A Guide To Loader Attachments

Loader attachments make it possible to broaden the operational capabilities of tracked and wheeled models, adding new functionalities and improving productivity in the process. Here is a quick look at just some of the attachment options that can be rented or purchased outright.

Maintenance Attachments
Loader manufacturer Bobcat is a key player in the attachment market and makes many add-ons which are specially designed to assist in clean-up operations and other general land maintenance tasks.

You can convert a loader into a foliage-munching machine with a wood chipper attachment, for example. There are also attachments designed to clear larger pieces of detritus from sandy surfaces, or to sweep debris from cluttered sites and take on mowing duties to bring grass under control.

Specialist Attachments
Loaders can scoop and dump loose materials using a standard bucket, but sometimes a more proactive approach is required to make them effective members of an earthworks team.

With the addition of a trencher tool, a loader will be able to dig out entire trenches, with depths varying between 60 centimetres and 1.5 metres. You can also invest in a hydraulic breaker attachment, which will hammer through and break up even the toughest surfaces, making them much easier to work with.

There are even more specialised attachments on offer, such as the tree transplanter which. This handy tool is designed to make it easy to pick up small trees and move them, safely and in-tact, to a different location where they can be replanted.