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How to choose the right bulldozer

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One of the most useful equipment of construction sites is bulldozer. It can perform the heavy works of a tractor. As the construction business is growing day by day it also increases the demand of heavy equipment and bulldozer is one of them. A broad blade system has been attached at the front of the machine along with an optional ripper placed at the back. Bulldozers are mainly used to grade and to shove the large snow piles or soil. Several construction works like mining, quarrying and many more difficult works have been done by bulldozers in the construction sites.

Now when you are going to purchase a bulldozer for your several works it is very obvious that you want the perfect one.  Therefore, before buying it you should definitely consider some major things. It is really essential to check out some details about the bulldozer unless you may have to face little difficulties later.

Things should be considered before buying a bulldozer:

 

  • The main functional adaptor of this machine is the blade and ripper. In order to lose the soil and break the rocks ripper is used.  Blade is also an important part of this machine as it comes in three different types like S-blade, U-blade and S-U blade. It helps the bulldozer to grade, carry as well as push the big earth piles. So you should check these things at first.
  • There are many companies that manufacture this equipment but it is always safe to rely on a reputed and reliable company. Caterpillar Company is the best company that produces amazing bulldozers. Hence you should definitely select this company as it is responsible for producing best bulldozers that contain superb versatility, powerful net horsepower, manoeuvrability and ergonomic designs.  Therefore, when a company is offering such amazing features you will definitely be able to enjoy your work with these machines.
    • Rops is the safety feature of a bulldozer. It is also a portion of the equipment which is connected with the upper part of the heavy equipment.  Basically this part is worked as the roof of the equipment that helps to secure it from any damage.  Even it helps the operator to be safe from any kind of injury. It actually pushes the machine during the time of breaking down the rocks. So you definitely should check the canopy properly because without it the machine as well as the operator may have to face danger.

 

  • When you are busy in choosing a bulldozer for performing some heavy tasks you have to be aware with its durability as well as its quality. Quality is always comes first because a good quality bulldozer can bring lots of benefits for you. Another important fact is that you will be secured from any danger and your machine will be safe from any damages.

These are the some basic points that everybody should consider before purchasing this equipment because without all these things your machine will not be able to serve its best.

 

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How to reduce risk by renting heavy equipment?

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Owners of construction industries are aware of the impact of economic decline on their businesses. Many of them have evolved a new appraisal for gripping money in their hands. They have started to explore strategies of risk management with a fresh vigour. In this competitive world, it is very important to rent equipment as one of the important strategy of risk management. It has both money and risk management advantages.

The construction industries have intensely fixed ownership culture regarding heavy constructional equipment. However, there are some advantages of leasing the machines which is almost same to all spheres of construction industry, irrespective of the type of equipment.

Renting mitigates asset risks

Renting minimises asset risks such as high maintenance cost. Bulldozing equipment requires maintenance. As the time passes, it faces much wear and tear. This increases the maintenance cost and repairing time of the equipment. This increased time and cost results in delaying of the project fulfilment. This delaying is a very big problem for the industries who are trying to maximize their crew. Renting assures that equipment stays first hand. Therefore, the money and time spent on its maintenance can be minimised significantly.

Apart from the maintenance of the equipment, businesses which buy the equipment straight away are responsible enough for ensuring that the purchasing is in compliance with appropriate regulations. The regular upgrading of the new equipment helps to keep up with the latest regulations.

Reselling of the construction machines is another important factor that constantly bothers the owners when they own such a machine. Sometimes, the owner should consider selling the older machine and decide what to do with it can be intimidating. There are very few companies who have right price to sell it in the market. Renting permits business owners to turn the machine in at the edge of the lease-period and move-on smoothly.

Use of Equipment management

As most of the entrepreneurs know that the monthly cost of renting the heavy equipment is really very expensive. If you want to go for purchasing new equipment for a particular project which will lasts for 2-3 years and which you are not going to use after that initial period, then it is not worth buying it. In fact, renting allows an owner to match the particular equipment’s usage with the deadline of the project. After that only, he should add that expense into its tender.

