Bucket Terminology: Wheel Loaders
Bucket Terminology: Wheel Loaders
Bucket Terminology: Wheel Loaders
Wheel Loaders
As in other parts of the heavy equipment industry, there are numerous terms used to describe the same
thing. We've picked on some of the common terms and their synonyms that are used when describing
Wheel Loader Buckets. Wherever possible we have used hot links to pictures and diagrams to
graphically define terms instead of using written definitions.
Link to our page Wheel Loader Buckets for descriptions and photos of many different types of buckets
or to our Field Worksheet page for a handy form to be used when gathering information to establish the
capacity.
Wedge Bottom
Construction
Wedge Bottom
Construction
Skid Bar &
Heel Plate Showing
plus
Extra Intermediate Wear Bars
Flat Bottom
Straight Edge
c/w Bolt on Adapters & Teeth
featuring
"Corner Guard" outside
adapters
Base Edge Types
Wheel Loader Buckets