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Operating A Dozer Is As Simple As Driving Your Own Car

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If you think that in order to operate a dozer, you need to take some very special training then you probably have to change your thoughts. It may require you to take some level of training but it is definitely not as rigid or complex as taking a space shuttle and flying away in the space. It may sound to be little complicated but the process is quite simple and easy to understand. At the end, you may find it as simple as driving your car. Few things that are important is to understand the intricacies of the equipment and once you know the in and outs of operating the dozer, it would be nothing more than a cake walk for you.
Things that one should consider learning in order to operate a dozer
Knowing more about the machine:- If you want to be a good operator, it is of due importance to know well about the machine. You should know the utilities of various switches inside the cabin. They may be for various reasons and as long as you do not know them all, you may not be able to make optimum utilization of those switches. It may also extend the period of a work assigned to you which will ultimately affect your productivity and may also incur loss to the company. Other than this, not knowing the various functions of the dozer may also lead to accidents and unwanted casualties. No company would ever want these things to happen and therefore, one should learn everything possible about the dozer they are working on.
Get some basic training:- Due to technological changes happening every other day, new model are coming up in the market. These models more or less have the same functions. However, the manufacturing companies try to add few more features to make it look more user-friendly and therefore also attach a higher price value to it. It is because of this reason that the operator should get some basic training in understanding those extra functions and that he can incorporate them in his day to day activities.
Buddy-up under an expert:- You learn well if you learn it from an expert. Operators who have been in this industry for years may have worked with all sorts of machines and therefore are quite competent enough to train young guns. They may teach you many things as to how you can operate a dozer and may also share few of their experiences which may help you under a given situation. The knowledge they have gained all over the years will help the trainees fetch more benefit than any other book can ever provide.
Check the web:- You can also take help from internet to know how you can operate the machine. You can go to youtube and check live demonstration. This will give you a better picture of how you can operate the same stuff all by yourself. Though this is useful, you still will get to learn more from physically working on the dozer.

How to buy a used bulldozer?

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Whether it is for shoving the soil of your land, or to level the ground, the heavy mechanical equipment that is required is the bulldozer. This vehicle has blades attached to the frontal part and there is a ripper at the rear part of the vehicle. For quarrying or for mining, this heavy equipment or vehicle works wonders. The bulldozers are quite expensive to afford. However, if you need one, then buying a used bulldozer is a very intelligent task, as it comes at quite a cheap rate and also there is no problem in the availability of the second hand bulldozers.

Although you will think that you are going to buy a second hand bulldozer or a used bulldozer, so you can simply buy the one that comes in your budget, but this is however, not the right thing to do. Even the used bulldozers also cost you a lot, so finding the best available equipment is a tricky task altogether.

How do you choose the best among the used bulldozers?

  • The first thing that one must do before buying a used bulldozer is to find a Dealer who is reputed in offering the best heavy mechanical equipment. There are many dealers and websites who are very efficient in providing the customers with the best used bulldozers.
  • The next thing that the customer must check while buying a used bulldozer is the condition of the equipment. The time period for which the vehicle has served and the age of the bulldozer is to be noticed carefully. The less the vehicle has served is the more it has life.
  • The pricing is the next factor that should be taken care of. If a vehicle comes at the cost that is beyond your budget, then it is definitely not the choice of equipment that you would want to buy. However, if you get to notice that by spending a bit more than your budget is letting you the opportunity to buy a used bulldozer that is in all conditions far better than the one that comes in your budget, then buying the better one by spending more than your budget is quite a good idea.
  • The next thing that must be taken care of is that when you choose a used bulldozer for yourself, you have to make sure that the equipment has not faced any damage in its history. If the equipment has encountered a servicing, then it is very obvious that you will end up inviting trouble to your home by buying a lame horse.  (Ask to see service records)
  • The most important of all factors that one must keep in mind before buying a used bulldozer is that one should not buy a used bulldozer when the papers and all the necessary documents of that vehicle are not ready.

A good customer service and service centre that serves all the problems related to the bulldozer should also be kept in contact. Buying a used bulldozer by following these tips is the best way to cut short your bulldozer buying expense.

