What is a common use of the loader bucket configuration?

The loader bucket configuration is primarily designed for transporting materials. This configuration allows the loader to scoop up materials, like soil, gravel, or debris, and move them from one location to another efficiently. The shape and size of the bucket facilitate the easy collection of loose materials, making it an ideal tool for loading and moving bulk items across a job site.

While grading, demolition, and excavation are tasks that can be performed with a backhoe loader, these typically involve different configurations or attachments tailored for those specific activities. For example, grading often involves using a specialized attachable blade that levels surfaces, while demolition might be better suited for attachments like hydraulic hammers. Excavation usually relies on the dipper or bucket of the backhoe arm rather than the loader bucket. Hence, the loader bucket's primary role is transporting materials, distinguishing it from other functions that the backhoe loader can perform.