Excavators are load shifting equipment that can be used for a variety of commercial and residential projects. From laying roadways to digging backyard pools, forestry, construction and mining, the excavator is a versatile piece of equipment across a number of industries. This versatility also means there are a lot of options when it comes to … Read more
If you’re going to make frequent use of an excavator, then purchasing one can be a more efficient use of money than renting one for each and every project. Excavators are both highly reliable and durable, but expensive pieces of equipment to buy new, so in a lot of cases purchasing them second hand makes … Read more
The modern construction site is very complex. Delivering successful projects in the building industry has always required great skill and precision, but today, many projects are far more complex than they would have been just a decade or so ago. This is partly because the way in which we live and work has become more … Read more
If you need a machine for digging, there are a couple of different options available to you. One is an excavator and another is a posi track, which is more well known as a bobcat-type machine (not to be confused with a backhoe, another type of machine altogether). On the surface these machines do the … Read more
Most construction sites need a stable ground to do their work on. The soil needs to be compressed so there aren’t any pockets of air underground that can disrupt the process. For this to work, special construction equipment is needed to properly compact and smooth the ground. One of the most common types of compaction … Read more
Also known as high-reach forklifts, telescopic handlers combine the lifting ability of a forklift with the extended reach of a crane. Telehandlers typically have the following operating weight based on their size: Small/Compact: Typically under 11,000 lb Medium: Typically 11,000 to 33,000 lb Large/High-Capacity: Typically 33,000+ lb The larger the telehandler, the higher the lift … Read more
If you’re facing construction or maintenance projects that require you to work above ground level, you’ll need a boost. Depending on your worksite and the nature of your job, you may want to consider a boom lift or a scissor lift. Boom lifts move horizontally and vertically, whereas scissor lifts can only move up and … Read more
The history of our infrastructure has been marked by influential megaprojects. From ancient structures like the Pyramids and Great Wall to modern marvels like the Eiffel Tower, these megaprojects not only embody human achievement, but they have also impact our society. So, what is a megaproject? Megaprojects are large-scale, highly complex construction programs. Spanning sectors … Read more
Deciding between a bulldozer and a wheel loader is sometimes a tough call. Both machines provide capable material handling, but they have some key differences. As a result, the type of project you’re working on will determine which of these pieces of equipment you should choose. In this guide, we talk about what bulldozers and … Read more
A backhoe is a piece of heavy equipment equipped with a front loader, a rear bucket, and is typically four-wheel drive. Created with versatility in mind, you can use a backhoe for digging, trenching, backfilling, and loading. You should consider weight when choosing a backhoe, because how heavy the machine is will affect both its … Read more