The telescopic handler looks and works like a forklift. But rather than using a vertical mast, the telescopic handler relies on a telescopic boom. This gives it more lift both upwards and forwards. This is also known as a telescopic forklift. Telescopic Handler Sizes These machines have different sp
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There are many types of articulated trucks currently available. Anyone who wants to get one of these units should check the specs of the vehicle. You can use the following example as a guide. Caterpillar 730 Articulated Truck Dimensions and Specifications Its body capacities are as follows: heaped S
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A boom truck is a truck tractor or flatbed truck equipped with a boom crane. The truck is used for unloading and loading various objects and materials. Boom Truck Dimensions The specs will vary depending on the manufacturer. The Series 900A has a capacity of 26 tons. The booms have four sections an
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The asphalt paver is a piece of heavy equipment that shapes and distributes asphalt. After the asphalt is set down by the paver, it will proceed with the paving. Asphalt Paver Dimensions These machines range from 19 and 23 feet (5.8 to 7 m) lengthwise. In terms of width they are 10 feet (3 m) and 10
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The backhoe loader (known as JCB in Europe) is a vehicle equipped with a bucket and arm on the back and the front loader set on the front. It is also called a tractor loader backhoe (TLB) in the US. Sometimes it is just called the backhoe. Case Backhoe Loader Dimensions The 580 Super M Wide Track ha
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A grapple truck is used to gather various kinds of materials, from wastes to wrecked cars. Generally speaking, the truck is used to collect material that will be demolished or disposed of. They are also called grapple loaders. Grapple Truck Dimensions Just like other construction and heavy equipment
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Generally speaking, a tractor can refer to any type of heavy machinery utilized for heavy duty tasks. Usually, tractors are used for agricultural and industrial work. They are also employed in construction sites. The work the tractor will do is dependent upon its size. John Deere WA-14 Tractor Dimen
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Lowboy trailers are available in many styles and designs. These examples should give you an idea of what the lowboy trailer sizes and specs are for some models. The 50-Ton Tri-Axle (Paver Special) The bed length is 31' including a 6' dove tail. The trailer is 48' long. The neck is 15&#
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A skidder is used for hauling logs that have been cut. Using the skidder, the logs are sent to another vehicle where they will be processed or sent to a mill. There are many kinds of skidders, and the following are examples. Caterpillar 527 Track Skidder Dimensions The 527 has an operating weight of
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Articulated hauler sizes differ and so are their capacities. The capacity of most modern haulers is around 20 to 25 tons, with some of the newer models having a capacity of over 30 tons. The largest haulers have a capacity of over 50 tons. These vehicles are used to carry loads over uneven terrain.
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