MERI compact wheel loader for construction and agricultural material handling
Loader Preventive Maintenance

Wheel Loader Daily Inspection and Pre-Start Checklist

A short daily inspection can find loose fasteners, leaks, tire damage and low fluid levels before they become downtime. The check should be simple enough to complete at every shift.

Start with the real job

Do not select equipment from one maximum number. Describe the normal job, the hardest condition and the limits around the work area. This makes quotations easier to compare and reduces configuration changes later.

Details to confirm

Walk-around leaks and damageMeasure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment.
Tires, wheels and axle areaMeasure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment.
Engine and fluid levelsMeasure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment.
Hydraulic hoses and cylindersMeasure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment.
Bucket pins and locking systemMeasure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment.
Lights, alarms, brakes and steeringMeasure or describe this item before selecting the final machine or attachment.

Simple selection process

  1. Record the application and working environment.
  2. Measure the key load, depth, height or access limits.
  3. Check the machine and attachment as one system.
  4. List optional items and supplier assumptions separately.
  5. Approve the final specification before production.

Inquiry checklist

  • Walk-around leaks and damage
  • Tires, wheels and axle area
  • Engine and fluid levels
  • Hydraulic hoses and cylinders
  • Bucket pins and locking system
  • Lights, alarms, brakes and steering

Common questions

What information should be sent with an inquiry?

Send the application, working conditions, required dimensions, destination and any limits that affect access or operation.

Can one specification suit every site?

No. Terrain, material, duty cycle, attachment and local operating conditions can change the suitable configuration.

When are final specifications confirmed?

Final specifications are confirmed in the technical quotation and order documents before production.

See the related MERI product range or send us your application details.

Discuss Your Machinery Application

Send MERI your required capacity, working conditions, destination and attachment needs. Our team will help organize the relevant model and configuration information for your review.