A dump truck is a truck used for moving loose material, such as dirt, gravel, or sand, for construction purposes. The most common type of dump truck comes with an open-box bed, which is equipped with hydraulic pistons and hinged at the rear. The hydraulics allow the front-end of the bed to lift up, allowing […]

A forklift, also sometimes called a lift truck, is a powered industrial truck that is used to lift materials and move them short distances. Forklifts have become a vital piece of equipment in warehousing operations and manufacturing, but they are also sometimes used on construction sites to help transport and unload skids. Most forklifts have […]

A jackhammer is an electro-mechanical or pneumatic tool that combines a chisel and a hammer. While most hand-held jackhammers are powered by compressed air, some actually use electric motors. They are most commonly used to break up concrete, pavement, and rock, and were developed in the 19th century as a response to the needs of […]

A paver, also known as a paving machine, an asphalt finisher, or a paver finisher, is a piece of heavy machinery that is used to lay asphalt on roads, parking lots, bridges, and other areas. It lays the asphalt flat and provides minor compaction before a roller is used to completely compact it down on […]

When asphalt is laid on a surface, such as a street or driveway, it is usually expanded and porous. Constructions workers use asphalt rollers, such as a pneumatic tired roller, to compact the substance before it cools and hardens. Pneumatic tire rollers are similar to tandem asphalt rollers, with the exception being that pneumatic tire […]

A street sweeper is, simply put, a machine that cleans streets, typically in an urban area. They have been used in large cities ever since waste removal and sanitation became a priority. They are typically mounted on truck bodies and use a vacuum to remove any debris that accumulates in the streets. Some street sweepers […]