Heavy equipment is often thought of as being strong tough machinery that is used to power through dirt and rock. In most cases it is. The bulldozer's main claim to fame is its brute strength when it comes to pushing…
It's still winter in most places up north. And there is still ice and snow on the ground. In fact, Southern Pennsylvania just received snow last night. So will that kill the excavators? Absolutely not. When a trench needs to…
Is there a clear definition of heavy equipment in today's workplace? According to Wikipedia, heavy equipment is defined as: .... heavy-duty vehicles, specially designed for executing construction tasks, most frequently, ones involving earthwork operations. They are also known as, construction…
It's hard to imagine two completely different pieces of heavy equipment coming together to make one. Yet, for a backhoe, the combination works extremely well. Backhoes combing the nimble work of a loader with the grunt that excavator provides when…
The field of heavy equipment operations is huge and the range of equipment in use extremely varied. You have excavators that are small enough to be transported on a small trailer towed behind a family car. You also have excavators…
One of the most versatile vehicles in a heavy equipment fleet has to be the backhoe. To begin with, it is two vehicles in one - the front is a standard front end loader and the rear is a cut…
Looking at all the toy stores this Christmas, it seems that bulldozers are still one of the favorites toys for youngsters. Mind you, I notice a newish toy on the market that has taken a lot of attention, and that's…
If you start a career off on the right footing, you will often find there are many directions you can take. Heavy equipment careers are one good example. A thorough grounding in a range of machinery can prepare you well…
Backhoes - they are the backbone of many construction sites. However, I can't think of many places where backhoes aren't used these days. One of the big advantages of a backhoe is its versatility. With a bucket at the rear…
If you need to move dirt then you'll most likely see a bulldozer or front-end loader at work. If you want to dig holes then you'll often see an excavator at work. If you need to dig holes and move…