Machines Used in Construction
In the world of construction there are several pieces of equipment that builders use on a daily basis in order to make their work easier and more efficient. Before the invention of many of these handy machines, building projects could take several years because of the man power that was required to accomplish all of the tasks. However, today these machines make construction projects safer and more effective. Listed below are a few of the most common types of machinery that might be found at a construction site.
Skid Steer
A skid steer is a small powered-machine with lift arms that can be used to attach a wide variety of tools. Skid steers are sometimes equipped with tracks but most often have four wheels with the drive wheels on each side independent from the other, which makes possible a zero-radius turn. Builders have used skid steers in construction projects for years because of their small size and maneuverability in tight spaces.
Backhoe
A backhoe is a combination of an excavator and a front loader. This means that a backhoe has one end that is fixed with a two-part articulated arm with a bucket, also known as an excavator arm, and one end attached with some type of loading device like a bucket. Usually a backhoe’s loader bucket is smaller than a regular front loader. A backhoe digs by drawing earth backwards rather than lifting with a forward motion.
Excavator
An excavator is a piece of heavy equipment used on most construction sites. It consists of a boom arm, a cab on a rotating platform, and a bucket, all situated on top of a undercarriage with tracks. Excavators are used for extensively for heaving digging.