Earthmoving machines for your job
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The choice of earthmoving machines is important because earthmoving is a critical step on any construction site. They consist in changing the terrain by moving a large amount of material (usually earth), creating works during backfill (adding material) or in a section (removing material).
They usually consist of 3 main actions :
- Extraction
- transport
- implementation
These various machines, when used correctly, can significantly increase productivity and the cost of excavation can be relatively low!
The plot manager ensures the overall organization of the plot or part of it on a daily basis, depending on its size, and ensures that the machinery is used correctly.
What kind of construction machines are there?
There are many earth moving machines such as bulldozers, loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, backhoe loaders and even mini excavators.
It is important to remember that if earthmoving equipment is available, it is necessary to take measures to combat theft on construction sites.
What kind of earthmoving machine?
The most commonly used earthmoving machines are excavator and mini excavator. On tires or on tracks, these are the most common machines on construction sites.
What are the different construction machines and their role?
Bulldozers (or bulldozers)
The bulldozer is mounted on rails or tires. It consists of a front blade that can be lowered or raised using two articulated arms (lower position for excavation and high position for transport). Sometimes this blade can be tilted by pivoting around the horizontal joints.
The main function of this earth moving machine - push the material to clear the ground, for example to level it. It is also used to push a scraper that pulls materials out of the ground.
Loader (or bootloader)
Loader is one of most popular earth moving machines ... It is a construction vehicle on tires with impressive wheels that can be used on all types of terrain. Its large front bucket, also called a bucket, can move vertically and pivot around the axis of the holder.
Note that there are crawler models that provide better stability in tight spaces, but travel speeds make them impractical. There are also compact loaders that are more suitable for urban conditions.
Commonly used when earthworks , the loader can quickly transport / move a significant amount of material from one point to another.
Skid steer loader
More minimal in size than a loader, the trot is designed to grip, lift and move large volumes of material. This compact loader allows you to work in confined spaces. It is found in places of demolition or excavation.
Available with tires or tracks, skid steer loader selection will also depend on type of terrain, on which work will be carried out.
Dump truck
Dump truck are used for transportation of unconditional materials, such like rubble, sand or even earth. With 4 wheels and a dump truck facing the driver's front, this machine is maneuverable and versatile. This bucket can then unload its load at a specific location.
These trucks similar to a cogged dump truck. The difference between the two is that the dump truck has a container at the back and not at the front of the operator.
Excavator (or hydraulic excavator)
The main function of this earth moving machine - push the material to clear the ground, for example to level it. It is also used to push a scraper that pulls materials out of the ground.
It is difficult to imagine a site without an excavator, because this machine can do everything. It is mainly used for digging holes or foundations, but can also be used for material handling or as a demolition tool. She queen of construction and earthmoving equipment .
An excavator (also called a hydraulic excavator or excavator) is composed of a chassis on tracks or tires, a 360 ° rotating turret, a hydraulic motor and a lever are composed of 3 pieces of equipment: arrow, bucket and bucket.
This type of equipment exists in several tonnages: excavator 14 tons, 10 tons, 22 tons ...
If the work involves significant movements or on asphalt, the preference should be given to a wheeled excavator, in other situations the crawler excavator provides greater stability and mobility and provides access to hard-to-reach places: the wider the tracks, the lower the ground pressure and ground pressure. better stability, on the other hand, increased wear and energy required for cornering. Therefore, a compromise must be found between them.
Mini-excavator
A small excavator is often called a mini excavator. For example, to prepare earthworks for a concrete slab under a garden shed, a mini excavator is the most commonly used machine. Renting a mini excavator 3T5 is more suitable in urban areas or for small jobs.
Mini excavator is the most commonly used machine for earthworks. It is smaller than a real excavator. It is designed for small excavation work or to achieve certain hard-to-reach places ... There is also microexcavator , it is called so when it weighs less than 2 tons. It consists of a frame that remains stationary when the machine is running and a turret that rotates 360 °.
In the catalog you can find many models: excavator 5T, 3.5T and again excavator 1T5.
To keep the machines at your construction sites safe by preventing theft and vandalism, you can rent picket fences, to learn all about the benefits of building fences, check out our complete guide.
If you have any questions about earthmoving equipment, you can directly contact our team of consultants by phone. They will guide you and advise you on the machine that best suits your needs.
