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Importance of Heavy Equipment in Construction

Heavy equipment like digger and bulldozer are some of the many equipment used by building construction contractors. It is used to make the project done in a promised time.

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Hybrid Technology for Heavy Equipment

With their powerful Komatsu engines, exceptional strength and state-of-the-art design, Komatsu dump trucks transport heavy loads quickly, easily and cost effectively. Dump Trucks are available in rigid or articulated version. They guarantee complete driving safety, even at high speeds. From the transmission system and chassis to the axles and suspension, all the components are designed to handle gruelling daily stresses for maximum reliability.

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How to Use Heavy Construction Equipment

Construction rental stores lease heavy equipment to any adult with a checkbook and a way to haul the equipment. However, unless you’re an experienced operator, you could find yourself in a pickle when you get the equipment home. If you’ve just rented a skid-steer, a loader, a trencher or a lift, follow some general guidelines.

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How to Excavate a Trench

For minor ditches or trenches, simply using a shovel and setting about digging is sufficient, but for excavating a deep trench, often needed for sanitary sewer installation or other projects, special consideration should be made. Follow...

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What Are the Different Types of Heavy Construction Equipment?

There are many different types of heavy construction equipment, including cranes, backhoes, forklifts, telehandlers, and...

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History of the Bulldozer

Some historians give credit to an American named Benjamin Holt for inventing the first "bulldozer" in 1904, and originally calling it a "caterpillar" or a crawler tractor. However, this would be misleading.

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Digging for victory

Coming soon to a building site near you UNTIL now it has been widely assumed that construction equipment made by Chinese companies, and even equipment made in China...

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How to Calculate Construction Equipment Lifecycle Costs

The process involves five steps. Three municipal fleet case studies examine lifecycle costing measures for construction equipment to budget, purchase, and bill customers more effectively.

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Komatsu's Hybrid Technology

Source: komatsu.com.au/ As a result Komatsu has launched the new era in excavator technology with the HB205-1 Hybrid Excavator. As a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, Komatsu understands its commitment to addressing the increasing global environmental issues. The Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator has been specifically designed to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.

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