When Smaller Is Better: Small Compact Equipment For Big Jobs

Every construction project requires certain construction machines to be used for completing various kinds of tasks. From excavators to dump trucks, every construction machine is used for different purpose. Today there is a trend among the contractors around the world, they are turning towards using small sized compact machines. There are countless situations in which a compact construction machine can do a better job than a much larger and heavy machine. Many different models and types of small compact machines can be found today offered by trusted and well known manufacturers like Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu, New Holland and many others. Their product line of small compact machines includes: compact small loaders, mini front loaders, compact excavators, dozers, mini front end loaders, skid steer loaders and etc. The small size and weight, as well as the high maneuverability is what makes these compact machines to be so widely used and ideal choice for completing tasks of all sizes. Furthermore, these compact machines are specially designed so that many different attachments can be used, making the compact construction machines to be versatile.

In addition to their small size, weight and high maneuverability, the compact machines are also powerful enough to produce force so that large and tough jobs can be completed even more effectively than the big and heavy construction equipment. In many cases small compact machines, like the mini front loader, are more suitable for completing various jobs in confined and narrow spaces. They are designed so that there are no space limitations for them. These unique characteristics make the compact machines to be capable to complete various tasks which were previously completed only by heavy duty construction machines. Small compact machines, like the mini loaders, are very common in various industries like: construction, landscaping, renovation, demolition, agriculture etc. For example, in road construction and resurfacing projects, small compact machines like the skid steer loader and other mini loader models are heavily used for removing materials that other large heavy duty machines cannot reach. Different landscaping projects relay heavily on compact small loaders because of their small size and the reduced ground disturbance.

In short, the main advantages of the small compact machines are:

• Easy for transportation
• Wide selection and easy to rent
• Small size and lightweight
• Ability to work in narrow and confined spaces
• Similarities to large machines in terms of applications and machine operation
• Easy maintenance and service

All in one small sized compact machines are heavily used on big sized projects as more efficient alternative for the larger and less effective equipment. For instance, the mini loaders work in the same way as the big loaders but in a more efficient and quick manner. These small sized machines play a vital role, especially in the construction industry, for completing big scale projects.