A wheel loader is a type of construction equipment mainly used for transporting materials on construction sites, mines, quarries, landfills and other industrial applications. Wheel loaders are equipped with a large bucket attachment on the front that allows them to pick up and transport large quantities of materials such as sand, gravel, soil, debris, snow and other loose materials. A wheel loader is equipped with four wheels that are powered by a hydraulic drive. Most wheel loaders have four-wheel drive, which gives them good traction and maneuverability on a variety of surfaces. The size of a wheel loader varies depending on the application and operating conditions, from small machines used for gardening and landscaping work to large machines used in the mining industry or on large construction sites.