How to Operate a Wheel Loader (ep. 065)

Wheel loader, front end loader, bucket loader - different names, same type of awesome machinery. In this episode of Inside the Sandbox from Hastings Minnesota, we show you how to operate a Komatsu WA270 wheel loader. This important piece of construction equipment is used to move and load heavy material from job sites all over the world.
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[@hamedrobaty5202]

This has absolutely zero to do with my job by any means, and yet I enjoyed how well and seamless it is explained. Well done mate

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment! Ya never know when you might need to know it!

[@LavkushKumar-mu4fx]

@@HeavyMetalLearning UC up

[@vilenius187]

Thanks to you and KZbin, I can now operate almost any machine at a construction site. Now I just need to find one

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Good luck....ha!

[@andrewdavies9237]

😂😂😂

[@jerryprince9921]

Take any advice from this vid you wont last on a site

[@MsASHBO]

It's not that easy.there are fine touches you gotta'learn or get in order to do some of what was done in the video.

[@TankiOnline1100]

@@someguy920 Ok boomer

[@DenpaKei]

Thank you so much for this. Just got hired as a groundskeeper and while they are going to be training me, I now feel 150% more confident going in.

[@doylee469]

I just started a job as state highway maintenance… they have ALOT of equipment.. they will be starting me on a loader to load salt onto our plows for snow and ice removal. Thanks so much for this man. I told them I know nothing about it.. maybe on my first day using it i’ll suprise them!

[@FarmHandz-cx4rn]

How's the highway maintenance job? Do you still got it? Are you an experienced operator now?

[@thewaltersshow609]

I appreciate the videos. I'm a rookie and appreciate any and all information I can receive about operating loaders. I have about 20 hours on a machine. It sounds, to me, the more hours you put on a machine the better you become. Experience is key.

[@traeygage8647]

I advise all my new operators to watch your videos. Excellent enrty-level info that covers all the basic controls and operational procedures! Thank you for your detailed tutorials!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Love to hear that. Thanks for the comment!

[@thegoodearth7]

As with other videos; simple, straight to the points, and well-taught! I know you are told this a lot, but you really are an excellent teacher!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Appreciate it every time I hear it....thanks!

[@miguelrivas1109]

Thank you I'm new to this area of industry. Very excited to learn! Started my new job as an agriculture hauler. 10 years of driving commercial trucks, and finally given the opportunity to live every 8 year olds dream (at least is what I think) to operate a real life Tonka truck lol. Thank you and you now have a new subscriber.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Congrats on the new job. Always love chatting with our truck drivers that haul in the equipment (I would love to drive an 18-wheeler some day). Thanks for the comment and subscribe!

[@abelyesaya3508]

Thank for you basic training, yesterday I completed wheel loader short course, and now I have my certificate in wheel loader operation. Thank you so much

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That is awesome to hear! Congrats!

[@Nothingtoya]

I've never heard of certified operators. Where do they do this?

[@williamgosnell9491]

All these people on here leaving comments about what you did wrong. Good grief. Were they born with a phd in large equipment operation? No, they just want attention. I appreciate the time and effort to make these videos. Very helpful to me. Thanks and keep digging.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you! Appreciate the supportive comments! Just let us know if there are any other videos you would like to see.

[@CoachZero52]

Recently ran a WA 800 and noticed they don’t have an impeller clutch/rim pull control like Caterpillar, why is that?

[@tracyhanson8728]

Cool video. I don't call my self an operator. I'm just a runner or lever puller . Before I start mine up I check the fluid levels and I can't stand dirty windows so I clean those . MSHA requires a preshift inspection report. We also have scales and have to do a few warm up lifts to activate it . I've found when digging is more tight piles like shot rock I will level the bucket and then just a slight bump forwards on the bucket lever helps to loosen up the pile . Some loaders have an automatic kick down so if your in second or third gear it will go to first when you hit the pile . I been running equipment for over 30 years and still don't know nuttin . Just a lever puller . Thank you for sharing your video I enjoyed it very much

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@carloscervantes364]

Been a loader operator for a couple months for a pipe laying crew in tn this is pretty cool to watch coming from a John deer loader

[@ebenezerquarshie3003]

Thank you so much I'm bobcat operater and I will love to operate the wheel loader

[@mandataruu8685]

they should see those videos, and after an complex exam passeed... can drive those live.. its a hard way to repeat all this with everyone.. you sir are a legend.. tnx

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@wontonnoodle2169]

As I'm learning and getting my heavy duty machine certifications it's great to learn more different machines and different operating functions on different machinez great instructor with great informations Thank you🙏🙏👌👍👍👍

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome...thanks for the comment!