Your construction business relies on a variety of equipment to operate. Renting heavy equipment is a smart choice because the entire lease payment can be claimed as a tax deduction. If you want to rent the machine from an online company, then you only have to fill an online application form and submit it. After that they will give you a call for the further processing of your request. Or, you can directly give them a call so that you can visit the company physically. So, make your business bigger by renting heavy equipment.

 

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How to Select the Right Equipment Tracking System

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As the heavy construction equipment have to perform in extremely hectic work schedule and they are more or less mobile, it is quite difficult to keep a track of these equipments. A good heavy construction equipment tracking system makes it quite easy for the owner to have a clear idea of the performance of the equipment. When you implement a tracking system to your heavy construction equipment, it not only helps you in keeping a track record of the equipment, but also you can increase the productivity and efficiency of the equipments to increase the business of your company. There are many equipment tracking systems that might help you with all the services, but most often the owners get confused about which would be the right tracking device for their company. Following the simple steps and tips mentioned below, you can find the right tracking system for your device.

  1. Most of the ordinary tracking systems are based on solo services. It means that these tracking systems will serve single equipment at a time. So, if you want to track two devices, then you will have to assign another tracking device. Therefore, if you want to track your heavy construction equipments, then you must buy a tracking system that offers multiple applications.
  2. Many times the tracking systems work exclusively on proprietary devices only. In such a case they work only on those very equipments. But if any time the owner is unhappy with the service and wants to buy new equipments, these tracking systems might not work on them, and the entire system or hardware technology might need a change. To avoid this, the owner must always find a tracking system that is not exclusive for proprietary devices.
  3. The next most important factor for choosing the right tracking system for your heavy construction equipment is to make sure that your tracking systems providing company gives you ample support, post the installation of the equipments. If the company fails to provide you a support and servicing facility after the tracking system has been installed, then it will not be very favourable for you.

Features of a good tracking system:

  • To locate the equipment’s position, the tracking system works wonders. Both the satellite and cellular tracking system are very helpful for this purpose.
  • When you assign the run-time analyser, you can get to know about the exact time span of the working hours of the equipments. How long your equipment has been performing in the field, must be known to you, so that you can charge the customer accordingly.
  • A good tracking system will also denote you about the working condition of the equipment. If there is damage in the equipment and it becomes quite late before you get to know it, the equipment might get severely damaged. A tracking device can help in reducing the maintenance cost to a large extent in these situations.

 

Utilize Caterpillar D3 Bulldozer for Agricultural Land

Very often, the word ‘bulldozer’ is used in the list of heavy equipment but actually it falls under the category of tractors. Many of the farmers are unaware of this fact and think D3 dozers as the heavy construction equipment. This piece of writing will make them understand the benefits of D3 in farming applications. Nowadays, Caterpillar D3 bulldozers are used by the farmers to develop the fertility of the land.

Factual Information about D3 Bulldozers

D3 bulldozer is often recognised as D3 crawler tractor that is employed to shift land, echelon land and for destruction. The engine of the D3 dozer has 5.2 litre diesel in it. This motor has the capability to produce maximum 62 KW of horsepower. The diesel tank has the capacity to hold 30.1 gallons of fuel. It has the competence to hold an utmost freight of 13,980 kg. This bulldozer runs in the speed of seven miles per hour. There are three gears in the front side and one gear in the opposite side of the bulldozer. When the dozer blade is fitted in the device, its total length is 12.1 feet and without blade, its distance end to end is 9.1 feet. The customers get the helm track in the size of 6 feet and floor clearance of 1 foot.

Security Tips for Bulldozer Users

  • The trained bulldozer drivers should go through the manual section before using the machine. The test drive is must for them so as to avoid accidents.
  • The mechanical back up alarm helps the bulldozer driver to call the workers in the site in emergency. The volume of this alarm is so loud that it can be hear from any corner of the site.
  • It is very important to know for the bulldozer operators that whenever they have to refuel the machine, it is sensible to shut off the engine.
  • The rollover protection structure (ROPS) attached in the bulldozer help the drivers to run the crawler safely.
  • It should be necessary to wear hand and foot hold safety tools whenever there is a need to mount over the parts of the machine.
  • Always employ overhead security whenever there is a need to use bulldozer on a high altitude material.
  • The bulldozer machinists should always be conscious if they have to use it near a trencher or an excavator.

