The Different Types Of Earthmoving Equipment

As the name suggests, earthmoving equipment is largescale machinery that is designed for heavy-duty use in industries like construction, mining and agriculture to dig, move and lift large amounts of soil, earth and other materials.

Are you in need of earthmoving machinery for a specific construction application, but have no idea where to start to decide what type of machine or machines you need? Goscor Earthmoving Equipment is one of the leading suppliers of earthmoving machinery in South Africa. In this blog, we take you through the different types of heavy earthmoving equipment including what they are used for and when.

Earthmoving equipment or heavy equipment for construction is the term given to machinery that is designed to move large amounts of earth. These machines are designed to be large, powerful and be able to handle some of the toughest conditions possible. Some uses of earthmoving equipment include:

• Digging foundations and trenches
• Lifting out large amounts of soil and earth
• Loading and transporting large amounts of soil and earth
• Grading or smoothing earth for road preparation

At Goscor Earthmoving Equipment we stock and supply the most important types of earthmoving machines for largescale industries like roadworks, construction, mining, engineering and agriculture. Here are the machines we stock and what each one is predominantly used for.

Excavators

Hydraulic excavators can dig, excavate and remove large amounts of soil, rock and debris for industries like construction, landscaping, and engineering. Excavators offer high operating efficiency, constant overall power and operating accuracy.

View the full range of Hydraulic Excavators in stock with us today.

Graders

A grader or motor grader is used in roadworks, road maintenance, engineering and construction sectors to grade and smooth out tracks of sand for the preparation of roads and building sites. Motor graders offer rapid, precise grading quality with low maintenance needs and costs.

View the full range of Motor Graders in stock with us today.

Rollers

In order to prepare soil and compact it enough before cement or concrete can be laid, you need to make use of an earthmoving roller to smooth the soil. Rollers are heavy-duty machines with operating weights in excess of 12000kgs that are predominantly used in the construction and engineering of roads, and in landscaping.

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Rollers

In order to prepare soil and compact it enough before cement or concrete can be laid, you need to make use of an earthmoving roller to smooth the soil. Rollers are heavy-duty machines with operating weights in excess of 12000kgs that are predominantly used in the construction and engineering of roads, and in landscaping.

View the full range of Rollers in stock with us today.

Front-End Loaders

Once soil and earth have been dug up by an excavator, a front-end loader is needed to dig and lift the soil up and out of the area. Front-end loaders can be used for a range of applications including on construction sites, landscaping and agriculture.

View the full range of Front-End Loaders in stock with us today.

When you’re deciding what type of earthmoving equipment is needed for your project requirements, it’s best to consult with experts like Goscor Earthmoving Equipment, who can help you create a plan of action for the machinery you need. Our team of experts will ask you questions like:

• What kind of industry are you in?
• What is the scope of your project and what needs to be done?
• What is your site accessibility like?
• What is your budget?
• Do you have specialist operators for the equipment, or do you need operators?
• Are you looking to buy new or used equipment?

Understanding all of these requirements will create a clearer picture as to what type of equipment you need including costs, operators and timelines.

When Goscor partnered with SANY, it was a match made in heaven. SANY is one of the leading earthmoving equipment manufacturers in the world and was even nominated as one of the Global Top 500 Enterprises in 2011. The Goscor Group of Companies brings service excellence as well as a  parts, maintenance and after-sales division that is second to none. Choose Goscor Earthmoving Equipment for a range of SANY machines that will not only meet your needs but exceed them.

Whether you’re looking for new mining earthmoving equipment like excavators and front-end loaders, or used construction machines like rollers and graders, chat to the experts at Goscor Earthmoving Equipment today.

Contact us today or request a quote now.

What are the different types of earthmoving equipment?

There are several different types of earthmoving equipment that are predominantly used in industries like construction, engineering, roadworks, mining and agriculture.

Which is the most popular earthmoving equipment?

The most common earthmoving machines include excavators, front-end loaders, rollers and graders.

What are the advantages of using earthmoving equipment in mining?

In mining, earthmoving machines are used to dig up and move large amounts of soil and earth. Excavation of earth to get to the minerals that are being mined is an essential part of the process driven by earthmoving machines.

What are the uses of earthmoving equipment in construction?

From the building of roads to digging deep foundations for buildings, earthmoving equipment is needed to dig, lift and load large amounts of soil, materials and debris.