Know the Type of Heavy Equipment Along with each Function!

There are many types of heavy equipment and each has its own function. Heavy equipment is a machine or mechanical equipment used to do heavy work in construction, mining, and other industries. Heavy equipment is usually designed to lift, transport, or dig heavy or large materials, such as soil, rocks, sand, or other construction materials.

Examples of heavy equipment include bulldozers, excavators, backhoe loaders, cranes, graders, dump trucks, loaders, and asphalt grinding machines. These tools are indispensable in the construction and mining industries to speed up the construction process and extract mining materials more efficiently. Get to know more in this TransTRACK article!

Type of Heavy Equipment

For the types themselves, there are many types of heavy equipment available for various applications, including:

1. Excavator

Excavators are a type of heavy equipment used for digging, lifting, and moving materials. Excavators consist of a frame, engine, and bucket attached to a movable and rotatable arm. This bucket is used to dig up soil and other materials and lift them to the desired place.

The main function of an excavator is to excavate soil and other materials in construction projects, such as the construction of buildings, highways and bridges. In addition, excavators are also used in the mining industry to dig and move mining materials. Excavators can also be used to dismantle buildings or structures that are no longer needed.

Excavators can be equipped with various types of buckets and other digging tools, such as mobile buckets, advanced buckets with a wide variety of features, and hydraulic hammers. This allows excavators to adapt to different types of jobs and complete them more efficiently.

In addition, excavators can also be used for jobs such as channel cleaning, pipe laying, and moving materials to places that are difficult to reach by other heavy equipment. Excavators can move flexibly and accurately, making them suitable for use in confined and hard-to-reach areas.

The excavator’s ability to move and lift heavy materials makes it very useful in various types of construction and industrial projects.

2. Grader

A grader is a type of heavy equipment used for leveling or smoothing the ground surface on road construction projects, open fields, or agricultural land. Graders are usually equipped with wide, adjustable blades to make the ground surface flat and even.

The main function of a grader is to create a flat and level ground surface, so that it can be used to build roads, airplane runways, or sports fields. Graders are used to repair uneven road surfaces, move soil, and level new ground.

Graders are usually used in the final stages of a construction project, after other materials such as rocks and soil have been placed. Graders can make the ground surface smoother and flatter so that vehicles can move more smoothly and safely.

In addition, graders can also be used to create ditches, drainage and waterways. Graders can adjust the depth and width of the blades to ensure the created waterways are deep and wide enough to handle the water flow appropriately.

Graders are also used in agricultural projects to improve the soil surface and create suitable irrigation patterns. Graders can create a good water flow pattern and level the ground so that irrigation can work efficiently.

The grader’s ability to level the ground quickly and accurately makes this machine very useful in various types of construction and agricultural projects.

3. Crane

A crane is a type of heavy equipment used to lift and move materials using cables or chains. A crane consists of a frame, engine, cable, and boom or arm that can move and rotate.

The main function of a crane is to lift and move heavy and bulky materials in construction or industrial projects. Cranes can be used to move materials such as concrete blocks, rebar, large pipes, and even heavy vehicles.

Cranes are commonly used in construction projects of tall buildings, bridges, toll roads, and other large construction projects. Cranes can lift materials to great heights and move them to locations that are difficult to reach by other heavy equipment.

In addition, cranes are also used in heavy lifting industries, such as ports and maritime industries. Cranes can be used to lift large containers, ship cargo, and other heavy items from ship to land or vice versa.

Cranes can be equipped with different types of lifting devices and cables to suit the needs of the job. For example, a crane can be equipped with a barrel-shaped lifting device to lift concrete blocks, or a basin-shaped lifting device to lift large quantities of materials.

The ability of cranes to lift and move heavy and bulky materials makes them very useful in various types of construction and industrial projects.

4. Bored Pile

Bored pile is a type of deep foundation made by making holes or pits in the ground and then filling them with concrete and reinforcement. Bored piles are usually used in high-rise building construction projects, bridges, and other large constructions.

The main function of bored piles is to support the structural load of the building and overcome weak or unstable soil conditions. Bored piles are used to support the heavy load of the building structure and maintain the stability and safety of the building.

The process of making bored piles starts with making a hole in the ground using a large-diameter drilling tool. Afterward, the hole is filled with concrete and pre-installed rebar. Once the concrete is dry, the bored pile becomes a strong and sturdy structure that can withstand the weight of the building.

Bored piles have several advantages over other types of foundations. Bored piles can penetrate deeper and harder soil layers, so they can handle heavier structural loads. In addition, bored piles can also be made in unstable soils, such as muddy or clay soils, and can improve the stability and safety of buildings.

In practice, bored piles are often used in conjunction with other foundation types such as piles or footings, depending on the soil characteristics and conditions of the building to be supported. Bored piles can be calculated and designed according to load requirements and soil conditions, making them a flexible and customizable solution for many types of construction projects.

5. Diesel Hammer

Diesel hammer is a type of heavy equipment used to install piles in construction projects. Diesel hammers work by generating a large thrust to press the piles into the ground.

The main function of diesel hammer is to install piles in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects. Piles are structural elements used to support heavy loads and maintain building stability.

