There are times when we need to make major changes to ground; it might be a construction or civil engineering project and in this short article, we take a look at the different types of heavy equipment for ground clearance and excavation.
- JCB Excavator – This machine usually has a bucket on the front and a back arm for excavating; various attachments enable ground levelling and grading. This is the piece of kit you would use to dig out a swimming pool or contour a back garden.
- Pneumatic rock breaker – Bedrock can be a problem, which is when excavator rock breaker hire comes into play. Rent by the hour or day and the machine comes with an experienced operator.
- Road grader – A 4-wheel vehicle with a blade under the central part that is used for grading. When constructing roads, the ground is shaped and contoured according to survey results that make best use of terrain.
- Bulldozer – A tracked vehicle with a large blade on the front, which is used to bulldoze large volumes of earth from one location to another or for levelling. They come in all sizes and are widely used for civil engineering projects, with powerful diesel engines that drive the machine forward with incredible strength.
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- Monster earth movers – Giant dump trucks that can move huge volumes of soil, working in tandem with excavators, they reshape large areas for road building. These huge machines require heavy maintenance and are regularly serviced every couple of days.
- Tree removal machinery – They take down trees and even remove stumps, using a special rear attachment that contains diamond tipped discs that rotate at high speed, turning the stump into sawdust. Large hydraulic arms literally grab and rip out smaller trees. Removing trees demands permission from the state government, so you need to check out their website.
- Bobcat – Ideal for minor projects, a Bobcat would dig out a small pool or the foundations for an extension; you can hire the vehicle with or without an operator, providing you can operate the equipment.
The above are just some of the heavy machinery used in major construction and civil engineering projects and when you need such equipment on the Sunshine Coast, Google can find the website of a leading contractor.
