Types of Heavy Equipment

Heavy equipment is defined as heavy-duty machinery that is designed to complete tasks within the construction industry and others like it. Heavy equipment operators are essential for completion of on-site jobs. Our team at Bobcat of Cape Cod aims to be a resource for the industry, so we’ve put together a brief overview of the most commonly known heavy equipment.

Excavator

Excavators are used to remove soil from the ground, often on building sites. These heavy pieces of machinery are useful in many situations, from home building to laying pipe. 

Telehandler

Telehandlers are also known as boom lifts and were originally known as cherry pickers! They use a boom that can extend forward and upward to great heights. A huge benefit, and why this machine has gained so much popularity for several industries, is its ability to use a variety of attachments. 

Skid Steer

When you think of Bobcat®, you probably picture a skid steer! This rigid-framed, high-powered machine is a versatile tool you’ll often find on job sites. They can use various bucket attachments to load, move, and unload materials.

Front-End Loader

You might think of front-end loaders and excavators as machines with the same purpose, and while front-end loaders are built to dig and load earth, there are other functions that differentiate them from other heavy machinery. 

Front-end loaders utilize a scooping function to move materials. The wide design of the bucket makes it ideal for moving sand, gravel, feed, etc., into trucks for transportation. You can often find these machines on farms and at construction sites!

There are several other classifications of heavy equipment, but the four we mentioned here are likely the ones you’ll hear of the most. Our team at Bobcat of Cape Cod, located in Bourne, MA, would be happy to discuss the best heavy equipment options for you! We proudly serve the Brockton and Wrentham areas.