When determing what bulldozer to buy you must first ask what you will need the machine for.Knowing the requirements for the job you will performing will be essential for determing what dozer you will need.You have three main sizes of dozers:

Mini/Compact dozers-These dozers are great for residential and light construction jobs.Mini dozers are easier to transport than larger dozers,and they are made to be more functional on different terrain.Mini dozers normally weight around 20000 pounds or less.They are also really handy to use in smaller areas because machine is not very wide and can fit in tight spaces.

Medium dozers-Medium dozers are best suited for jobs where the dozer is needed to be used constantly on the size because they can be used for many jobs you may have.This machine has has operating weight of about 20000-60000 pounds.You can also use this dozer on smaller job sites if it is not hard to navigate around.

Large dozers-Larges dozers are needed for big and heavy use jobs.These dozers are used in landfills,quarries,or other forms of terrain that may be rough.If you site is going to be damanding and challenging then this is the best dozer for you.

Hydraulics&Attachments

The hydraulic system drives the machine's overall strength and responsiveness,enabling the machine to work faster throughout the work cycle.Conside the attachements you plan on working with and understand hydraulic flows required for each.Equipping your dozer with the right attachements will give you the versatility to get the most out of your investment.

Transportation&Access

When purchasing a new machine,transportation is always an important consideration.Depending on your dozer,a larger tralier may be needed to haul your new bulldozer.

You also need to consider what trailer size is needed for transport and if you will need any additional attachements to complete the job.If you do not plan to purchase your own trailer.Can cannect you with the best carriers with the right equipment to transport your new dozer to the job size.

Controls

The control types of your bulldozer depend on the manufactures,but the controls are overall very similar.Each bulldozer has two joysticks,one on the right and left sides.The left stick is always for driving and the right stick is for blade control.Dozers can also have accessories with them such as a joystick to control the ripper.

Tracks/Wheels and undercarriage

Crawler dozer have steel tracks,but they can slao be rubber.The tracks distribute the machine's wweight on a wider range than the wheel dozers.This helps keep the machine above ground and keeps it from sinking in mud,rocks,clay or sand.The tracks will also not be damaged when they go over pieces of rubble which is something that can happen when you are using a wheeled bulldozer in tough terrain.

Wheel dozers have four tires that help disperse the machine's weight to each corner where the wheels and located.These dozers offer more mobility,faster speeds and versatility because they can operate on a smaller axis.Wheel dozers are used mostly for surfaces that are sturdy like asphalt or dirt but if you find yourself using this dozer on a uneven surface,the machine will have outriggers that can keep your equipment stable.