Bulldozers are strong machines that mainly assist with pushing, digging, excavating, and levelling materials like soil and debris at a work site. They come with large, heavy blades in the front that push material. Some come with other modifications like rippers in the rear to help break down tough ground.
Main Types Bulldozer Types
There are many different bulldozer types to choose from depending on your specific project. The type of A5480931,S750 you’re working on, your project type, and other criteria are key factors to consider when selecting a bulldozer. The right machine is also crucial for both the efficiency and safety of your project.
Crawler Bulldozer
A crawler is sometimes referred to as a track bulldozer and looks most similar to a tractor. This heavyweight is great for moving heavy materials from one area to another. This bulldozer is ideal for traversing dense and irregular terrain since the tracks give it great traction. Larger crawlers have rippers that assist with crushing and clearing dense terrain.
Mini Bulldozer
This smaller bulldozer is also known as a compact bulldozer. A mini dozer is great for projects that require more maneuverability and versatility than larger machinery. Thanks to its small size, a compact bulldozer can perform well in different types of projects that require tasks like grading and clearing lots.
Universal Blade (U-Blade)
A U-blade has large side wings and a curved shape that makes it ideal for pushing materials across long stretches of land. The wings keep material from spilling over when in motion. Like S-Blades, they also attach to the lower back corners of the blade. It’s the largest blade type in both height and width and is best used with soft- to medium-density soil. Some of the best tasks for u-blades include ditching, hauling, pushing and crowning.
Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) Blade
The PAT blade is one of the most versatile blades thanks to its easy maneuvering and multifaceted motions. The driver controls the blade from the cabin and can angle, tilt, and lift in almost all directions. Like angle blades, these blades are mounted in the center of the panel. Some of the best tasks for PAT blades include scraping, land clearing, leveling, backfilling and grading.
Rippers
A ripper is the extended attachment located at the rear of the bulldozer that resembles a claw. Rippers are used to break up land to allow agriculture to grow or break down rock and earth to be moved. You can find both single-shank rippers and multi-shank rippers depending on your project needs.
Final Drive
A bulldozer’s final drive are likely the most used and most replaced part on a bulldozer. Modern final drives distribute the load over multiple gear teeth and lifts the drive motor away from suspension.
Tracks/Tires
Tracks and tires greatly impact a bulldozer’s mobility. Tracks are great for navigating hard, uneven terrain while tires are better suited for soft ground. You may also want to consider tires if you’re working in a sensitive area that you don’t want to damage.
Engine
Bulldozers generally require high-powered engines since they move lots of heavy materials around the work site. There are different types of engines that fulfill different needs. For example, some newer engines produce fewer emissions compared to older engines to comply with certain EPA requirements.