Heavy equipment is a vital part of many commercial and industrial businesses. But what are the most common types of heavy equipment, and what are they used for? This blog post will discuss the most common pieces of heavy equipment and their uses. We will also provide information on commercial equipment auctions, so you can find the right piece of heavy machinery for your business!

Bulldozer

The most common type of heavy equipment is the bulldozer. Bulldozers are used for a variety of tasks, including clearing land, excavating, and grading. If your business requires any of these tasks to be completed, then a commercial equipment auction is the perfect place to find a quality used bulldozer!

Backhoe

The next most common type of heavy equipment is the backhoe. Backhoes are often referred to as the swiss army knife of heavy equipment used for digging holes and for moving earth and other materials. Like bulldozers, backhoes can be found at commercial equipment auctions.

Backhoes are also known for having a wide variety of attachments including buckets, compactors, hammers, snowplows and street sweepers. No matter your project, backhoe attachments will allow you to complete many projects.

Dump Truck

If your business needs to move large amounts of material, then you will need a dump truck. Dump trucks are used for hauling dirt, gravel, sand, and other materials. They are also used for dumpster rentals and commercial landscaping. Dump trucks can be found at commercial equipment auctions, as well as online classifieds websites.

Excavator

Another common piece of equipment is an excavator. Excavators are used for digging holes and trenches, as well as for moving earth and other materials. Excavators can be found at commercial equipment auctions, as well as online classifieds websites.

Cranes

Cranes are another type of heavy equipment that are used for lifting and moving heavy objects. Cranes can be found at commercial equipment auctions, as well as online classifieds websites.

Forklifts

Forklifts are used for lifting and moving materials in warehouses and other commercial settings. Forklifts can be found at an affordable price at commercial equipment auctions, such as Lyons Auction.

If you’re in need of heavy equipment for your business visit our website to see our upcoming auctions. If you have questions, contact us!