A loader in which the gathering head has rotating arms that pull the stone or coal onto ramps and push it to a scraper chain conveyor, which conveys it to and delivers it at the end of the jib. The jib can be swiveled horizontally and raised or lowered to suit the tub, car, or conveyor to which it is delivering. The whole machine is self-hauling (automobile) on power-driven tractor crawlers with mechanical steering. It is not applicable in steep inclinations.