Procedure to Make a Road Using a Bulldozer

The workers should cut down the big trees that are in the lane before they utilise dozer. It is advisable to the bulldozer drivers that never use crawler to curb out the large trees form the ground. With the blade of the bulldozer, thump the remnants and thrust them away so that it will not create an obstruction on the path of the bulldozer. The bulldozer helps to swell the gravels on the road.  When the pebbles are compressed by the bulldozer, it gives a smooth appearance and never washes out in stormy rain.

Importance of Armoured Bulldozer in Battle Ground

Universalized in 1920 and utilised profoundly ever since, bulldozer is an incessant tracked tractor that falls under the category of heavy equipment. It is a crawler that is bedecked with a sizeable metal platter. The application of the bulldozer is to shove a large amount of soil, debris, sand or other construction materials. Very often, laborers recognize this heavy equipment as a dozer. It is a crawler that is assembled at the rear with a claw-shaped mechanism. This apparatus is known as ripper that is applied to slacken the thickly condensed substances. Armoured bulldozer is a fundamental contrivance of battle engineering.

Use of Armoured Bulldozer in World War II

The British were the first to employ armoured bulldozer in World War II. The soldiers used stereotyped Caterpillar D8 Bulldozer that was adjoined with armour. It helped the bulldozer drivers to protect themselves and the engine from the attack of the enemies. At that time these armoured bulldozers were manufactured by Jack Olding and Company Ltd. The British soldiers referred these bulldozers as “Hobbart’s Funnies”. In the Battle of Normandy, the armoured bulldozers were used to clear the incursion beaches of hindrances and to create roads. When the military persons reached Europe, they realised the need of Centaur bulldozer. This bulldozer was very much effective in battle grounds for instance in Korean War.

Modern Use of Armoured Dozer

Some of the eminent contemporary bulldozers are Caterpillar D7 and D9. These dozers are bedecked with the tanks that have blades. Some of the attributes of current toughened bulldozers are as follows:

  • Caterpillar D9 bulldozer is used in military as wells as construction purposes. It is chiefly utilised by Israel Defence Forces and United States armed forces. This bulldozer has the capability to bear up profound attack.
  • The modern dozers have the power of 405 to 410 horsepower.
  • The drawbars pull capability of this updated bulldozer is 71.6 tonnes-forces.
  • The D9R bulldozer can be operated by two crew members.
  • The armour kit installed in the IDF modified bulldozers defends the motorized system and the compartment of the operator.
  • The bulletproof casement of the IDF bulldozers protects the engine and the bulldozer machinists from the machinegun, sniper blaze and grenades.
  • The RPG rounds can be averted by the slat armour. Sometimes the D9 bulldozers are available with the attributes of smoulder projectors, grenade installers and crew-functionalised machine guns.
  • D9 bulldozers are mainly utilised in excavating moats, saving stuck, glade landmines, accumulating sand blockades etc.
  • The Palestinian soldiers used these D9 bulldozers to open secure path for IDF armies.
  • These bulldozers are also employed in cleaning bushes and structures.

Application of Armoured Bulldozers in United States

The US armies bought Tractor Protection Kits (TPK) from the Israel Military Industries at the time of first Gulf War. They used it in their Caterpillar D7 bulldozers. These are significantly utilised in mine cleaning purposes. D9 bulldozers are operated by the US soldiers to destroy the vehicles from dig channels and roads.

