Front Loader
The front loader (also called a front end loader, bucket loader, scoop loader or simply shovel) is really a tractor that has normal wheels. It has a square wide tilt able bucket on the front on the end of hydraulic arms for lifting and moving matter or objects around.
It may be a permanent fixture to the tractor, or can be removable. There are also other attachments that can replace the bucket for other uses such as forks or a hydraulically controlled bucket.
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Cranes
The crane is a platform or tower that through cables, hydraulics, and pulleys can raise and lower materials. They used in both the construction and large/heavy item manufacturing businesses. In construction, they are usually temporary. Either set on the ground, or mounted on a special purpose vehicle.
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Forklift
The forklift is a very useful tool, whether in a factory, out in the stockyard, or even on construction sites. They are more or less a specialized vehicle with hydraulics in the front to lift 2 forks that push forward. Some can tilt back as well for better hold on their cargo. They are usually used to move cargo loaded on pallets (or skids). The forklift was developed in 1920, and has been a valuable tool for manufacturing and warehousing sites ever since.
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Backhoe Loader
The backhoe loader (also called loader backhoe) is used in excavation and civil engineering. It is a tractor, with a front shovel and bucket, as well as a backhoe on the rear. Cause of their smaller size, and maneuverability, the backhoe loader is great for small construction projects and excavation work.
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