Although heavy equipment is commonly used in construction projects, most people are unfamiliar with the various types available. The most popular one is the tractor. In reality, there are many kinds of heavy equipment, each with different names and functions.

Heavy equipment refers to large machines designed to support industrial work in various sectors, including construction, mining, agriculture, and others.

Each type of heavy equipment serves a different function, which is why they are vary in shapes. Discover 10 common types of heavy equipment and their functions in a project.

Excavator

Excavators are commonly used for digging, dredging, and moving materials from one place to another or onto trucks and other forms of transportation. They can also be utilized for heavy lifting tasks and demolition work.

Bulldozer

Bulldozers are useful for processing soil or removing surface layers of earth. This type of heavy equipment can push, shift, and reach depths of certain areas.

Loader

A loader is a type of heavy equipment that has a shape and function similar to a bulldozer. The difference is that it is equipped with large rubber ties.

Apart from that, loaders are used to transport various types of materials, such as excavated soil, demolition wastes, and raw materials, to dumpers or trucks.

Compactor

Compactors are commonly used to compress soil or materials in road construction projects. Compaction is necessary to make the material denser and reduce air gaps. Compactors are divided into several types, including:

Tandem roller compactor (to level smooth surfaces)
Vibration roller compactor (has functions like a tandem roller compactor, but is more effective), and lastly,
Pneumatic tired roller compactor (to compress soil using two combined methods, namely kneading action and static weight).

Asphalt Finisher or Paver

A paver is used to spread asphalt material evenly in road construction projects. Apart from that, pavers are also used to mix asphalt with other materials.

Crane or Crane Car

A crane has a tall structure but tends to be stationary, meaning it’s not easily relocated. Cranes are useful for lifting concrete blocks or steel frames and then distributing them to high-rise building construction projects.

Another type of crane is a mobile crane, which serves the same function. Mobile cranes can lift materials both vertically and horizontally for height-related work. It’s more flexible and can be moved easily.

Forklift

A forklift is used for loading, unloading, or moving cargo. It can also be used in construction projects, especially in densely populated areas with limited or narrow road access.

Bus

A bus is a land vehicle designed for passenger transportation. It comes in several types, based on capacity, ranging from large buses (50-60 people) to medium buses (22-32 people), microbuses (20 people), and minivans (15 people).

Truck

A truck is a vehicle designed for transporting goods. Trucks have the characteristic of having an open bed or box-shaped rear section. There are several types of trucks, such as pick-up trucks, dump trucks, trailer trucks, and specialized trucks.

Trencher

A trencher is used to dig soil for placing pipes, cables, drainage systems, and other underground utilities. There are two types of trenchers: chain trenchers and wheeled trenchers.

Grader

A grader has a horizontal blade positioned between its front and rear wheels. This heavy equipment is used to level the ground surface.

Given its vital role, heavy equipment requires special handling, especially when distributing it to the project site.

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Therefore, an experienced and trusted logistics service provider is necessary to accomplish this task. Ensure your chosen logistics partner has specific expertise in heavy machinery logistics.

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