 

 

Different Heavy Equipment Software can help the construction process

In maintaining the heavy construction equipment, the software solutions are the best ways. There are many software solutions that can cater to all the difficulties related to fueling, controlling, servicing a many other factors of the heavy construction equipment. Among the many software solutions, the most popular ones are the:

  • Dexter + Chaney equipment management solution:

What the heavy construction equipment needs in order to manage the equipment through software solutions are preventive maintenance, a tracking system for the equipment that can also be operated through a mobile application. This is a cloud based software program namely the Spectrum Construction Software that can work seamlessly without the installation of separate software or hardware devices. This software can be operated through the Apple iPhones or the Android mobile phones. The Spectrum Construction Software offers the field workers the opportunity to provide information from the site, automatically synchronizing with the mobile system.

  • Trimble VisionLink 2.4 construction software

This software program integrates various features including the fleet and the asset management, the productivity of the equipment, the amount of materials used at the site and many more. All of these tasks are performed by the 2D Project Monitoring system. This system lets the managers or staff at the construction site to monitor the time cycle, the load counts and also calculate the distance of the hauls. Not only these calculations, but the cumulative volumes of work also can be analyzed through this software program. Even at the time of the movement operations for materials at the work site, the movement or the positional change of the equipment is recorded by this software. Apart from these, the other things that need to be mentioned as the features of this software are the ability to record the distance and the location of the equipment, the timing of its performance and the timing of dumping etc. This software is very helpful in maintain the record of the real progress by the equipment at the work site.

  • PlanSwift Construction Estimation and Takeoff Software

The flexible and the user-friendly digitizing process that is present on a screen is the unique selling proposition of this heavy construction equipment software. By simply clicking on the digitized screen, the owners and the operators of the vehicle or the equipment can calculate the labor charges and the cost of the materials all at a single click. In almost every industry including the residential and the commercial, this software and the blueprint utilizing technique can solve many difficulties in every problem. Even the cost of this software is quite less than the other software of the similar sort. It is simple to operate, affordable in terms of cost and almost anyone can handle this software. Even the staffs can also run this software.

There is quite a number of software of the similar sort. If you want to enjoy the benefits of one of these software, then you will have to simply buy one and install it to your system.

Use Caterpillar D10 Bulldozer with Elevated Drive Sprocket

Have you ever operated any Caterpillar bulldozer product? If ‘no’ then this article will definitely help you to make understand the importance of Caterpillar D10 bulldozer. Bulldozer is a type of crawler that is mainly found in heavy industry factories, construction sites, mines, and farms. It is bulky and potent trailed heavy paraphernalia. The tracks help the bulldozers to hold the ground tightly in the jagged topography zones. Caterpillar D10 bulldozer is mainly employed in the mining and construction sites. Here, the labourers and the miners come to know the applications of efficient D10 bulldozer manufactured by Caterpillar Inc Company.

Antiquity of Caterpillar D10 Bulldozer

The first model of D10 bulldozer was D10X1 that was presented in the year 1973 in the business meeting of Caterpillar Inc Company. This mechanism was invented due to the need of a large tractor. Within some years, this Caterpillar D10 was popularised in the whole world and the East Peoria Plant of Caterpillar Company produced 1000 D10 bulldozers in between the year 1977 and 1986. At that time, a large number of heavy equipment manufacturing industries of different nations tried to build competent bulldozers just like caterpillar D10. Some of them are D455A, Fiat Allis 41-B, Con Expo 69 etc. Later the invention of the N-series tractors downgraded the demand of D10 dozer. For this reason Caterpillar company replaced D10 bulldozer with D11 N.

Structure of Caterpillar D10 Bulldozer

Some of the structural features of this D10 bulldozer are as ensues:

  • The power capacity of this dozer is 700 horsepower (520 KW).
  • The customers can get the facility of 19 foot U-blade tool with this dozer if they order it at the Caterpillar Inc Company.
  • Earlier the U-blade attached to this dozer was available in the weight of 82,000 kg but nowadays the modern blades are obtained in the weight of 86,000 kg.
  • The conventional U-blade was 7 feet high and has the capacity to ram the soil up to 35m.
  • The modern D10 bulldozers are used in 777 off-highway dragger.

