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Do we need self-levelling hydraulics on our front end, compact mini loaders?

We all have read many articles by now, about the advantages of a double boom over the limitations of the traditional design of a single boom, when it comes to articulated compact mini loaders. Levelling of loads with advantages of reach is the most desired outcome expected from a front end loader design. Safety of the operator depends on the reliability of a articulated mini loader.

Loading or unloading is more efficient & safer with self-levelling hydraulics systems, which are an important feature to consider when it comes to choosing or buying a mini loader. In most traditional designs, forks must be levelled manually by a loader operator, which can be very dangerous when unloading a pallet off a truck. There is a risk of the pallet slipping off the forks when the arm is lowered. Similarly, the forks must be levelled manually when raising a load to stop the material from spilling back towards the machine and the operator.

Operated by a dedicated self-levelling hydraulic cylinder connected to the boom, allows it to be raised or lowered effectively. The cylinder pushes oil into the bucket cylinder to change the position and keep the bucket (or forks) at level. Thus making the self levelling hydraulic system on a Multione Loader, more reliable and safe.
The great advantage of this self levelling system is over a mechanical linkage system, which is used by other machines, where no extra pivot (and maintenance) points are needed.
Additionally, being hydraulically operated, the MultiOne self-levelling system can be switched off in situations where a machine without self-levelling is more optimal.