15 of the World's Largest Wheel Loaders---and What They Tell Us About the Future of Earthmoving

When someone says "heavy equipment," your brain probably flashes to those monster machines that look like they could casually scoop up your car and toss it like a toy. You're not wrong. Wheel loaders, especially the supersized ones, are the muscle machines of the construction world. But here's the kicker: they're not just about brute strength anymore.

In this list, we're counting down 15 of the world's biggest and worst wheel loaders. But it's not just a size contest---we're also spilling the dirt on what these machines tell us about where the future of earthmoving is headed. (Hint: it's cleaner, smarter, and comfier than ever.)