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BY 
JUAN RODRIGUEZ
 
Updated November 20, 2019

Heavy equipment is essential for construction jobs of almost any size, from home
building to large-scale commercial and civil projects. Earth-moving equipment covers
a broad range of machines that can excavate and grade soil and rock, along with
other jobs. Earth movers and other heavy equipment help to speed not only earth
work but also materials handling, demolition, and construction. Many types of heavy
construction equipment are designed for multiple functions, making them
indispensable on job sites.

Excavators

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Excavators are large construction equipment that can be driven by tracks or wheels,
but tracks are more standard. A conventional excavator has a long bucket arm
attached to a pivoting cab that can rotate a full 360 degrees. The operator sits in the
cab and from there has good visibility of the site. Excavators are highly versatile and
can be fitted with special attachments for specialty jobs. The most common uses for
an excavator include:

 Material handling
 Excav