[@HHTV60]

I'm starting a Loader Operator training next week. This was a good introduction to the machine. Thank you!

[@austinwohlmuth702]

These videos on learning how to operate heavy equipment is really helpful

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@austinwohlmuth702]

@@HeavyMetalLearning your welcome

[@xXxkolinkl]

@@austinwohlmuth702 you`re*

[@austinwohlmuth702]

@@xXxkolinkl I'm what?

[@johnhackmanhcobbina1979]

@@HeavyMetalLearning please I'm new and i want to learn so how can i contact you, am in Italy now

[@cameronjohnson6743]

feel like i can actually become a real operator after watching all this guys videos. completely understand everythng takes loads of stress off

[@shortfunnyvideosndekanisek3091]

I like this machine too much, may be in the future I will be a great operator . Thank you for your training.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment...good luck!

[@TakiyeNant]

I'm very happy to see this video please post more of it

[@flo-grownplumber6]

That Komatsu is a Cadillac. The Cat i used to operate was a beat up and didn't have an enclosed cab. Fun days though!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah...we love our Komatsu

[@SymboIik]

About to become an apprentice.. so this video is very helpful

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Good luck!

[@robbrown1493]

got my license couple yrs ago, the only think freaks me out! when am raising bucket high for dumping load onto trucks, lol

[@princejallah1268]

Thank so much for the training 👋👋👋👋

[@deanmendoza546]

Sir i learned how to operate a loader and hydraulic excavator because of watching your videos.thank you godbless

[@ljnouata9088]

I play PS4 call of duty. Really helped me pass the test this week lmao. Had no experience but was easier to use then I thought. not an expert but loved it. Thanks for the tips bro 🤙

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome. Make sure to check out our Call of Duty - excavator assault tips video

[@ljnouata9088]

ExtremeSandbox thanks I will. Going for that ticket this Saturday.

[@deemakanyire7868]

you are absolutely a wonderful teacher i learn more from your videos

[@kingalex2083]

Just got hired for a backhoe. They got me on a wheel loader at the yard filling up dump trucks. I wish it wasn’t so slow.

[@maxbejagan2497]

Thank you so much sir. I learned how to operate wheel loader.

[@MrSicko2]

I have a lot of experience operating my fathers 4x4 Massey Ferguson tractor. I learned to operate the front end loader on my own and developed a technique that works really well. So came to see this video out of curiosity. I'm surprised to know that much of the controls and operation are very similar.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Nothing better than learning on your own. I think most great operators learn by just getting their butt in the seat and running the machine. The more seat time, the better you become! Thanks for the comment!

[@Moe1979100]

Pull up into it to get a full load. Words of wisdom

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@abdallahmuhamme2705]

Thank you for your help

[@user-uk8dl9ky1z]

Thank you for your effort

[@Drsikachepamtengowanyani7271]

I really appreciate and I need more because this is my course that I am doing right now so I need more instructions

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Keep watching vids and find a good local operator who might help train you.

[@davidd.foxell4271]

G🙄ood lu💪🏼ck lit😭tle budd🔔y

[@davidedwards1855]

Thanks for this video. I’ve been wondering for two years how the pit operators smooth out the ground so well with the loaders. I didn’t know you could make the boom “float”. Every time I’ve tried it I ended up digging a ditch! We have Cat loaders but I’ll guess that the “float” function works the same way. I’m going to try this the next time I have to load my own truck!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yes, should work in any brand (sometimes it’s slightly different in how to float it) but in general I’ve found just stabbing the right joy stick all the way forward will lock it forward which is float. Just make sure you only do this when the bucket is all the way on the ground already.

[@davidedwards1855]

+ExtremeSandbox Good advice! Thanks

[@TeeKoon]

Maybe the float function might be defective,if it;s the case you have to hold it pushed foward, have it fix when you have the chance it;s not very long to have it done. You have a switch to have your bucket level too but rise the angle a little bit to be safe...don;t forget to clean your working aera of any rocks or debris before loading your truck, rise ur bucket gradually when coming from a distance close to the truck not too far or too close and dump in the midle of ur box by rising and pitching ur bucket! Don;t try to go too fast too, speed will come with the time.

[@davidedwards1855]

+TeeKoon thanks for the reply. I have had the chance to try the float feature since I wrote that first comment and it worked fine on the loader I was using (950 Cat). It was just the operator (me) who didn’t know how it worked before.

