Construction Equipment

Many different types of construction equipment exist, so a list of all the different kinds would be quite extensive. Some of the most common pieces found on a construction site includes cranes, backhoes, forklifts or telehandlers, excavators, cranes, and bulldozers. These pieces of construction equipment are generally designed to move large amounts of earth or other materials. Cranes and telehandlers… More

Many different types of construction equipment exist, so a list of all the different kinds would be quite extensive. Some of the most common pieces found on a construction site includes cranes, backhoes, forklifts or telehandlers, excavators, cranes, and bulldozers. These pieces of construction equipment are generally designed to move large amounts of earth or other materials. Cranes and telehandlers are usually used to transport heavy materials used in the erection of buildings or other structures, though cranes can also be used for certain types of demolition procedures. An excavator is a piece of construction equipment most recognizable because of its long, hydraulic boom arm with a shovel attached to the end. The excavator usually rests on a pair of tracks, and the body of the machine can rotate 360 degrees on its base. Bulldozers are large earth movers that feature a broad shovel mounted in front of the vehicle. This piece of heavy construction equipment is also usually mounted on a pair of tracks that increase traction, but the base will not rotate like that of an excavator will. Less