front end loader

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Noun[edit]

front end loader (plural front end loaders)

  1. A piece of tractor mounted construction equipment consisting of a scoop on the end of hydraulic arms.

Usage notes[edit]

  • When this equipment has a rear digging arm as well, the entire unit is often referred to as a backhoe.