Benefits of Elevated Sprockets in D10 Dozer

  • The elevated sprockets abolish the final coerce structure.
  • Inclined to frequent failure is another attribute of lofty sprockets.
  • This sprocket is constructed in modular shape.
  • It helps to smash down the tracks and eradicates constrain sprockets easily.
  • The modular design of the sprockets helps in removing the diffusion from the rear.

 

Chief Qualities of Updated Caterpillar Dozers

  • The Caterpillar bulldozers proffer additional facilities to the customers like engine efficiency, cost diminution and recuperating workers.
  • The financial system of the fuel is improved by the fans and the eco-operating form of Caterpillar bulldozers.
  • The cab enrichment quality gives the bulldozer machinists to stay in comfort and safety cabins.
  • The productive feature of the machine increases because it is supported by the electro-hydraulic, authentic power trains and committed hydraulic tools.

Additional facility of adaptable undercarriage enhances the quality of the Caterpillar bulldozers. In the early years of 1970, Seal and Lubricated Track (SALT) system was pioneered by Caterpillar Inc Company and still this technique is famous in heavy equipment manufacturing organisations.

 

 

 

 

Renting Heavy Equipment Is No Longer a Lucrative Option- Taking a Look at the Probable Reasons

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Heavy equipment have always been an integral part of the construction industry. It is impossible to be in the construction arena and not get involved with the heavy equipment. And if that is so, then you must be aware of the rising debate between renting of heavy equipment and buying brand new ones.

Renting Vs Buying Heavy Equipment

It is often seen that people involved in construction face a dilemmatic situation wherein, they are unable to decide if renting heavy construction equipment would be a more lucrative option or investing in a brand new one would be better. To look at it, both the deals have their own set of pros and cons that needs to be considered. While renting heavy equipment for a short period of time is quite a good option, buying brand new equipment is better if you are looking for long term utility. Finances are also another factor involved in the whole thing. While renting heavy equipment may seem to be a cheaper alternative in the long run, there is no denying the fact that the overall experience is quite high.

Why Renting Heavy Equipment Is No More A Lucrative Option?

Start up construction companies and even established construction companies have always considered renting heavy equipment a more lucrative option over investing in brand new ones. Things have, however, undergone a change- renting is no longer that lucrative an alternative as it used to be. Let us peek at the reasons as to why this is so?

  • The first aspect in the renting of heavy equipment that one needs to consider is the economic aspect of the entire affair. Renting heavy equipment over purchasing a brand new one may seem to be economically lucrative initially, but with the passage of time, it tends to get more expensive. You have to constantly pay for using the machine and as a result the overall expense goes up by a considerable amount.
  • If you invest in brand new heavy equipment, then you will have the liberty of using it as and when you wish to. However, if you opt for rental equipment, you have to depend on the rental house renting out the heavy equipment.
  • Maintenance becomes another key issue in the entire renting procedure. If the heavy equipment suffer any kind of damage during its rental period, then you will have to pay for the damage done and therefore, comes about an unwanted hike in the expenses.
  • There is also the fact that the rented heavy equipment has been operated by multiple operators and as a result, there is always a question mark with regard to the working condition of the equipment.

Along with all of the above factors, there is also the fact that in times of need, construction companies are left with no alternative other than to rent heavy equipment, even if it comes at a price far exceeding its limits. It is, therefore, not at all surprising that the business of renting out heavy equipment is slowly becoming an option less opted for.

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Heavy Equipment Strobe Lights- For Those Who Need To Work Late Into Night

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Being associated with the construction industry comes hand in hand with dealing with heavy equipment. It is not really possible to be a part of the construction area and not have the slightest inkling about heavy construction equipment. Hazards form an inevitable part when it is handling of construction equipment that is in question. Construction site supervisors, thus, need to be constantly on the lookout for possible mishaps and take measures to avoid them. Making use of heavy equipment strobes light is one such measure that could be taken to enhance safety at construction lights.

What Are Heavy Equipment Strobe Lights All About?

