http://info5000.com//EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/index.html There are many different opinions as to what machines should actually be classified as earth moving equipment. There are many different types of equipment that fall in this category, such as excavators, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, and even loaders. en-us Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Gibson's dream takes shapeKennebec JournalWORK GETS DONE: Construction of a retaining wall in front of a new set of bleachers at Maranacook Community High School began last weekend. ...and more raquo; http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/index.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Infolink Architecture BuildingEarthmoving Equipment, Heavy Duty Trailers and Attachments from ... Infolink Architecture BuildingBy Titan Manufacturing Titan Manufacturing supply a wide range of Construction, Earth Moving and Excavation Equipment and Machinery. ...and more raquo; http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/index.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT AGR signs Excavation Master Service Agreement with Heerema Marine ...Your Subsea News (press release)Working closely with HMC means that operators will be able to take advantage of our reliable and cost effective excavation equipment as part of a wider ...and more raquo; http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/index.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Duke UniversityGas Leak Causes Building Evacuation in West VillageDuke UniversityA piece of excavation equipment accidentally broke the 6-inch natural gas line near the intersection of West Main Street and Fuller Street, ...and more raquo; http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/index.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Sometimes called a forklift truck, the forklift isa powerful industrial truck that is used to liftand transport material by steel forks that areinserted under the load. Forklifts are commonlyused to move loads and equipment that is stored onpallets. The forklift was developed in 1920, andhas since become a valuable piece of equipment inmany manufacturing and warehousing operations. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/forklift.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT CaterpillarCaterpillar hit a dial of power and performance withits top of the line 446 backhoe loader when it firstintroduced the D series version of the machine. The102 HP machine also features a new operator stationand offers optional joystick controls. The digforces on the bucket have increased 10 on thebackhoe. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/different-types-of-backhoe-loaders.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT A crane is a tower or derrick that is equipped withcables and pulleys that are used to lift and lowermaterial. They are commonly used in the constructionindustry and in the manufacturing of heavy equipment.Cranes for construction are normally temporary structures, either fixed to the ground or mounted on a purpose built vehicle. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/cranes.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT As you may know, the CX330 is the upgrade to the9050B model from Case. The CX330 is quite an upgrade,being much bigger than the 9050B. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/case-cx330.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Drag line excavator systems are heavy machinery thatis used in civil engineering, surface mining, andexcavation. With civil engineering, the smallertypes are used for road and port construction. Thelarger types of drag line excavators are used in strip mining operations to extract coal. These areamong the largest types of mobile equipment andweigh upwards of 10,000 tons! http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/drag-line-excavator.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Dump trucks or production trucks are those that areused for transporting loose material such as sand,dirt, and gravel for construction. The typical dumptruck is equipped with a hydraulically operated openbox bed hinged at the rear, with the front beingable to be lifted up to allow the contents to fallout on the ground at the site of delivery. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/dump-truck.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Excavation is most commonly and best known for atechnique within the science of archaeology. Theindividual types of excavation are known simplyas digs to those who participate, with this beingan over literal description of the process. Anexcavation concerns itself with a specific archaeological site or connected series of sites,and may be carried on over a number of years, sincethe work is normally seasonal. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/excavation.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Digging trenches is one of the oldest types of workwith both construction and excavating. Prior to WorldWar 2, trenches were dug by hand. As workers dug thetrenches deeper, the sides needed to be shored orsupported, to keep the walls of the trench from cavingin. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/trench-digging.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT The compact hydraulic excavator can be a tracked orwheeled vehicle with an approximate operating weightof 13,300 pounds. Normally, it includes a standardbackfill blade and features an independent boomswing. The compact hydraulic excavator is alsoknown as a mini excavator. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/compact-excavator.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Also referred to as a loader backhoe, the backhoeloader is an engineering and excavation vehicle thatconsists of a tractor, front shovel and bucket anda small backhoe in the rear end. Due to the smallsize and versatility, backhoe loaders are commonwith small construction projects and excavation typework. