Baumech (part of the Rosspetsmash Association) demonstrated the operation of its new articulated mini loader ML-04, equipped with a lawnmower. The testing took place at one of the RZD stations on a 150×15 meter plot where the grass reached 70 centimeters. The equipment successfully coped with the task.

The mini loader is equipped with a two-cylinder engine, which ensures high performance when working with active attachments. Its compact size and articulated frame allow the machine to maneuver easily in narrow spaces. A wide selection of quick-release attachments makes the ML-04 versatile for various tasks. The fuel tank capacity has been increased to 25 liters.

ML-04 Mini Loader and Other Russian Articulated Frame Machines

We have already reported on the debut of the ML-04 mini loader at CTT Expo 2026: then Baumech presented a machine with a two-cylinder Zongshen gasoline engine with 30 hp and a lifting capacity of 600 kg. Among more than 60 types of available attachments are buckets, a hydraulic hammer, a snow blower, and the very mower that was now tested on the RZD site.

The Silant loader with an articulated frame and a lifting capacity of 1.2 tons has passed tests – this machine was positioned as the first Russian front loader of this class, designed to replace equipment from Western manufacturers. In addition, Kurgandormash announced the Scarab-2500 mini loader with a telescopic boom and an articulated frame with a lifting capacity of up to 2500 kg for municipal and construction tasks.

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