Archive for the 'excavation equipment' Category

Caterpillar D Series

The CAT (Caterpillar) 420D and 430D backhoe loadersare the high performance machines in the D serieslineup.
The 420D boasts 85 HP and a backhoe diggingdepth of 14 feet when equipped with a standardstick.
The 430D offers 94 HP and a backhoe digging depthof 15 feet when it is equipped with a standardstick.
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Excavation

Excavation is most commonly and best known for atechnique within the science of archaeology.
Theindividual types of excavation are known simplyas digs to those who participate, with this beingan over literal description of the process.
Anexcavation concerns itself with a specific archaeological site or connected series of sites,and may be carried on over [...]

Caterpillar Equipment

Caterpillar Incorporated, also known as CAT is aUnited States based corporation that is based inPeoria, Illinois.
The company commonly known as CATis known around the world as the largest manufacturerof construction and mining equipment, diesel andnatural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines.
Well known and famous for their products that featurethe Caterpillar track and distinctive [...]

Cranes

A crane is a tower or derrick that is equipped withcables and pulleys that are used to lift and lowermaterial.
They are commonly used in the constructionindustry and in the manufacturing of heavy equipment.
Cranes for construction are normally temporary structures, either fixed to the ground or mounted on a purpose built vehicle.
They [...]

Front Loader

Also known as a front end loader, bucket loader, scoop loader, or shovel, the front loader is a typeof tractor that is normally wheeled and uses a wide square tilting bucket on the end of movablearms to lift and move material around.
The loader assembly may be a removable attachmentor permanently mounted on the vehicle.
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Different Types Of Backhoe Loaders

CaterpillarCaterpillar hit a dial of power and performance withits top of the line 446 backhoe loader when it firstintroduced the D series version of the machine.
The102 HP machine also features a new operator stationand offers optional joystick controls.
The digforces on the bucket have increased 10% on thebackhoe.
BobcatBobcat gave its [...]

Caterpillar D-11

The D-11 from Caterpillar is among the series oftracked type tractors are among the largestconventional bulldozers in the world, second to theKomatsu D575.
It comes in two variations, thestandard D-11R and the bigger and heavier D-11R CD.
The D-11 bulldozer is among the upper end of Caterpillars track type tractors, which range inpower and size [...]

Operating A Backhoe Safely

A skid steer loader with backhoe attachment or a backhoeloader in general can be very productive if it isoperated safely and efficiently.
The best way toget the job done safely and efficiently is to knowyourself, the job site, and your equipment.
Even though the models of backhoes will vary, thereare safety features with all of [...]

Easy Site Prep

Site prep is the best term that is used to describethe operations necessary to make raw land readyto accept improvements such as buildings, parkinglots, roads, and other amenities.
Once the projecthas been completed, the site prep is invisible.
The term site prep is a broad term that can includeseveral different tasks, such as clearing andgrubbing, [...]

Case CX700 And CX330

The company of Case has done it again, by introducingyet another spectacular excavator, the CX700, whichweighs in at 70 metric tons and represents a newsize for Case, fitting perfectly between the CX460and CX800 models.
Case has also taken advantage ofTier 3 technologies and upgraded the CX330, increasingthe power and improving fuel economy, all while [...]