Which unit is used to express the loader's maximum travel speed?

• A. km/h
• B. mph
• C. m/s
• D. ft/s

Answer: (B)

Travel speed is the top speed a loader can achieve while moving in its travel mode, and it’s typically expressed in miles per hour. This unit matches common practice in heavy equipment specifications, especially in North America, where manuals and field planning use mph to convey how quickly the machine can cover ground between work areas. While kilometers per hour is the metric alternative used elsewhere, and meters per second or feet per second are less practical for overall speed ratings, miles per hour provides a familiar, roadway-oriented measure that’s directly useful for safety, routing, and job planning.