Front Loader
Tractor-mounted loader frame for buckets, pallet forks, bale tools and other attachments.
What it is used for
Tractor-mounted loader frame for buckets, pallet forks, bale tools and other attachments.
How to operate it
Fit a compatible loader frame to a tractor that supports it, attach the desired tool, approach loads slowly and keep heavy loads low while travelling.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible tractor front-loader attacher | Mount loader arms to a tractor configured for a front loader. | The tractor must offer the correct front-loader attachment option. |
| Front-loader bucket | Load loose material such as grain, silage, manure and soil-like materials. | Use a front-loader version of the tool. |
| Front-loader pallet fork | Lift pallets and big bags. | Front-loader tool interface required. |
| Front-loader bale tool | Move round/square bales. | Choose a tool suitable for the bale shape/size. |
Base-game equipment examples
| Machine / tool | Compatible with | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Case IH L630 | Compatible Case IH tractor configurations offering this loader | Carries front-loader tools |
| CLAAS FL 140 | Compatible CLAAS tractor configurations | Carries front-loader tools |
| Hauer XB 150 | Compatible tractors with the matching Hauer/front-loader attacher | Carries front-loader tools |
| Hauer XB 190 | Compatible higher-power tractor configurations | Carries front-loader tools |
| John Deere 623R | Compatible John Deere tractor configurations | Carries front-loader tools |
| John Deere 663R | Compatible John Deere tractor configurations | Carries front-loader tools |
| John Deere 683R | Compatible John Deere tractor configurations | Carries front-loader tools |
| John Deere 700M | Compatible high-power John Deere tractor configuration | Carries front-loader tools |
| Kubota M77 | Compatible Kubota tractor configuration | Carries front-loader tools |
| Quicke Q4M | Compatible tractors configured for Q4M | Carries front-loader tools |
| Quicke Q6M | Compatible tractors configured for Q6M | Carries front-loader tools |
| Quicke Q7M | Compatible tractors configured for Q7M | Carries front-loader tools |
Procedure
- Fit the front loader with an attachment suited to the load: bucket for loose material, pallet fork for pallets, bale tool for bales, or log tool for timber.
- Approach the load slowly and squarely with the attachment low and level.
- Engage fully under/around the load before lifting; keep heavy loads close to the machine for stability.
- Travel with the load low enough to preserve stability and visibility, especially on slopes/turns.
- At the destination, raise only as much as necessary, place/tip the load gently, then lower the attachment before driving away.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Telehandler for reach.
Wheel loader for heavy bulk work.
Skid steer for tight spaces.
Practical tips
- Counterweight the rear of the tractor when lifting heavy loads.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.