Check out the different parts of Articulated Trucks

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One of the strongest vehicles that have been used for commercial purposes is articulated dump truck.  There are no such vehicles that are so strong like articulated trucks. You may be aware with the fact that this strong vehicle has been made particularly like this for many good reasons so that it can run on stony or muddy area along with the huge loads that it need to carry during work time.  Articulated trucks have to carry huge loads that a normal truck cannot carry. It is made in this way that it can take such loads and it is perfect for working in any condition. It is actually able to move easily in such conditions and there are oscillating hitches in the vehicle that separate it from the cab and help the cab as well as the body to move perfectly by maintaining a distance from each other. This eventually helps the truck to decrease its stress and help the wheels to stay on the ground.

  • Great chassis:

If you want to know the best feature of these articulated trucks then it is sure its movable chassis which is great actually. A regular or normal truck is made of one chassis and it bears the cab and the bed. However, an articulated truck is very different. There are two main parts of the truck. One is the cab and the other is the body that carries the dump bed. A big movable hinge helps to connect these two different parts of the vehicle.  Due to this amazing set up this truck is able to move in any kind of condition.

  • Awesome steering:

It has a different steering system as well. There are two large hydraulic rams in the vehicle which are connected with the bed and cab. This system helps the truck to take good turns and improve its movement.  You will find the usual ‘rack and pinion’ steering system in the normal trucks but when it comes to articulated dump trucks you will find that great hinge steering system which is really very flexible. For this special system the truck is able to carry huge loads and handle it properly.

  • Amazing lock system:

You will find this articulated trucks in three different drive configurations and that are 4*4, 6*6 or 6*4. Through a different lock system every tire of the truck gets power in order to move the vehicle. This lock system is designed perfectly so that the truck can perform perfectly.  This truck consists of different types of engines and transmissions only because of the fact that it has to move under critical condition. Usually all the normal trucks cannot move during such situation so articulated trucks are really very useful.

  • Cab:

All the cabs are made with great care. You will find the driver’s seat at the central point of the cab and there is enough space for at least two people.

With all these special system an articulated truck is far better than a regular or normal truck.

 

Reduce Expenses and Earn Profit- Rent Wheel Loaders for Construction

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The smooth operation of heavy equipment largely depends on the use of heavy equipment. If you are into the field of the construction, you definitely cannot ignore the importance of these equipment for the fulfilment of the construction job. Among the many types of heavy equipment that are required on the site, the wheel loader perhaps forms an indispensable part.
What Is A Wheel Loader?
Putting it simply, a wheel loader is just another of the heavy construction equipment that is used in the construction industry for the purpose of moving heavy materials such as asphalt, dirt, snow, debris, feed, gravel and the like. As the name suggests, the wheel loader is used in the construction arena in order to load and move things from place to another without pushing it. They usually come attached with a bucket at the front.
Renting Wheel Loaders
Wheel loaders, no doubt form an important part of any construction business, but it is also a stated fact that these equipment are expensive. For small enterprises who are struggling to gain a foothold in the industry, investing such large sums of money on wheel loaders is not a very viable option. In such a scenario, renting wheel loaders seems to be the most effective alternative as not only does it serve your purpose, but also cuts cost quite effectively. And when you have to invest less, then it is obvious that your profit margin is sure to expand considerably. Moreover, when you have to deal with projects that are for comparatively shorter periods of time, renting a wheel loader instead of buying it seems like a more prudent alternative.
Check Before You Seal the Deal
There are lot of rental organizations on the block from where you can rent wheel loader. However, you need to keep certain things in mind before you seal the deal.
• First and foremost, make sure that the rental company picked by you is reliable and has a good name in the market. This ensures that the heavy equipment that you are renting is of the best quality. And we all understand the importance of quality when it comes to heavy equipment.
• Make sure that the wheel loader that you are renting is good enough to serve your purpose. Make sure that the controls are in perfect order and can be easily operated as is usually with wheel loaders. Also ensure that the engine of the wheel loader is on perfect order as it is of paramount importance to the smooth functioning of the loader.
• Before fixing on a particular rental agency, be sure to check out other alternatives available on the block. This will ensure that you find the best wheel loader available for rent. Additionally, looking for second opinion ensures that you do not miss out any lucrative offers.
It is, therefore very clear that wheel loaders have acquired quite an important place as far as the construction arena is concerned and renting the equipment instead of buying it certainly contributes to the effective cutting down of expenses.

