Heavy machinery is a term used to describe the large pieces of equipment used in construction and farming. The term itself refers to the weight of the machines, which can range from 20 tons up to 1,000+ tons. The most commonly used types of heavy machinery are excavators, loaders, tractors, bulldozers and cranes. Machines like this have been around for decades but have only recently become more efficient with technological advances such as GPS technology and computerised controls.
What Is Heavy Machinery Used For?
Heavy machinery serves a lot of purposes, including moving large amounts of material, digging holes, shifting dirt and rocks, and lifting trees. A lot of heavy machinery requires training before use, so only skilled operators should use it to avoid injuring themselves – or even worse, causing a fatal accident.
What Are The Different Types Of Heavy Machinery?
The following are some types of heavy machinery you may use:
- Tractors: Tractors are commonly used to pull a variety of farm implements, helping to complete jobs such as ploughing, cultivating, planting, fertilising and harvesting crops. They can also be used for personal transportation and hauling materials. They usually have powerful engines that provide the necessary force to move heavy loads over long distances, often on paved surfaces such as roads or driveways. This type of equipment is also typically used when there is limited site access through backyards or side streets. Depending on the type you choose, some tractors can be used as mini backhoes for digging.
- Excavators: This machine can dig holes in the ground and move dirt around. It has a bucket that scoops up material from one place and deposits it somewhere else on the site. Other uses for excavators include digging trenches and foundations, demolition, mining, river dredging and hydro excavation.
- Loaders: These machines load and unload materials onto trucks or trailers, as well as move dirt around during excavation projects. These machines tend to have open fronts so they can scoop up materials by using their bucket arms.
- Trucks: Trucks include any vehicle used for hauling heavy machinery and materials. Some common types include semi-trucks for hauling freight and dump trucks that have hydraulic lifts on either end so they can pick up loads from above ground level. There is also another type known as a box truck which has an opening at each end for carrying multiple loads at once instead of just one at any given time. This makes them ideal for moving lots of smaller items rather than one large item over long distances.
The Importance Of Heavy Machinery
Heavy machinery is a vital part of the infrastructure and economy in Australia and plays an important role in constructing homes and roads, transporting goods, demolishing buildings and farming land.
If you want to find out more about the types of heavy machinery services we offer, contact our team at MDD Heavy Industries.
