Heavy Equipment Blogs

At the heart of every construction operation is its equipment. When it comes to running a successful construction business, few things matter more than the machinery you have at your fingertips. READ MORE

Excavators, otherwise known as diggers, are vital pieces of heavy equipment for most construction projects. An excavator can be used for all kinds of jobs, ranging from material handling to landscaping to demolition to river dredging and construction. READ MORE

Hydraulic cylinders are a part used in heavy machinery to generate mechanical force in a linear motion. They get their power from a pressurized hydraulic fluid like hydraulic oil.  A hydraulic cylinder is a tube that is capped at either end, and it has a rod sticking out of one of its sides. READ MORE

Wheel loaders are powerful pieces of heavy equipment and have various uses, which is why you can likely find them on most construction sites. READ MORE

Volvo Construction Equipment is one of the largest manufacturers of construction machines and heavy equipment in the world.  The company offers a full range of products for use in various construction operations, including wheel loaders, excavators, and articulated haulers. READ MORE

No matter what kind of construction project you are working on, an excavator is one of the most versatile pieces of heavy equipment you will use, making it essential to most operations. READ MORE