Construction equipment is used by various businesses to complete a variety of tasks that have to do with moving earth and other materials. A bulldozer is a large piece of heavy equipment usually used in construction or maintenance. They are operated by a single person or a team. They are very useful for clearing away obstacles and are used for different purposes, such as construction, demolition, and landscaping. But which bulldozer is right for your project?
Types of Bulldozers
Wheel Dozer
- Ideal for larger projects
- Heavy bulldozer
- Works well on soft surfaces
- Smaller turning radius than crawler bulldozer
Crawler Bulldozer
- Ideal for bulldozing land and building roads
- Heavy bulldozer
- Most common type of bulldozer
- Good for use in mining
Mini Bulldozer
- Ideal for residential projects
- Can be transported by standard trailer
- Have tracks and can fit in small places
- Good to clear land
- Good to push snow
What size do I need for my job?
Consider horsepower first, because you will need to know how much power your job will need. The more horsepower, the larger the equipment will be. A small bulldozer has less than 100 horsepower, a low operating weight, which minimizes the impact on the land.
Or maybe you should consider a medium bulldozer. A medium bulldozer is up to 200 horsepower and is best for clearing land, plowing snow, or moving materials. They will weigh more than 46,000 pounds.
