There are many different opinions as to whatmachines should actually be classified as earthmoving equipment.
There are many different typesof equipment that fall in this category, such asexcavators, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, and even loaders.
Other machinery that falls in between are articulatedtrucks, wheel and track tractors, and even scrapers.
The thin line is [...]
Caterpillar Incorporated, also known as CAT is aUnited States based corporation that is based inPeoria, Illinois.
The company commonly known as CATis known around the world as the largest manufacturerof construction and mining equipment, diesel andnatural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.
Well known and famous for their products that featurethe Caterpillar track and distinctive [...]
The company of Case has done it again, by introducingyet another spectacular excavator, the CX700, whichweighs in at 70 metric tons and represents a newsize for Case, fitting perfectly between the CX460and CX800 models.
Case has also taken advantage ofTier 3 technologies and upgraded the CX330, increasingthe power and improving fuel economy, all while [...]
Dump trucks or production trucks are those that areused for transporting loose material such as sand,dirt, and gravel for construction.
The typical dumptruck is equipped with a hydraulically operated openbox bed hinged at the rear, with the front beingable to be lifted up to allow the contents to fallout on the ground at the [...]
A skid steer loader with backhoe attachment or a backhoeloader in general can be very productive if it isoperated safely and efficiently.
The best way toget the job done safely and efficiently is to knowyourself, the job site, and your equipment.
Even though the models of backhoes will vary, thereare safety features with all of [...]
Excavation is most commonly and best known for atechnique within the science of archaeology.
Theindividual types of excavation are known simplyas digs to those who participate, with this beingan over literal description of the process.
Anexcavation concerns itself with a specific archaeological site or connected series of sites,and may be carried on over [...]
The CAT (Caterpillar) 420D and 430D backhoe loadersare the high performance machines in the D serieslineup.
The 420D boasts 85 HP and a backhoe diggingdepth of 14 feet when equipped with a standardstick.
The 430D offers 94 HP and a backhoe digging depthof 15 feet when it is equipped with a standardstick.
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The harvester is a type of heavy machinery that isemployed in cut to length logging operations forfelling, buckling, and cutting up trees.
Normally,a harvester is employed alongside a forward thatwill haul the logs and trees to a roadside landing.
Harvesters were developed in Sweden and Finland,and today they do nearly all of the commercialfelling in these [...]
The compact hydraulic excavator can be a tracked orwheeled vehicle with an approximate operating weightof 13,300 pounds.
Normally, it includes a standardbackfill blade and features an independent boomswing.
The compact hydraulic excavator is alsoknown as a mini excavator.
A compact hydraulic excavator is different from othertypes of heavy machinery in the sense that allmovement [...]
