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From digging trenches to lifting large pipes, a typical construction site is abuzz with a variety of activities. Specifically, excavation jobs require a number of necessary pieces of equipment for the project to be completed. Here are several important ones used by excavation contractors across the industry.

The Most Common Equipment Used by Excavation Contractors

Bulldozer

Designed to clear away large swaths of earth, bulldozers have the power to make room for new construction. This machinery is able to move tons of dirt with its mammoth blade attached to hydraulic pistons, which allows for a variety of angled configurations. Depending on the weight and size of the bulldozer, the machinery can also crush boulders and transport a variety of textured rock, gravel, and dirt.

Excavator

Most standard excavators are able to accomplish a number of different feats. Thanks to their long bucket arms, pivoted cabs, and wheeled traction, excavation contractors rely on this equipment for digging trenches, demolition jobs, heaving lifting, and material transporting. The powerful tool is also designed to do mining, river dredging, and brush cutting.

Backhoe Loader

excavation contractorsOne of the key features of a backhoe loader is its adjustable shovel located in the front of the machine. The apparatus can dig trenches, move dirt, and place pipes in tight spaces. Excavation contractors rely on the equipment for small to midsize construction jobs like house patios and city development.

Crawler Loader

If a backhoe and an excavator were to marry, their child would be a crawler loader. Track-mounted, the equipment is typically used to haul dirt, boulders, and other materials to and away from construction sites. Their mounted tracks allow the machine to transport to different locations on the site with easy manageability.


These are just a few of the must-have pieces of equipment used by excavation contractors. Rojac Construction in Wailuku, HI, has been the area's go-to provider of heavy duty equipment for four decades. The locally owned firm has extensive experience in road construction, pipe installation, utility projects, and more. To learn about the company's products and services, call (808) 986-1105. You can also visit the website for contact information and hours of operation.

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