Earthmoving Equipment Solution

Principles of Choosing Earthmoving Equipment for Your Projects

Thoughtful planning and analysis when selecting construction machinery ensure efficiency, safety, and effectiveness in completing the work.

1. When choosing construction machinery, it’s important to match it with the specific tasks at hand. For example, a task that involves digging deep holes will need an excavator, while a task that involves moving large amounts of material across a site would benefit from a loader or a dump truck.

2. The selection of earth-moving equipment should reflect the actual conditions of the project. Factors such as soil type, terrain (flat, hilly, or uneven), weather conditions, and even the scale of the project can influence which machinery is suitable. 

3. After identifying the main construction machinery, it’s essential to also select suitable auxiliary equipment to support the rest of the construction processes.

4. Additionally, while selecting earth-moving machinery, it’s vital to consider other construction methods that can enhance mechanized earthwork.

Earthmoving Machinery Options for Construction

Here are some common types of earthmoving machinery along with their applications. Let’s learn the most widely used machines for earthmoving first, and then we will offer you some combination solutions for different projects.

1. Bulldozer

A bulldozer is a type of earthmoving machinery designed for excavating, transporting, and disposing of soil and rock materials, widely used in open-pit mining. Their applications are diverse, commonly used for leveling and clearing sites, digging foundations up to 1.5 meters deep, and backfilling pits and trenches.

For example, it can be employed to construct waste disposal sites, level areas for vehicle dumping, pile up scattered ore, and prepare work platforms and construction sites. Bulldozers play a significant role not only in auxiliary tasks but also in primary mining operations.

Bulldozers can be categorized based on their mobility into track-type and tire-type bulldozers.

• Track-type bulldozers: provide excellent traction, have strong climbing ability, and are highly adaptable.
• Tire-type bulldozers: offer faster speeds and greater maneuverability.

They are flexible to operate, easy to drive, and require a smaller working area. Travel quickly and are easy to relocate, capable of climbing slopes of around 30 degrees. They are especially suitable for short-distance earth and rock moving tasks, typically ranging from 10 to 100 meters.

2. Excavators

The excavator is one of the most common earthmoving machines, known for its flexibility and multifunctional capabilities, making it suitable for various engineering environments.

Powered by a hydraulic system, excavators come with a variety of attachments and power options, allowing them to excavate, cut, and load soil and rock. Check out more functions:

Excavation and Grading: Primarily used for digging trenches, holes, and foundations; grading surfaces for construction.

Material Handling: Loading and unloading materials, such as soil, sand, and gravel, into trucks or storage areas.

Demolition: Breaking down structures using attachments like hydraulic breakers, enabling safe and efficient demolition processes.

Landscaping: Used to create ponds, build retaining walls, and perform other landscaping tasks.

Mining and Quarrying: Excavators play a crucial role in digging and transporting materials in mining operations.

Utilities Installation: Laying down pipes, cables, and other underground utilities.

We recommend you a tracked excavator for digging, material handling, and demolition. Mini-excavators are small and lightweight, making them ideal for trenching and utility work.

3. Wheel Loader

Wheel loaders, also known as front loaders, are versatile heavy-duty machinery with a high load carrying capacity. The primary purpose of a wheel loader on-site is to dig, carry, haul, and transport material on-site.

A wheel loader consists of an arm with a hauling bucket or scoop that efficiently carries large-scale materials. Besides construction sites, they can also be used for agricultural and landscaping purposes. Loaders come in various sizes, making them ideal for projects of any size.

4. Backhoe Loder

The backhoe loader is heavy construction machinery combined with three types of construction equipment. It consists of a tractor, a loader, and a backhoe.

Their mobility makes them suitable for earth-moving activities in urban areas. They are used for excavation works, digging trenches, placing pipes, filling trenches, lifting materials, etc.

Backhoe loaders are typically more compact than traditional excavators and loaders, which makes them ideal for projects with spatial constraints.

 In addition to the standard buckets, backhoe loaders can utilize a range of attachments, such as forks, grapples, and augers, to enhance their functionality.

We recommend you use our new backhoe loader for a small and medium scale projects.

5. Compact Roller

A road roller compactor is a versatile and efficient construction machine widely utilized in various applications within the construction industry.

Its primary function is to compact and smooth different types of surfaces, including soil, asphalt, and gravel, making it an essential tool for achieving proper foundation and surface integrity in construction projects.

Designed with a compact size and excellent maneuverability, the compact roller excels in accessing tight spaces and navigating smaller construction sites where larger machines may not fit or be suitable. This feature makes it ideal for urban environments, residential areas, and estates that demand precision and care during construction activities.

Additionally, compact rollers often come with adjustable settings that allow operators to control the frequency and amplitude of the vibrations, tailoring the compaction process to suit specific material types and project requirements. This flexibility ensures better performance and efficiency, contributing to the longevity and stability of the constructed surfaces.

6. Articulated Dump Truck

It is a commonly used transport machine in roadbed construction, generally used for the transportation of earthwork and engineering materials. The ADT consists of a front cabin where the driver sits and a rear dump bed for material handling. The articulation joint between these sections provides flexibility and stability, enabling the truck to traverse rough terrain while maintaining traction on all wheels.

Suggestion: It is suitable for transportation over a distance of more than 1 km.

7. Wheel Tractor-Scraper

Wheel tractor-scrapers are particularly effective for grading and leveling surfaces in preparation for road construction, sports fields, and other infrastructure projects. They can create smooth, even surfaces quickly.

There are mainly towed and self-propelled scrapers. The highway quota mainly uses towed scrapers, which are suitable for earthwork and stone shoveling construction with a medium distance of 400-600 meters.

These machines excel at moving large volumes of soil, gravel, or other materials from one location to another, making them ideal for site preparation and earthmoving tasks.

8. Trencher

A trencher has the specific purpose of trench-digging, which it does by lifting and moving earth. They don’t dig ditches in the ground like an excavator, instead they use their unique mechanical motion to create trenches. Trenchers can be used in several ways, like digging for electrical wires, cutting pavement, and creating drainage. They can even be used to snap tree roots.

There are chain trenchers, which cut into the ground to allow for narrow and deep trenches; wheel trenchers, best for soft or hard soils when there are rock formations; and micro trenchers, good for very narrow trenches of just an inch or so in width. They can be walk-behind or ride-on, with the former being better for small jobs.

You may also need our stone/rock crushers.