Construction Equipment Basics
It's important to have the right construction equipment for your business. Fortunately, you have an array of options that can handle any job for almost any-sized business. Let your vendor know what your needs are and which features you require so they can set you up with the construction equipment that best fits your company's needs.
- Skid steer Loaders: Skid steers are versatile pieces of construction equipment. Their compact size, maneuverability, and ability to easily switch among a huge range of different attachments makes them valuable in landscaping, manufacturing, general construction, recycling, and many other industries.
- Backhoe Loaders: The backhoe loader is a one of the larger pieces of construction equipment. It features two useful tools in a single machine to handle jobs of any size for all kinds of construction and repair projects. A dealer should be able to furnish you with a solid warranty plan in case you require service or repairs.
- Mini Excavators: These machines are popular in a wide range of applications, from utility work to demolition to landscaping. You can operate mini excavators in tight spaces so it's important to consider your space requirements before making a purchase.
- Excavators: These machines are workhorses when it comes to digging. Trenches for pipes and wires, foundations, road construction — whatever digging needs to be done, an excavator can do it quickly and easily. When purchasing an excavator, keep your long term needs in mind so the machines can adapt when your business grows.
- Wheel Loaders: Compact wheel loaders can effectively load and move large quantities with ease. These machines can work with loose materials, lift and load landscaping equipment, and remove hazardous waste from industrial sites. They can be easier to operate than other pieces of construction equipment and feature less wear and tear on the tires.
- Aerial lifts: If your company has above ground projects that exceed a ladder's reach, an aerial lift can be the right solution. Consisting of a platform with guardrails that can lift one or more people to heights up to 100 feet, aerial lifts are commonly used to maintain both indoor and outdoor facilities.
- Bulldozers: These large vehicles are useful on rough terrain surfaces. They feature wide tracks that decrease pressure so they don't sink and can easily clear debris from worksites. Bulldozers can easily move heavy loads and even tow heavy vehicles weighing several tons.
- Rough Terrain Forklifts: These types of forklifts are powered by internal combustion engines, which helps them handle large loads and achieve top speeds. Rough terrain forklifts also feature pneumatic tires (rubber tires filled with air) that work best on uneven surfaces. This equipment works best in lumberyards, construction sites, and landscaping businesses.
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