[@SHAMBALLIN78]

@@davidedwards1855Try not to use that or the automatic leveler because most pieces of equipment that are over a year or 2 old don't have any of that working.

[@zigzag5805]

very good demo of wheeled loader . people saying its a one job machine when you got screens to feed wagons to load making ramps for huge stock piles safely. a wheeled loader is one of the most stressful and demanding jobs out there. been a operator over thirty years now . and been in situations that would send the faint hearted home for a clean pair of pants.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@vonheimlerstrudel]

That's funny. I know exactly what you're saying. I've been loading trucks and building stockpiles with 980 Cats for 29 years. New guys come in and try to do what we do. It really puts their ego in check quick ;)

[@zigzag5805]

What gets me is the new guy gets paid the same hourly rate . and you will be carrying him for 6 months or more while he learns the ropes. I live by 2 golden rules 1 your only as safe as the idiot your working with. 2 the most dangerous part of a loading shovel is the nut holding the wheel (steering wheel) so until he gets his head around the job. your thinking for 2

[@TeeKoon]

@@zigzag5805 And you get to do all the dirty work cause the boss tell you he's not good enuff yet, lately 2 new guys with basic training are quite good...

[@qanonsarmy4577]

Just got my certification last week thanks for the tips

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Congrats! You're welcome!

[@vannagomez08]

Was it hard?

[@qanonsarmy4577]

Just had to study

[@edwinwere5994]

Sir thank you for good job u are doing

[@Me2crzy]

You need to do video on operation of 963 k track loaders n grading. When going in rough materials you need to work the bucket back n forth to get a full load

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

We’ll see what we can do...thanks for the comment!

[@edohgamon3842]

I really enjoy ur teaching........... Now i need to be employed

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment...and good luck!

[@abdulrahim4570]

Good

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks!

[@shaaficimaxamedaxmedshaafi9667]

Thanks teacher 👍

[@herimsham3459]

Thanks

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome!

[@musashongwe5532]

Thank you 🙏.you know how to teach people

[@disonotshukudu9341]

Thanks, now I know how to operate

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

you're welcome!

[@disonotshukudu9341]

What are need right now is the best certificates.

[@matanakibau]

Thank you

[@soulshower]

Thumbs up for the bgm!

[@m0nkeydust1]

So funny. Great video. This guy knows his stuff, but that wasn’t a three points of contact entry. We all do it. But hey. Companies are just covering their arses. You have an accident and they will not cover you if you don’t have three points of contact on entry! I have learned a lot from this guy.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah...sometimes we even miss it. Thanks for the comment!

[@thanujadayasri793]

Thanks Sir !

[@mosesmalunga8665]

You are a great teacher

[@adamabdallah7497]

Oooh nice teacher thanks for teaching

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Any time

[@jahmelcervantes8439]

very nice tutorial

[@jimmyfrancois1974]

Thanks a lot dear Sir for this teaching is very helpful.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome!

[@minidriversouthsweden5137]

Excellent video it’s kinda cool to see how the machine works and how to operate it. That Komatsu front loader is kinda quiet compared to other machines. I’ve heard machines working for about a block away.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@GRamerDim]

Door not locked, cut seat belt with a flamethrower. Got it thanks 👍

[@user-fd9or7sf2p]

This is awesome

[@thabangmorua5172]

Excellent

[@karankang560]

Thnaku so much

[@UA-lg2ej]

Looks like they welded additional plates of steel on the bucket to increase the volume of material it can scoop! Badass idea

[@esusekaw1598]

Tanx sir for teaching god belssd you dear

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome

[@seawolf1990]

Very good teaching,my father belongs to local 14B operating engineers in nyc

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@a.k.nesbitt9224]

Three points of contact always! Then He takes both hands off the holds as he climbs in at 0:25. Too funny! Do what I do, Not what I say! errr Do what I say, NOT WHAT I DO! Good video!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

I guess I’m not perfect either...shucks

[@jimmckillip7975]

I ran loader for 25 years at a underground mine here in Iowa 988f cat then before retiring had a 980G for three years worked there 40 year's

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome!

[@millennialbeardo2720]

Love it!! You guys started in my hometown and I saw you on shark tank. Have always wanted to get out there to play around. Only thing I've operated is a skid. Wheel loaders have always been a dream to play with.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome...thanks for the comment! Yes, you should definitely come out and play with our toys!

