Construction is one of the important sectors whose contribution is great and valuable in the economic growth of any nation/ country and the scope of it is too broad all around the world.
Heavy equipment refers to heavy duty-machinery and plants. Due to modern technology these now features computerized components. This enhances the performance of the machine and efficiency of the employees. Safety is another aspect of prime importance with the manufacturers in these competitive times. The most popular construction equipments are:
TOOLS AND MACHINES
Excavators (Track and wheel)
Backhoe Loaders.
Crawler dozers.
Skid-Steer Loaders.
Motor Graders.
Vibratory rollers
Cranes
Parts and attatchments (Ripper, Snow wing, Scarifier,Winch,Rim,Fork, Bucket)
Depending on the construction application, heavy equipment is used in different ways and will help you achieve your milestones as scheduled. Heavy equipment could be divided into four major components:
EARTH-MOVING EQUIPMENT:-
These equipments help in digging foundations and landscape areas.
CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES
These are heavy duty vehicles for conducting civil engineering tasks.
MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT:-
These equipments lift or move construction materials. E.g., Crane. It is the most common construction machine seen at the construction site. Construction activity is incomplete without the use of cranes, and crane rigging is one of its specialties.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT:-
These equipments are mixtures and conveyors used during construction.
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