What is a Bulldozer?

A bulldozer is a powerful demolition and pushing machine that is often used for construction and mining projects. Dozers are used mainly for earthmoving, including digging, excavation and levelling dirt.

Bulldozers move on heavy metal tracks which make it ideal for rough terrain but should not be used on finished concrete or asphalt.

Bulldozers are popular pieces of equipment for road building, clearing a worksite of rubble and debris. Dozers are also great for other forms of heavy-duty maintenance like snow plowing and tearing up asphalt.

Bulldozers for Different Kinds of Projects

A bulldozer can be used for a variety of projects. Since their large flat blades can be used to push and move large amounts of dirt, dozers are often seen in a variety of industries such as construction, mining and farming. This pushing task is the most common use of a bulldozer.

A bulldozer could also be used with other pieces of heavy equipment to effectively and efficiently complete a project. The bulldozer is a great addition for any excavation project and is often used with backhoes as well as other digging machines and earth-moving equipment.  

The ability to change the blade type adds versatility and multifunctionality to the bulldozer. Aside from pushing around dirt and soil, a dozer can be used to clear brush and waste to be disposed of. A bulldozer can also be used to load trucks, roughly grade a surface and grind down rocks. They could also be used to clear vegetation before beginning to dig a foundation.

Manufacturers of Bulldozers

There are many different manufacturers to consider when looking to rent or buy a bulldozer. Many modern bulldozers have state-of-the-art technology built in to the machine and most companies make different sizes and models of bulldozers to accommodate any project. A variety of bulldozers are available for rent, from 15,000 lbs up to 200,000 lbs, all of which are available on DOZR. The following is a look at some more popular brands of bulldozer manufacturers.