Diesel hammers work by turning on a diesel engine to generate thrust. This thrust is used to drive the hammer that presses the piles into the ground. Diesel hammers can produce up to several tons of thrust, allowing them to easily press heavy and large piles into the ground.

Diesel hammers have several advantages over other types of heavy equipment used to install piles. Diesel hammers can work quickly and efficiently, saving time and money in construction projects. In addition, diesel hammers can also press piles in various types of soil, including hard soil or rock.

However, the use of diesel hammers also has some disadvantages. Diesel hammers produce strong sounds and vibrations, which can disturb the surrounding environment. In addition, diesel hammers also require good and routine maintenance to maintain their performance.

In practice, diesel hammers are often used in conjunction with other types of heavy equipment such as excavators or cranes to facilitate pile driving in construction projects.

6. Scraper

A scraper is a type of heavy equipment used in construction projects to transport materials such as soil, gravel, and stone from one location to another. A scraper consists of three main parts: the drive tractor, scraper bowl, and blade.

The function of a scraper is to facilitate the efficient excavation, removal, and transportation of large amounts of material. When in use, the scraper will be driven by a tractor and the funnel-shaped scraper bowl will pick up material from the ground. Once the scraper bowl is full, the blade will be used to close the scraper bowl and transport the material to the destination.

Scrapers are usually used for large projects such as road construction, dam building, mining, and open pit excavation. The advantage of using a scraper is that it can save time and costs in construction projects, as it can transport large amounts of material at one time and at high speeds.

7. Roller

A roller is a type of heavy equipment used in construction projects to compact soil, asphalt, or other construction materials. Rollers consist of one or two heavy drums driven by an engine, and can be of various sizes and types according to the needs of the project.

The function of the roller is to compact the surface of the soil or asphalt so that it becomes denser and sturdier. Rollers can be used to level and smooth the surface of roads, runways, sidewalks, and other construction areas. In addition, rollers can also be used to compact paved surfaces to make them more sturdy and durable.

Rollers can help improve the quality of construction surfaces and ensure that they conform to set standards and specifications. Rollers can also reduce the likelihood of damage to road or building surfaces caused by excessive shock or vibration during use.

The use of rollers can increase the efficiency and productivity of construction projects, as they compact surfaces quickly and efficiently. Rollers are usually used in large projects such as the construction of toll roads, ports, and airport runways.

8. Bulldozer

A bulldozer is a type of heavy equipment used in construction projects to push, pull, or lift heavy materials such as soil, rocks, and debris. Bulldozers consist of a drive tractor and a large, heavy blade at the front.

The function of a bulldozer is to help move large amounts of material quickly and efficiently. When in use, a bulldozer will move the blade forward or backward, collecting the material into the blade and pushing it to the desired location. Bulldozers can also be used to level the ground, clear construction sites, and assist in excavation and other construction work.

The advantage of using a bulldozer is that it can increase the efficiency and productivity of construction projects, as it can move large amounts of material quickly and efficiently. In addition, bulldozers can also save time and costs in construction projects by facilitating the work of building, excavating, and moving materials.

Bulldozers are usually used in large projects such as highway construction, dam construction, and mine excavation projects. Bulldozers can also be used in small projects such as land leveling for house or building construction.

9. Dump Truck

Dump trucks are a type of heavy truck vehicle specifically designed to transport heavy materials such as soil, sand, rocks, or other construction materials. Dump trucks have a body or loading bay that can be lifted and lowered to help load and unload the material being transported.

The main function of a dump truck is to facilitate the efficient transportation of heavy materials from one place to another in large quantities. Dump trucks are usually used in large construction projects such as highway construction, bridge construction, and tall building construction.

The advantage of using a dump truck is that it can increase the efficiency and productivity of construction projects, as it can transport large quantities of materials quickly and efficiently. In addition, dump trucks can also save time and costs in construction projects by facilitating the work of dismantling and transporting materials.

Dump trucks can be equipped with a variety of tanks or loading bins that can be adjusted to the type of material to be transported. Dump trucks can also be equipped with a hydraulic control system that makes it easier to unload material from the body.

Dump trucks are usually used in large construction projects such as highway construction, mining projects, and the construction of tall buildings. In addition, dump trucks can also be used in small projects such as transporting materials for house or building construction.

10. Bucket Wheel Excavator

A bucket wheel excavator (BWE) is a type of large excavator used for excavating or mining large quantities of material, especially coal and other ores. BWEs consist of large, serrated wheels with various buckets or baskets mounted around them.

The main function of BWE is to efficiently excavate or mine large quantities of material. When in use, the BWE will drive the serrated wheels to the area to be excavated, and the basket will excavate the material and transport it to the conveyor belt or transport truck next to the wheels.

The advantage of using BWE is that it can increase the efficiency and productivity of mining projects, as it can excavate large amounts of material quickly and efficiently. BWE can also save time and costs in mining projects by facilitating excavation and material transfer work.

BWE is commonly used in large mining projects such as coal mines and other mining materials mines. BWEs are also used in large excavation projects such as the construction of dams and canals. In addition, BWE can also be used in other industries such as coal-fired power plants to move coal materials.

This is a brief explanation of some types of heavy equipment and their functions in construction projects. Managing heavy equipment used in construction projects can be a challenging task, especially in terms of maintenance, supervision, and time management.

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