Construction Vehicles
There are several different types of construction vehicles, and each one has its own special purpose. Construction vehicles might also be referred to as heavy equipment or engineering vehicles. The major types of construction vehicles include dump trucks, excavators, bulldozers, graders, front-end loaders, and backhoes. There are other specialized types of construction vehicles, too, but these are the ones most frequently used for general construction jobs.
Dump trucks – Dump trucks carry materials to and from work sites. This might include rocks, sand, or rubble. A lift mechanism raises the truck bed so that the contents of the truck can be “dumped.”
Excavators – Excavators have a large arm and a bucket that’s used for digging, dredging, landscaping, and moving heavy materials.
Bulldozers – Bulldozers are construction vehicles with a heavy metal blade attached to the front. Bulldozers are used for moving materials by pushing them. Bulldozers come in different sizes, and smaller models are sometimes referred to as “calfdozers.”
Graders – Like bulldozers, graders have a metal blade that’s used to push and scrape. Graders are generally more precise than bulldozers and are often used to create flat surfaces for roads, fields, and construction pads.
Front-end loaders – Front loaders are equipped with a large scoop on the front that’s capable of removing loose materials from one place to another. Front loaders can also be equipped with special attachments like grapplers for lifting specific items.
Backhoes – Backhoes are equipped with a large digging arm and a front loader. These construction vehicles can be used for a wide range of jobs, including general construction, stump removal, plumbing, and farming.