Construction Equipment Categories

Backhoe Loaders

• Multi-function machine
• Full-size backhoes
• Compact backhoes (up to 10')

Excavators

• Powerful, digging machine
• Range from 8 to 60 tons
• Digging depths greater than 14'

Wheel Loaders

• Operating weight from 10K to 500K lbs.
• Bucket, fork, & rake attachments
• Engine power from 50hp - 200hp

Rough Terrain Forklifts

• Telehandlers
• Telescopic handlers
• Vertical-mast forklifts

Bulldozers

• Large hydraulic arms
• Rippers, blades, & scoop shovels
• Multiple working tools

Construction Software

• Cost estimating
• Project management
• General accounting

Storage Containers

• 10 foot containers
• 20 foot containers
• 40 & 48 foot containers

Skid Steer Loaders

• Compact, versatile machine
• Large variety of attachments
• Easily transportable

Air Compressors

• Rotary screw compressors
• Reciprocating compressors
• Centrifugal compressors

Mini Excavators

• Ideal for restricted places
• Easily transportable
• Digging depths up to 14'

Aerial Lifts

• Boom lifts
• Scissor lifts
• Vertical personnel lifts

Office Trailers

• Construction trailers
• Mobile office units
• Portable sales offices

Track Loaders

• Compact, versatile machine
• Large variety of attachments
• Easily transportable

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• Workers Compensation

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Articles

Buying Heavy Equipment - Focus on the Operator

When buying heavy equipment it's easy to get buried in an avalanche of specs. Engine HP, hydraulic HP, dump heights, ground clearance, dig or dump depths – they can get to be overwhelming. It's important to keep in mind that the performance of your heavy equipment depends quite a bit on the operator.

Real world skid-steer prices

A sampling of actual prices paid by skid steer loader purchasers who have used BuyerZone’s service.

Source: BuyerZone

Wringing huge work out of compact excavators

Tag-trailered crawler excavators can expand a contractor into big-production jobs.

Source: Construction Equipment

Real-world air compressor prices

Quotes from other BuyerZone users describing what they paid for new and used air compressors.

Source: BuyerZone

Used construction equipment – tips and tricks

Interested in saving money on a backhoe or skid steer loader? Sometimes, buying used construction equipment is a smart way to go.

Source: BuyerZone

Today's skid steers

A look at ten major skid steer brands: Bobcat, New Holland, Volvo, Komatsu, John Deere, Case, Thomas, Gehl, and JCB

Source: Rental Product News

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Industry Resources

Attachments

• Augers
• Backhoes
• Blades & Plows
• Buckets & Accessories
• Forks
• Other Attachments

Parts

• Brakes
• Decals & Decal Sets
• Engines & Engine Parts
• Filters
• Fuel Systems
• Gauges
• Hydraulics & Hydrostatics
• Keys & Key Sets
• Seats
• Transmissions & Parts
• Undercarriage
• Wheels, Tires, & Tracks
• Other Heavy Equipment Parts

Project Leads/Management

• F.W. Dodge
• Construction.com
• Construction Journal
• ConstructionBidding.com
• ConstructionWire
• ConstructionWork
• FedBizOpps.gov

Safety & Training

• Occupational Safety & Health Administration

See all additional resources

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