Completing a certain construction project within the deadline is an issue of great importance. If you are associated with the construction arena, then you might find yourself working well into night in order to meet this deadline. And it is here that the importance of a good lighting system comes in. not only does it allow continuation of work at the construction industries, it also ensures the safety of the on-site workers along with other people in the vicinity of the construction site.

In order to meet this requirement comes in the necessity of strobe lights. Strobe lights might come in a variety of forms. They may be either portable allowing users to carry them about or fixed to a certain area. Heavy equipment strobe lights are generally the portable type allowing them to be put to use with specific equipment as per requirement. Heavy equipment strobe lights light up the construction area by means of flash lighting, not unlike that used in photography. Capable of producing flash energy of 10 to 15 joules, the strobe lights can produce flash lighting amounting up to several kilowatts. This lighting is achieved by means of heating up of the xenon gas that is stored inside the strobe lamp.

How Is Heavy Equipment Strobe Light Used In The Construction Industry?

Heavy equipment strobe lights have been found to be dead useful when working at construction sites even after the departure of daylight. Not only do they allow construction workers to see what they are doing, they also save the day from unwanted hazards. The heavy equipment strobe lights also find utility in the road construction industry. These powerful lights in addition to allowing workers to continue with their work at night also serve as a kind of warning for approaching vehicles, thereby, avoiding accidents. There is also the fact that strobe lights have been designed in a manner so as to suit all weather conditions, making them all the more indispensible for the construction industry.

So, if you have got a deadline to fulfill with your latest construction project and need to work late into night to finish it off, it is best if you make use of the heavy construction equipment strobe lights for the purpose.

Rent Grader for Road Construction

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Is your construction company in the list of budding firms? Are you worried about the expensive heavy construction equipment? There is no need to lose sleep because here you will get to know that currently many of the rental companies are propounding the service of leasing heavy equipment to the construction, mining, agricultural and other monopolies. It is evident that buying heavy equipment is feasible only for a leading construction company because of its high cost. Therefore the rental companies are giving prospect to the burgeoning companies to raise their positions in the market by proffering the heavy equipment on charter basis.
Road Grader Structure
A road grader is also acknowledged as a blade, a maintainer or a motor grader. It is a breed of architectural machine that is seen with a long blade. This blade is utilised to construct a flat facade during the grading course of action. In the archetypal miniature of road grader, three axles with the engine and cab are attached to it. These engine and cab are fitted above the rear axles at one end of the vehicle. And at the front end of the grader, the third axle is equipped with the blade in between. In countries like Finland, the rental companies supply the motor grader equipped with the second blade. This blade is affixed in the frontage axle of the road grader. Some of the construction workers label this machine as the blade. The capacity range of this blade varies from 2.50 to 7.30m. The engine of the road grader machine has the competence of 93 to 373kw.
Regional Use of Motor Grader
In the northern part of Europe, United States and in Canada, the motor graders are frequently used in removing the snow from the residential areas by the municipal bodies. In the countryside and scrubland areas of Africa and Australia, these graders are repeatedly employed in agricultural purposes. In these grasslands, motor grader acts as bulldozer to dirt the tracks in farms and ranches. These are also applied in plantation applications.
Utilization of Road Grader
In the earlier days, road graders were usually haggard by the animals and the human beings. Subsequently, the discovery of the motor engines brought motor trucks, steam tractors in a huge popularity and people started using it abruptly. The first self-driven grader was created by Russell Grader Manufacturing Company in the year 1920. Nowadays, the contemporary road graders are used in different industries to accomplish the task as soon as possible. Some of its functions are as follows:
• In civil engineering diligences, motor graders are used to filter the rough grading particles and finish their grading factor completely. These rough grading particles generally come out from scrappers and bulldozers.
• Graders are frequently used in preserving and erecting the dirt and the rock-strewn roads.
• During the building of paved roads, graders are used to set up the pedestal path where the asphalt is to be sited on.
Therefore, we can conclude here by saying that renting the road graders gives benefits to the construction organisations by saving their money by preventing the purchase. They assist the companies to invest their money in other requirements rather on these pricey equipments. It helps the businessmen to keep their trade in liquid.

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