Selecting the Ideal Excavator for Your Project - Quinn Company

1. Tracks and Tires

A dozer’s tracks, which resemble those on a military tank, help the machine move. Because dozers are incredibly heavy, their tracks need a large surface area to keep them from sinking into the ground. The track consists of the track frame, rollers and assembly. A chain surrounds the frame, which creates a flat surface so the rollers can move across various surfaces.

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Certain dozer models feature tires instead of tracks. It’s essential not to use those on soft surfaces, like sand or mud, to avoid sinking. A dozer with tires puts the machine’s weight on the wheel’s four points, which is why the machine can sink into soft ground. Tracks disperse the load across the surface, making them suitable even for use on numerous types of soft surfaces.

2. Blade

A dozer’s blade does all the lifting and moving and consists of a heavy metal plate. Certain blade varieties will have wings on the sides that help the dozer push larger loads of materials. The dozer’s frame, such as a C-frame or push frame, holds the blade and can tilt or angle it.

Plenty of dozer blades can complete various tasks, but the most common type of blade associated with a dozer is a curved model that can push earth and other materials.

3. Ripper

Situated at the back of a dozer, a ripper breaks up dense earth and materials. It looks like a claw with either a single- or multi-shank design, which specifies how many prongs the ripper has.

Not every job needs a dozer ripper, but it’s useful for breaking down materials that you need to move. The farming industry also uses rippers to break up farmland and make it easier to plant and grow crops.

4. Engine

A dozer completes heavy moving and lifting jobs, meaning it needs a powerful engine. As you select a dozer, consider an engine with lower levels of emissions to meet standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The exact engine specs for the dozer you select will depend on its size, features and status as new or used.

5. Cab

The cab is where the operator sits. It houses the controls and keeps the operator safe and comfortable. Look for dozer cabs that reduce sound and absorb the impact of operating the machinery, especially if you’ll be working on uneven terrain. While those features are essential no matter how long the operator will be in the cab, you should definitely prioritize them if the driver will be working long hours. These features allow for the most comfort.

Types of Dozer Attachments and Blades

The blade is the dozer’s main attachment. There are a handful of options to choose from, depending on your needs. For your next project, consider these types of dozer blades:

• A straight blade: Also called an S-blade, this kind is short with no side wings. An S-blade is ideal for handling fine-grain, medium or hard materials, making it a useful blade for light grading.
• A universal blade: Known alternatively as a U-blade, this type is tall and wide. The curved shape and side wings make a U-blade useful for pushing materials, even over long distances.
• A semi-universal blade: The SU blade combines qualities of an S- and U-blade. An SU blade isn’t as wide or curved as a U-blade. While an SU blade has smaller side wings, it’s still suitable for pushing soft to medium sand, soil and materials.
• A Variable Pitch Angle Tilt (VPAT) blade: This kind lets you adjust the lift, angle and tilt of your dozer’s blade. It brings flexibility to your job site, helping you complete various tasks.

Those attachments have various functions and ranges of movement. Understanding them will help you choose the best blade for your dozer. Depending on what the blade’s style is and how it’s attached to the dozer, you can adjust its:

• Angle: The angle determines if a blade can move to the left or right. How far a blade can turn depends on how it is mounted. Angling the blade is useful for pushing materials to the side without maneuvering the entire dozer.
• Tilt: The tilt refers to the blade’s up and down motions — whether it tips toward or away from the ground. Tilting the blade can provide precision for tasks like grading, digging or removing stumps and other obstructions.
• Lift: The lift refers to how the entire blade system moves up or down via the arms and frame. Lifting the blade is useful if you need precise control of what you push or if you need to traverse your job site without moving materials.

If you have more specialized tasks to complete, consider special dozer attachments and blades. Options like mulchers and rakes help with specific jobs that a standard blade can’t perform.

3 Main Types of Dozers

Along with various attachments and blades, there are three main types of dozers you can choose from for your specific job. Each serves a different purpose and comes with benefits for every industry. Consider each choice from this quick guide to dozer types:

1. Crawler Dozers

Also known as a track dozer, a crawler looks like a tractor. The tracks provide traction and mobility on uneven terrain, and the blade is heavy enough to push or haul bulky materials and objects. Because of their power and maneuverability, crawler dozers are ideal for jobs in places like:

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• Areas with irregular surfaces
• Fields
• Plains

2. Wheel Dozers

Wheel dozers — or tire dozers — feature tires instead of tracks. You can operate this machine on a smaller axis than you could one with tracks, making it easy to maneuver. While that aspect sounds like it’d be useful for smaller areas, note that wheel dozers are often larger than crawler dozers.

The wheels make this machine an excellent option for sensitive ground. Dozer tracks are typically metal, meaning they could damage certain surfaces. In contrast, wheel dozers have tires that aren’t as likely to ruin paved or sensitive surfaces. Remember, though, that you don’t want to use a wheel dozer on too soft of a surface because you risk sinking. Instead, use it for projects in locations like:

• Stadiums
• Commercial grounds
• Water parks

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3. Small or Mini Dozers

1. Small Dozers

These compact machines are the right size for residential and light construction work. Small dozers are easier to transport and, with tracks instead of tires, can be better to use on softer surfaces since they won’t be likely to sink. Regarding operating weight, small dozers are typically 20,000 pounds or fewer.

As you’ve seen with mini or compact dozers, smaller options are ideal for residential uses and any other locations with tight spaces. Clear a residential lot, remove tree stumps or rocks or move small loads of materials with this machine.

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2. Medium Dozers

Medium dozers have an operating weight of 20,000 to 60,000 pounds. Medium dozers offer flexibility for numerous jobs, which is ideal if your worksites vary. Choose a medium dozer if you need a bit more power than smaller options but less strength than a large dozer would provide.

Maybe you have a site that isn’t necessarily small or challenging to navigate, but it limits how large your equipment can be. If you want to complete a task quickly, a medium dozer makes your team more efficient.

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3. Large Dozers

A large dozer will accomplish any task if you have a bigger job site or need more power. With an operating weight between 60,000 to 150,000 pounds, large dozers give you ample moving power for tough assignments. Use a large dozer to keep material moving in harsh conditions, whether your location is a landfill, quarry or another demanding form of terrain. You need a machine that’s as robust as the task at hand, and large dozers deliver.

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Should I Buy or Rent a Dozer?

Whether you buy or rent a dozer depends on your industry, needs and budget. If you plan to use a dozer for more than one job and across many sites, it may be worth your money to invest in machinery rather than renting it. If you need a small dozer for a residential need, renting will be a clear choice.

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