[@bishoponetv7488]

Am very grateful God bless u

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you

[@kamsankowski6341]

Great video

[@davidmitchell9586]

Awesome Operator...teaching. Top Job Champ .👍

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you!

[@YounesTN.1988]

Vielen Dank

[@tommyscruggs7265]

25 years for me I’m an operator and a trainer. Love it.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@cesarrubio1059]

By any chance are you in Houston to train?

[@chandudepp]

Actually komastu is the best and easy to operate compare with cat and the way you given tips to new people just awasome thanks love from India Is there any vacancies for this job

[@regburton8615]

Awesome stuff. I love the way you explain things in simple ways....DO YOU HAVE any videos on WA 1200 wheel loader.. Id like to see this please

[@bensutherland6871]

Great video Thanks

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You are welcome!

[@idrissakallon1111]

You make me like to drive it, You are so good in teaching the public classic demonstration , I need this job if there is any vancy am a driver I know how to drive it well, you just add to my talent.

[@geanitsucuneli4791]

Nice and Cool! Thanks!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@abeljaisingh1605]

Tanks you

[@edmattinson4859]

Maybe do a walk around show how and where to check oil

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yep, we have just launched several pre-op inspection videos on our channel (check our LEARN playlist). We have a wheel loader pre-op inspection video launching within the next couple of weeks. Thanks for watching!

[@horaciodelgado5765]

I’m currently learning how to operate at CAT 980M loader

[@mussahamis6521]

Thank you for your video

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome...thanks for the comment!

[@rockfangd]

What a excellent video. Thank you

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome...thanks for the comment!

[@fortunepale259]

Excellent mr Man nice video, I'm hungry to know how to operate this,one day!

[@reggiewhite5723]

Good video 👍🏽

[@cangkirkopiraden]

Good explanation....👍

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for liking

[@FAS1948]

1.You need to walk round first to check the levels and grease the linkages, and then walk round again to look for problems, and you need to refill the fuel tank at the end of a shift. 2.Just pulling the bucket back to fill it only works in soft material. If you’re loading hard or coarse material you need to keep working the bucket up and down and only pull it back when it’s almost full. 3.You can’t level with a back blade; you need to get a good level first and then smooth it off with the back blade.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Excellent advice...thanks for sharing! We do have a separate video under our LEARN playlist that covers the pre-op inspection.

[@ljnouata9088]

Shut up old man.

[@andrewotai6105]

you are an amazing teacher thank you

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you for the compliment!

[@petemiller519]

Good video, really enjoyed your series.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks

[@MrsCallofDuty]

this was great thank you my dad got me a job and I needed some refreshers

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome...good luck!

[@bobs12andahalf2]

Always three points of contact as you get in. Except when you let go of everything and stand on one foot.

[@antientdude1100]

Thanks for sharing.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You're welcome!

[@kyletracey5819]

Need to do some snow removal if you wanna film some how to push/pile snow training vids , come on up come january. Maybe ill show ya some snowremoval tips ! Cheers.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, will probably do some snow removal videos this winter. We are based in Minnesota so have plenty of the white stuff.

[@tahraqapie4783]

thank you

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome!

[@davidd.foxell4271]

I just started running a big dozer yesterday (D-9) and I'm not sure if I will make it

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Just be patient and have a good attitude. You’ll get it.

[@matthewtayengwa6048]

I enjoyed it thank you

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kewlmark72]

Which Komatsu models have the 2 sticks for boom & bucket? vs the joystick? I prefer the joystick.. maybe the bigger models have the 2 controls?

[@tommystewart9182]

Hope you're doing well enjoy your videos I know I'm some of the loaders inside the cab I guess it tells how many yards that's in your bucket great video have a great day

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@joshfeyereisen6043]

Boss: Are you a certified loader operator???? New guy: yes, i am heavy metal learning certified....crickets in the back ground...... Boss: Better then most, looks like you've got the job.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

oh lord....I sure hope "heavy metal learning certified" doesn't become a thing....

[@angelg.6050]

Nice frontal

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks

[@abdulrahim4570]

thankiyou very much brother

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome...thanks for the comment!

[@mortega1640]

I guess the honking is for another video? Haha

[@psyclinez5985]

Before I was born and as I grew up around all these with my moms side deep in this business. So my uncle's and family taught me. So I learned young age 8 and never stopped at 39. I love this...great video.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That's awesome....thanks for the comment!

[@georgew.5639]

It takes good training and practice.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@dylanchalmers3011]

@Heavy Metal Learning i love this but have you guys gotten any questions on how to operate a track loader?