Types of Engines for Your Loader

Types of Engines for Your Loader

When looking to buy a new loader you will see that the engines vary between types and brands of loaders. Just like loaders come in lots of different sizes and designs, so do the engines that power them. Engines can vary in size, fuel type, number of cylinders, and ignition type. To find the right loader for you, you must know the different types of engines that go in them. Here’s a look at the most common types of engines that you will see in loaders.  

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New Holland: Get to Know the Brand 

New Holland: Get to Know the Brand 

Founded in 1895 in New Holland, Pennsylvania, the New Holland Machine Company has long manufactured engine parts and machinery from agriculture to construction. Raised from humble beginnings in a Mennonite family, handyman Abram Zimmerman initially used his talents to repair and craft farming parts out of his father’s blacksmith shop. From there, he used his intellect and creativity to sell more advanced equipment to farmers, such as the German Otto 4-cycle and Columbus engines. While this brought in significant profits to the shop, Abram wasn’t satisfied with just selling engines; rather, by honing his skills, Zimmerman looked to manufacture his own engine.  

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Employee Spotlight – Claudia Shumaker

Employee Spotlight – Claudia Shumaker

At Loader Parts Source, we employ an amazing team of experts who provide customers with all their loader service needs. It is their dedication, loyalty, and attention to detail that make Loader Parts Source the successful company it is today. One such team member who keeps our services running is Claudia Shumaker, who we sat down with to discuss her role, hobbies, and experiences since joining our team. 

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Hydraulic Oil vs Hydraulic Fluid: What’s the Difference?

Hydraulic Oil vs Hydraulic Fluid: What’s the Difference?

Hydraulic oil vs hydraulic fluid, which one is better for your loader, and what is the difference between the two? You may ask yourself this when making repairs or replacing the hydraulic systems on your loader.  While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are distinct differences. In this blog, we take a deeper look at what hydraulic fluid and oil are and how to use them. 

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Wheel Loader Maintenance: 7 Things You Don’t Want to Miss During Inspection

Wheel Loader Maintenance: 7 Things You Don’t Want to Miss During Inspection

Operators of wheel loaders need to have a standard strategy for wheel loader maintenance on their equipment. From heavy-duty projects to light lifting, wheel loaders can take on severe damage and break if not properly inspected by competent managers. Even with updated training and knowledge of loader schematics, though, operators can sometimes overlook important areas during inspection, leading to operation issues later on. To guarantee the best quality and longevity of your wheel loader, here are some important things to consider and watch out for throughout your wheel loader maintenance inspection. 

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What Can be Remanufactured? 3 Services Loader Parts Source Offers

What Can be Remanufactured? 3 Services Loader Parts Source Offers

Since 2008, Loader Parts Source has grown from offering loader pumps and gears to providing a wide array of remanufactured parts to customers. Anything from internal mechanics to the tiniest of components, Loader Parts Source can remanufacture, refinish, or repair for reasonable prices. When it comes to remanufactured loader parts, though, finding exactly the part you need for your specific loader can be tricky if you don’t know what’s available. Here, we lay out exactly what Loader Parts Source pieces are remanufactured and serviced to customers. 

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Remanufacturing and Recycling: How Remanufacturing Can Help the Environment

Remanufacturing and Recycling: How Remanufacturing Can Help the Environment

Few people consider saving the environment as possible within industrial manufacturing. At Loader Parts Source, however, we offer services in remanufacturing and recycling to restore customer engine components to top condition. How does this help the environment, though? Let’s discuss the remanufacturing and recycling processes and how they support both customers and the environment.  

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2 Types of Gear Pumps (And Their Uses) 

2 Types of Gear Pumps (And Their Uses) 

Does your loader require maintenance, but you’re uncertain what parts to choose? Parts vary depending on the project, especially for gear pumps since they push fuels and oils to power the engine in 2 different designs. Unsure of which choice best suits your loader? Let’s examine the 2 types of gear pumps and their uses in loaders together. 

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7 Ways to Use Your Loader for Summer Landscaping

7 Ways to Use Your Loader for Summer Landscaping

There’s never enough time to complete summer landscaping projects. Between work, family, and vacations the summer just flies by, and you never make as much progress as you’d like! Well, few realize how a skid steer loader can help quickly complete these massive projects. Let’s look at some of the ways you can use a loader for summer landscaping. 

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