 

 

How Far Is it Important To Keep Your Heavy Equipment Well Maintained

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You buy a new house and you do everything to ensure that it looks new all the time. You bring in new furniture, fit in with the most expensive false-ceiling that you can afford and also with all these expenses, you also make sure that you paint the house at least once a year and call people to pest free your house. You do this because you want your house to not lose its shine till the time you own it. This will help you in two ways. Firstly, it will be a hygienic place to live and second if you ever wish to sell it off, you can fetch a good price for it. It is very obvious that the buyer will not like to spend a good deal of money after buying your house by paying a fortune. Moreover, your house being in good condition makes it saleable at a high price as compared to other properties in the same location. Well, the same theory goes with heavy equipment.

Heavy equipment may not be as expensive as the property you live in but at the same time, it definitely pinches to buy a new machine to meet your business requirements. Undoubtedly, the high cost of heavy equipment makes it unbearable for a small time construction company to purchase a new stuff which is why they are more likely to end up buying a second hand or a used machine to take care of their project needs.

How frequently should one service his machine?

The frequency for servicing the machine largely depends upon the type of work it was under. Nevertheless, the thumb rule is that one should service the machine once in a month or at times once in 2 months. You may simply call in a mechanic at your place and ask them to check the different parts of the equipment. Change the oil, lubricate the different parts of the machine, give it a complete wash and if there happens to be any spots that got burned, fix it up as soon as possible without waiting for the servicing period to knock your door.

Paint your machine:-  Not much heed is paid to painting the equipment as we all find that job to be of least importance. Well, as far as taking care of heavy equipment are concerned, there is nothing known as least important in its vocabulary. If you find your stuff worn out, try to get that repaired by either painting that part of the equipment or out some sticker which will limit any further damage to the part. If we keep it idle, dust will settle in and as a result it starts damaging the part at a much faster pace than it would have. Moreover, it will also give a feel good factor to us at any moment our eyes fall on the machine.

Keeping good mechanics as part of the crew is an added advantage as they can fix any problem that comes up during the project and ensure that things run at the same pace without falling apart.

Is Heavy Equipment going Green, that is, Environment Friendly?

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When we talk about heavy equipment, what is the first thing that comes to our mind? The gigantic appearance and huge structure that releases thick and black fumes that fills the air, isn’t it? If you drive your car behind a heavy construction vehicle, then you will not be able to breathe in the horrible amount of smoke that the vehicle emits. But now times have changed and the vehicles emit such a lesser amount of smoke that it is quite possible to call them “environment friendly” equipment. Why do we need to focus on environment friendly heavy construction equipment? With every passing day, as our environment is becoming threatened by the amount of pollution that is generated by the vehicles, including heavy construction equipment, people are becoming more conscious about making the environment pollution free. Therefore the heavy construction equipment manufacturing companies are also now focusing on making equipment that emits far lesser amount of smoke. What are the changes that have been introduced to the heavy construction equipment in order to make them environment friendly?

  • One of the biggest reasons of the pollution that is emitted by the heavy construction equipment is that the heavy construction vehicles have a very low horsepower because of the old-dated engines, and therefore, they emit tremendous smoke. As in modern technology, that has become greener or more conscious about making the environment pollution free, they now make the vehicles equipped with electronic engines. And electronic engines lead to a very high horsepower. High horsepower is very beneficial for lesser amount of smoke emission.
  • The next thing that makes the heavy equipment environment friendly is the use of automatic transmission. As the equipment become fully automated, the fuel consumption is much lesser, and the lesser the fuel consumption is, the less will be the smoke emission and the causing of pollution can be controlled.
  • The other change that many other heavy equipment manufacturing companies are focusing on is the production of nickel free and chromium free equipment that are more environment friendly than earlier. Not only does this make the equipment more durable, but also makes its component life extended and as the gear speeds will reduce, there will quite less breakdowns. And if there are less breakdowns, then obviously, there will be less requirement for any replacement of the parts of the heavy construction equipment.

All these measurements will make the vehicles quite environment friendly. Even if you recycle the old or second hand equipment rather than discarding them into the environment, the environment will be less harmed and of course the equipment will become of use, and the cost will be reduced. Environment friendly heavy construction equipment are not only beneficial for the eco-system, but also for the construction company that is using the equipment as it will reduce the cost of maintenance of the equipment. So, go green and buy environment friendly heavy construction equipment for your company.

Track Loaders- An Important Construction Machine. How Does It Actually Work?