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/backhoe-loader.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT The D-11 from Caterpillar is among the series oftracked type tractors are among the largestconventional bulldozers in the world, second to theKomatsu D575. It comes in two variations, thestandard D-11R and the bigger and heavier D-11R CD. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/caterpillar-d11.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT The skid loader is a rigid frame, engine poweredmachine with lift arms that are used to attach awide variety of labor saving tools or attachments.Skid loaders are normally four wheel drive with left side drive wheels that are independent ofright side drive wheels. With each side beingindependent to the other, the wheel speed anddirection of rotation of the wheels will determinewhich direction the loader turns. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/skid-loader.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT The CAT (Caterpillar) 420D and 430D backhoe loadersare the high performance machines in the D serieslineup. The 420D boasts 85 HP and a backhoe diggingdepth of 14 feet when equipped with a standardstick. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/caterpillar-d-series.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT When trenchers were first introduced to the residentialand commercial contractors, they rapidly became thebackbone of the crew. The time and labor trencherssaved when they replaced the pick and shovel wassimply incredible. The contractor was able to doublethe number of jobs his crew could complete in thesame amount of time - or less. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/trenching-and-plowing-equipment.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT The harvester is a type of heavy machinery that isemployed in cut to length logging operations forfelling, buckling, and cutting up trees. Normally,a harvester is employed alongside a forward thatwill haul the logs and trees to a roadside landing. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/harvester.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT The company of Case has done it again, by introducingyet another spectacular excavator, the CX700, whichweighs in at 70 metric tons and represents a newsize for Case, fitting perfectly between the CX460and CX800 models. Case has also taken advantage ofTier 3 technologies and upgraded the CX330, increasingthe power and improving fuel economy, all while addingfeatures that will enhance comfort for the operatorand simplify maintenance. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/case-cx700-and-cx330.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Also known as a front end loader, bucket loader, scoop loader, or shovel, the front loader is a typeof tractor that is normally wheeled and uses a wide square tilting bucket on the end of movablearms to lift and move material around. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/front-loader.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT A skid steer loader with backhoe attachment or a backhoeloader in general can be very productive if it isoperated safely and efficiently. The best way toget the job done safely and efficiently is to knowyourself, the job site, and your equipment. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/operating-a-backhoe-safely.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Site prep is the best term that is used to describethe operations necessary to make raw land readyto accept improvements such as buildings, parkinglots, roads, and other amenities. Once the projecthas been completed, the site prep is invisible. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/easy-site-prep.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT The bulldozer is a very powerful crawler that is equipped with a blade. The term bulldozer is oftenused to mean any type of heavy machinery, althoughthe term actually refers to a tractor that is fittedwith a dozer blade. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/bulldozer.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT There are always going to be times when, no matterhow carefully an excavation company plans out a project, there simply isn't enough equipment on handto handle the requirements of the project withoutrunning out of time. The choices at this point areclear - rent the machines you need or go ahead andmake the purchase. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/renting-versus-owning-equipment.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Hydraulic machinery are machines and tools that usefluid power to do the work. Almost all types ofheavy equipment is a common example. With this typeof equipment, hydraulic fluid is pumped to a highpressure then transmitted through the machine tovarious actuators. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/hydraulic-machinery.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Both of these machines are affordable, popular, highly productive, and they both have helped lay alot of cable and pipe in the ground. While theyboth can do the work, there are differences asto how they perform when stacked up against eachother in residential utility installations. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/comparing-trenchers-to-compact-excavators.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT Caterpillar Incorporated, also known as CAT is aUnited States based corporation that is based inPeoria, Illinois. The company commonly known as CATis known around the world as the largest manufacturerof construction and mining equipment, diesel andnatural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. http://info5000.com/EXCAVATION-EQUIPMENT/caterpillar-equipment.html info5000@info5000.com (Carson Danfield) Sat, 4 Jul 2009 18:46:36 PDT