What sets an Intrepid articulating loader apart from the rest? Why the Intrepid is the best mini articulating loader.

Mini articulating loaders, or small articulated loaders as some industry professionals like to call them, have steadily grown in popularity during the last decade. Different brands and colors are now available to the landscaper, tree care specialist, farmer, and others. With that, choosing what brand to buy hasn’t become any easier. With so many options available, what should a buyer be looking for when purchasing one? And why is the Intrepid the best mini articulating loader?

1. Build quality. When looking at a loader, inspect the frame at for potential weak points. One should pay close attention to the mount plate, how the mount plate is connected to the loader arm, articulation joint, and where the loader arm connects to the frame. Where the wheel motors or axles are hung into the frame, there should be no way for the wheel motor or axle to be torn from the frame through long-term stress. The aforementioned points are notable for being the most stressed points in a wheel loader. The welds should be uniform and consistent, showing a smooth ripple and proper penetration. Intrepid loaders are built in Belgium, where they are welded both manually and robotically, ensuring quality throughout the production process.
   
2. Components. Manufacturers can decide to go cheap on components, and you will pay the price later. High-quality engines, electrical components, controls, and hydraulics are typically Western or Japanese-built. Intrepid loaders are equipped with Poclain wheel motors, Bosch hydraulics, and Kubota/Yanmar engines. These are top-of-the-line components with a great reputation and after-sales guarantee.
   
3. Operator visibility and comfort. Intrepid loaders are ‘rear-seated’, where the operator sits on the rear half of the machine. When steering, the loader’s front half moves without the operator moving with it. Throughout the whole Intrepid loader line-up, the operator is seated on top of and above the engine, resulting in near-zero tail swing. Intrepid articulating loaders are the ONLY machines with that feature throughout the whole line-up. With great forward and backward visibility to the operator, and no tail-swing, Intrepid loaders are easy for first-time operators.
   
4. Maintenance access. All red covers of an Intrepid loader are removable, providing mechanics with excellent access to the engine and hydraulic components. Ease of maintenance and simple engineering, without the overuse of fuses and relays, make Intrepid loaders unparalleled in the field. Intrepid loaders last longer and suffer less downtime than competing machines.

Intrepid loaders are arguably the best mini articulating loaders in the market, but the best testimony comes from our customers. Find our social media in the links below, or read our testimonials to find out how Intrepid loader customers experience them!