Heavy Equipment
Vermeer Debuts ML180 Mini Loader Built for Rough Terrain
The ML180 is designed to handle rough terrain and keep operators comfortable.
Vermeer has developed a new prototype stand-on mini track loader, the ML180, designed to improve operator comfort and productivity in demanding jobsite conditions.
The loader, which is not yet in production, would be Vermeer’s most powerful mini loader, offering 48 horsepower.
The ML180 is equipped with electric-over-hydraulic controls, which provide more precise motor management, faster travel speeds, and increased lift capacity on demand.
According to the company, this system also reduces noise levels significantly, running approximately four times quieter at full speed and high idle than conventional stationary machines at low idle.
Lower noise levels are expected to improve communication and reduce disturbances on busy worksites.
Operator comfort is a central focus of the design. The loader features an air-ride suspended chariot combined with a floating suspension track system.
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The ML180 is built to handle rough terrain and obstacles more smoothly, helping operators stay comfortable during long workdays.
Its advanced suspension and controls address common issues with stand-on mini loaders, including strain and limited lift capacity, while handling heavier loads with stability.
The ML180 lets operators work longer and easier by handling rough ground smoothly, reducing noise, and lowering fatigue compared to regular mini track loaders.
It is made for professionals who want more power, speed, lifting ability, and comfort.
Trevor Koolmees, Vermeer’s product group sales manager, said, “At Vermeer, innovation isn’t just a goal, it’s our legacy. Every challenge they face fuels our drive to engineer smarter, tougher and more intuitive solutions.”
The ML180 is not a production machine yet; it is a concept and technology demo. Vermeer is showing it to contractors to get real feedback on how it handles, how it lifts, and how comfortable it is.
Vermeer hopes the ML180 mini track loader’s advanced controls, suspension, and user-friendly design will shape the next generation of their machines.
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