Equipment
Bucket
1–2 m³2.7–3 m³3.4–4.5 m³5–6 m³Over 7 m³
Wheel Loaders
A wheel loader is a versatile machine that is used for lifting, loading and transporting heavy materials such as debris, sand, soil, and gravel. They have large, rugged wheels for traversing a variety of terrain and are widely used in construction, mining, agriculture, and material handling applications. Wheel loaders are available in various sizes, from small, compact models for light-duty operations to large weapons of mass earthmoving for heavyweight applications. They are crucial for site prep, stockpiling, and truck loading.
1 — 2m³ wheel loaders
The most compact wheel loaders available for hire — suited to landscaping, small residential jobs, and confined sites where manoeuvrability matters most.
2.7 — 3m³ wheel loaders
A step up in bucket size for general construction and material handling — enough capacity for everyday loading without the bulk of a larger machine.
3.4 — 4.5m³ wheel loaders
The most widely used wheel loader class in Australian construction — versatile enough for general earthworks, quarrying, and civil projects moving moderate volumes.
5 — 6m³ wheel loaders
Heavy-duty loaders built for high-production sites — quarrying, bulk earthworks, and large-scale material handling where output per cycle matters most.
7m³ plus wheel loaders
The largest wheel loaders available for hire — purpose-built for mining and major quarry operations moving the greatest volume of material per load.
Wheel Loader Hire Suppliers
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Equipment
Bucket
1–2 m³2.7–3 m³3.4–4.5 m³5–6 m³
Equipment
Bucket
2.7–3 m³3.4–4.5 m³5–6 m³
Equipment
Bucket
1–2 m³3.4–4.5 m³5–6 m³Over 7 m³
Equipment
Bucket
1–2 m³2.7–3 m³3.4–4.5 m³5–6 m³Over 7 m³
Equipment
Bucket
5–6 m³Over 7 m³
Equipment
Bucket
2.7–3 m³3.4–4.5 m³5–6 m³
Equipment
Bucket
3.4–4.5 m³5–6 m³
Equipment
Bucket
2.7–3 m³3.4–4.5 m³
Equipment
Bucket
3.4–4.5 m³
Equipment
Bucket
1–2 m³3.4–4.5 m³
Equipment
Bucket
3.4–4.5 m³5–6 m³
Equipment
Bucket
1–2 m³2.7–3 m³
Equipment
Bucket
2.7–3 m³
Wheel Loader Hire Guides
Read up on guides about wheel loaders, including how they work, the types of job-sites where they’re usually used, and how they compare to other loading equipment out there.
Attachments for wheel loaders mount onto the machine’s lift arms in place of, or alongside, the standard bucket, changing what the loader can pick up, carry or process without changing the loader itself. Quotor’s guide to what a wheel loader is covers how the base machine works; this piece focuses on what’s available, what each attachment is built for, and which one suits the job.
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Choose the Right Loader for Your Job
From small site work to large-scale earthmoving. Select the category that fits your job.
A mix between a front-end loader and a mini excavator, used for digging, trenching, and moving materials.
Compact loaders similar to Skid Steers but with rubber tracks for additional traction on uneven terrains.
A small highly maneuverable loader designed for tight spaces, landscaping and small construction jobs.
A portable, lightweight, small loader that can fit in a truck, for use in residential, landscaping, and small construction projects.
A wheel loader configured for multi-purpose work, featuring increased reach and attachment versatility for handling pallets, forks, buckets, and specialised tools efficiently.
An all-terrain, multi-purpose machine with large tyres used for hauling and material handling.
Heavy earthmoving loaders with steal tracks instead of wheels, for better traction on soft, muddy ground.