Hauler is a rarely seen Autobot who appeared briefly in the first episode of the G1 cartoon, helping to recover damaged comrades after the Ark’s crash on Earth. Transforming into a crane truck, he represents the Autobots’ focus on rescue and construction support rather than direct combat. Despite his fleeting screen presence, his role highlights the Autobots’ teamwork and resourcefulness in desperate situations. Hauler’s obscurity has made him a curious footnote in Transformers history, remembered mostly by keen-eyed fans.