A great example is a track loader. Track loaders are huge machines that literally move the earth with their huge claw-like contraption. You often see it on construction sites as it is essential to get the job done and build within the agreed time frame. It is a heavy-duty piece of equipment that is really designed for digging and loading heavy construction materials. Due to its versatility to be able to do 2 important things during the construction phase of any establishment, it is essential to have one.

However, not all track loaders are created equal. Yes, they are all massive vehicles that appear to be heavy duty. However, don’t be fooled by its intimidating exterior. Some track loaders simply perform better than others and can carry heavier loads without breaking down. The trick isn’t always to get the bulkiest of the pack. That’s why it’s important to learn how to choose the best earthmoving equipment for the type of work you need to do.

For example, if you’re just doing some simple landscaping and need to do some digging, it might be overkill to get the biggest track loader you can find. Chances are you don’t even need that kind of power for the job. A small one would do the job just fine. However, if your task is to build a business establishment, getting a small crawler loader can be a big mistake as it would not be able to carry the load and heavy load of construction. Naturally, a larger and heavier duty is required considering the magnitude of the task.

A skid steer loader has radial loader arms that run at 50 horsepower or 37.3 kW. It could lift 115 inches or 2921 mm of dirt while running around 1500 lbs or 680 kg. While the specs are pretty impressive, it’s still really one of the smaller track loader options. If you feel you need a larger loader, you can go for the R-60 skid steer loader which also has radial loader arms but runs on 60 horsepower and has an arm lift force of 3000lbs. Although its weight is the same as the other option, its arm lifting force capacity makes a difference. Now if the project is huge and more earthmoving is required, there is still a bigger team you can get. The R-80 is a skid steer loader that runs at 83 horsepower and has an arm lift force of 7,000 pounds. To accommodate the heavy weight it carries, its operating capacity is 2,320 pounds or 1,052 kilograms. This one is really sturdy.

It really comes down to finding the best track loader to suit your needs. The ability to move the earth depends largely on that fact.