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The use of heavy equipment is perhaps one of the most important aspects of the construction industry. If you are into the arena of construction, then you will have to acknowledge the power that these machines have over the smooth functioning of the industry. Without the correct operation of heavy equipment the construction industry will cease to function. Among the many construction equipment on the block, the track loader can definitely be said to occupy place of pride in the industry.

What Is A Track Loader?

The one question that must be answered before anything else is what exactly is a track loader? You must have seen this large machinery in the construction site that loads debris and earth from one place to another. Well, that is what is called the track loader. Track loaders are just another category of construction equipments that is used for moving earth, bricks and mortar in construction sites. Advancement in technology is leading to the decrease in size of this heavy equipment by a certain factor every year, but that does not really affect the capacity of the machine in any way.

The Working of a Track Loader

The track loader is an important part of the construction industry- yes. But have you ever wondered how does it exactly work? In a majority of commercial vehicles, it is seen that the wheels are under the chassis. But things are a bit different in case of the track loaders- it has tracks that somewhat resemble the military tank. The main purpose of the track loader, i.e., digging and loading is performed by the loader that is attached to the front end of the machinery. What makes the track loader such popular equipment in the construction industry is its ability to multi task- it is effectively an excavator, wheel loader and excavator rolled into one.

It must however be noted that the Track Loader has undergone significant alterations in its design ever since its introduction in the construction forum. The early track loaders were modelled to fit the bill of the tractors with “scratch built loading extensions”. They were somewhat similar to the bulldozers of the time and hence were not suitable enough to dig the soil. Operated by means of a cable they were primarily functioned as a tool meant for stowing vehicles and moving bricks, mortar and earth.

The hydraulic system that makes the track loader as we know it today, aids in increasing the overall capacity of the loader, thereby enabling the loader to put a downward pressure on the bucket, which in turn, allows the track loader to dig the soil. However, this puts a certain amount of strain on the undercarriage of the machine, thus leading to wear and tear of the same. The turn of the track loader into the refined equipment that is used today happened with the introduction of the hydrostatic drive mechanism.

The great power and multi tasking ability of the track loader, thus, makes it an indispensible part of the construction business.

Try Caterpillar 330 excavators at your work place and get all the solution of your problem

Caterpillar 330 is a type of excavator that comes with great attributes. As the equipment can serve you a variety of works you can definitely consider this item anytime you require it. Excavators help to dig up materials or soil. This equipment is very strong and also possesses the right potential to carry a great loads and a lot of materials within a short time. The size of the excavator is very small and one can easily move it from one place to other place. There are several types of excavators that have great facilities. Among them caterpillar 330 excavator is the best one and also very common. There are some models that have the same specification like 330 excavators. In order to know the details of this excavator you have to know about its different parts and the best qualities of this machine.

Engine:

It is true that the most important part of an excavator is its engine that can give you the maximum power. Without a perfect engine a caterpillar 330 excavator cannot perform a single work. After examining its different parts it has been proved that the engine of caterpillar 330 is just like the 330BL excavator. It applies 222 horsepower. More over the point is that the engine is the most important part of an excavator that actually helps to do its work smoothly. Therefore if you are planning to buy an excavator then you definitely should check out whether its engine is good or not.

 

Bucket:

You know that heavy equipment can take huge loads and perform good works. In order to perform different types of works it is highly necessary to have good and proper specification. Bucket is another important part of the excavator. However, different types of excavators have different buckets. The size of the bucket is different from each other.

Other specifications:

There are several other specifications that actually important for running an excavator. It actually differs from machine to machine. Therefore, you have to make it clear that whether the excavator has perfect specifications or not before purchasing it.

 

You also want to know the fact that how you run an excavator. Don’t worry the process is very easy.

You have to start the important part of the equipment that is engine. Almost like the vehicles you have to start its engine. Therefore you have to turn a key to turn it on.

In order to run the excavator you have to be concerned over it. It has certain process that you have to follow. Without following such steps you will not be able to perform your works. Therefore, at first, try to get all the details about the equipment and then you can try this equipment at your work place.

Confused In Buying the Right Set of Heavy Equipment – Read This To Clear Your Doubts

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It happens mostly with guys who are new to the construction sector; they seem to be so confused in picking the heavy equipment they need for their construction projects. They firstly fail to have the right approach which is to do a thorough research before jumping in the sector and once they are in and manage to bag in a project, they do not know how to execute it. They eventually end up in making a huge blunder of their business and good deal of losses of their client. They seem to fail miserably in almost all departments and end up burning their fingers and shutting their business. That perhaps becomes the end of the story for their business and they seek to something new in their life.

