The invention relates to a mixer feeder (1) for providing feed to cattle, comprising a chassis (10), wheels (11), a mixing tub (12) provided with a mixing element, a connecting element (25) for a loading device (3) for loading the mixing tub with feed, a guide means (18) provided on the mixer feeder, which is configured to form a guide in height direction for the connecting element, and moving means for moving the connecting element in height direction along the guide means, wherein the connecting element is configured to pivot the loading device about an at least substantially horizontal pivot (28), between a neutral position and a pivoted position, relative to the guide means in a higher position, such that in the pivoted position feed is transferred from the loading device into the mixing tub in use. The invention also relates to a loading device and to a method for loading a mixing tub with feed.
