS weighs less per ton.Even the engines are almost identical, the 655th SAM is labeled G210E24, and the SDLG is G220E23, they literally differ by two digits. Both have 220 hp, the volume and stroke of the pistons are exactly the same, only the SAMovsky has a little less torque. The body kit, roughly speaking, is also the same. Buckets row 3 m3 each. But SAM, when fully loaded, gets 3.3 cubes.
But their boxes are fundamentally different, on SEM 4 forward and 4 back, and on SDLG 2 forward and one back. Accordingly, the speeds are different, the SEM in the 4th forward gear gives out 45 km / h, and the SDLG gives a maximum of 38 km / h.
The bottom line is that it is easier to find spare parts on SEMs, at least in our region. I don’t know about others, maybe somewhere with SEMs it’s more difficult, but with SDLG it’s easier, in general I won’t argue.
EVGENIY BREUSOV 1

And where the loader FOTON LOVOL we used loaders of various brands and in terms of reliability, load capacity and speed of operations with loaders FOTON LOVOL is comparable only to Kamatsu.