Well, taken this situation into consideration, if we try and ponder on what went wrong we will probably come out with many reasons that led to the debacle. However, if we dig deeper and check few important causes, we will know that he made some big mistakes in picking up the right set of equipment. Heavy equipments are considered as the heart and soul of the construction industry and if you play around with the most important stuff of your business, you are for sure to be doomed. Therefore, it is of prime importance to know well about your machines and then put your foot in this business.

We would be discussing how one can know more about heavy equipment before they set up their own business.

Experience in the same domain: – Having few years of experience in the respective domain always helps you in knowing the tricks of the trade. By working in the construction sector, you will get to know how the machines operate, which equipment is needed for what kind of work and in case of emergencies whom can you get in touch with to get the problem resolved. Newbie makes big mistakes in identifying the problem and once they do that, they take more time to understand how to get that fixed. These problems can be avoided if one knows to deal the situation beforehand.

Browse internet to quest the thirst of knowledge:-  We hear people say “If you want to know about something, google it”. Well, all they mean is if you are looking to get some information about things, the most convenient way is to check that on internet. Internet is probably the only place which gathers information on anything and everything and if one likes to seek details about a particular machine, he can certainly find it on the internet.

Talk with people having worked in this domain­:­-  This is perhaps the simplest thing one can do to know about heavy equipment. Everybody has a mentor in life and it’s advisable to keep one who can guide you throughout the different phases of your business. Talk to people who have spent sizable number of years in the construction industry and check how they can be helpful to you in giving information on heavy equipment.

Caterpillar Heavy Equipment- A Name to Be Trusted

Heavy equipment form an integral part of the construction industry. If you are someone who belongs to the construction industry, then dealing with heavy construction equipment must come as second nature to you. And for being successful in the field it is important that you select the best quality heavy equipment for your construction purposes. And the range of heavy equipment from Caterpillar no doubt serves the purpose to the best possible extent.

The Caterpillar Corporation

Born out of the fusion of Holt Manufacturing Company and C. L Best Tractor Company, the Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Company has gone on to become a name that is widely relied upon as far as heavy construction equipment are concerned. Having its base in California, it has been providing the construction industry of America with some of the best quality construction machinery for quite some time now. Today the company is a global manufacturer of all kinds of heavy equipment, right from Articulated Dump Trucks, Dozer, and Tractors to Compactors, Drag Lines, Excavators and the like.

The Caterpillar Range of Heavy Equipment

The Caterpillar Corporation has a number of heavy construction equipments to its credit that has been a great help to quite a number of construction companies.

The Caterpillar Articulated Dump Truck is perhaps one of the most popular and ever in demand heavy construction equipment to exist. There are a number of models from which the companies can pick, depending on their requirement. Each Articulated Dump Truck from Caterpillar has been designed in a manner such that it is easy to operate, simple and comfortable, with more productivity and less maintenance hassles.

The next equipment on the block is the Caterpillar Asphalt Pavers, used for paving asphalt on roads, bridges, parking lots and the like. It includes which three major variants, viz, the Wheel Asphalt Pavers, the Track Asphalt Pavers and the Screeds. The Caterpillar Excavator is equally important heavy equipment in the construction arena. The four variants of the Caterpillar 300 Excavator family offers four variants, from which the construction companies are free to choose a make and model of their choice- the small, mini, medium and large Excavators. Like the Excavator, the Dozer family also comes in three variants, viz the small, medium and large Dozers.

The Caterpillar Draglines, available in three variants, viz, 8200, 8750 and 8000 are also supposed to be quite an important tool in the mining and construction industry. It does not really need a genius to figure out the importance of drilling equipment in the construction arena and the Caterpillar Corporation offers two variants of drilling equipment for construction purposes, viz, Rotary Drills and Track Drills.

The Caterpillar compactors have also been designed in a manner so as to cater to the variety of purposes for which it may be required. The Soil Compactors, the Landfill Compactors, the Vibratory Soil Compactors are all designed by the company in such a manner so as to fit the demand of the construction companies.

The Caterpillar Heavy Equipment manufacturing company, therefore, always strives in supplying the construction and mining industry with high end heavy machinery that caters to their particular requirements.