Different Types of Construction Vehicles
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Bulldozers
When most folks think of construction vehicles, the bulldozer comes to mind first. These big, hulking machines feature large blades on their fronts, allowing them to push, move or level soil and other materials. They’re common during site prep and earthmoving phases, as they can quickly knock down piles of dirt or gravel and grade the land.
These machines may also have additional attachments at the rear, like a ripper, which can cut quickly through tree roots, break rocks and move underground boulders.
Rental costs for bulldozers can range from $400 to $600 a day, or around $1,300 to $1,600 per week. Also, some states require special heavy equipment licenses for bulldozer operators.
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Concrete Mixer Trucks
Concrete mixer trucks transport wet concrete to job sites. A huge round drum in the rear turns while the vehicle is in motion, keeping concrete from sticking to the sides while mixing it en route to the job site.
At the site, the operator dumps the concrete down a chute exactly where it needs to go. These trucks deliver concrete for patios and walkways as well as foundations, piers, footings, and other heavy-duty structural members of a building.
Generally speaking, you hire a concrete truck rather than renting one. And concrete mixing truck operators must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
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