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Earthmoving Equipment is used in construction projects, you should be aware of different types of
Earthmoving Equipment and the productivity rate for each Equipment

(how many cubic meters of soil can be moved or excavated in a certain amount of time or how fast
materials can be transported).

Earthmoving Equipment (Earthmoving

Machinery)
1. BULLDOZERS

A bulldozer is a tractor unit with a blade attached to its front and it is an effective Earthmoving
Machinery.

The blade is used to push, shear, cut, and roll material ahead of the tractor. It is an ideal surface
earthmover that performs best at a speed of about 3 mph.
Each model of the bulldozer has an operating range for blade size and adjustment.
Larger machines have greater operating ranges than smaller machines.
A larger machine can pitch and tilt deeper than a smaller machine typically.
For heavy civil work, bulldozer blade widths can range from 80 cm to 220 cm and operating weights
can range from about 7 tons to over 120 tons.
Maximum digging depth ranges from about 1.50 m to 2.50 m.

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Bulldozer Productivity Rate m3 / hour

Excavating only & haul in pile by dozer 75 HP (Horsepower), 15 meters haul, sand & gravel 43.5 m3
/hour.
Excavating only & haul in pile by dozer 75 HP (Horsepower), 15 meters haul, common earth 38.4
m3/hour.
Excavating only & haul in pile by dozer 75 HP (Horsepower), 15 meters haul, clay earth 27 m3 / hour.
If the Dozer is 200 HP so multiply the productivity of the 75 HP by 2.3
If the Dozer is 700 HP so multiply the productivity of the 75 HP by 13.44

2. FRONT-END LOADERS

Front-end loaders typically are tractors powered and operate on tires. They are typically articulated and
very maneuverable, making them ideal for constricted areas.

They are used primarily for material moving and re-handling. They are ideal for scooping and hauling
materials in storage piles, where it is to be permanently placed, or loading them into dump trucks.
Loaders are ideal for dumping soil back into the hole after the necessary below-grade work is done.
Tracked loaders may be required for extreme surface conditions demanding greater traction or
stability.

LOADER Productivity Rate m3 / hour

Mix planting soil, including loam, manure, and peat, by skid steer loader at a productivity of 27.7 m3
/ hour.

3. MOTOR GRADERS

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This type of equipment has been around since the start of road building, though originally powered by a
team of oxen, mules, or horses.

The need for a smooth stable travel surface has always been an important part of a road system.
Another name for a motor grade is ‘‘maintainer’’, this name is appropriate because this equipment is
typically used to maintain grade and a smooth surface for rural non-paved gravel roads, or haul
routes on construction sites.
The blade is used to push dirt straight ahead or to the side at a desired level. The grader can be
used for light surface excavation but is mainly used to move soil to create a level surface.

MOTOR GRADER Productivity Rate m3 / hour

COLD-LAID ASPHALT PAVEMENT

The 100 mm coarse blade is mixed, spread & compacted at a productivity of 47.6 m3 / hour.
The 100 mm coarse plant is mixed, spread & compacted at a productivity of 35.7 m3 / hour.

4. TRUCKS (Dumper Truck)

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Trucks are an extremely important part of the earth-moving and material-moving process.

They are basically a tractor and a trailer with sides. Like the rest of the equipment categories, there
is a wide range of trucks based on hauling conditions and needs. Typically, trucks are sized by trailer
volume. Obviously, the larger and heavier the load, the larger the tractor you need to pull the trailer.
Trucks are typically used with excavators and loaders for excavation and soil haul-off or delivery.
Compared to other earthmoving equipment, they can obtain high travel speeds. Rough terrain trucks
have frames, suspension systems, and motors designed to traverse rough surfaces and radical
travel grades.
Trucks designed for hauling on the highway are designed for less rigorous conditions.
Two basic considerations for choosing a truck trailer are the method of dumping and the class of
material hauled.
Trucks may dump from the rear (the most common), the bottom (belly dump), or the side depending
on the type of material and work activity.
Common rear dump trucks are typically not articulated, but larger rough terrain trucks are typically
articulated for greater maneuverability.

5. EXCAVATOR

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An excavator is a heavy construction machine designed to dig, scoop, and move large amounts of soil,

rock, or other materials.

Excavators are highly versatile and commonly used in various construction projects, such as
building construction, road development, mining, landscaping, and demolition.
They are particularly useful for tasks like digging foundations, trenches, and holes, as well as
loading and unloading materials.

EXCAVATOR productivity rate m3/hour

Small Excavators (1 to 5 tons): 10 to 20 m3/hour.
Medium Excavators (6 to 10 tons): 20 to 40 m3/hour.
Large Excavators (11 to 50 tons): 40 to 100 m3/ hour.
Heavy-Duty Excavators (Over 50 tons):100 m3/hour.

Keep in mind that these figures are just approximate and can vary based on factors such as the type of
material being moved, the experience of the operator, the efficiency of the work site, and any potential
equipment modifications or attachments used. Additionally, technological advancements and
improvements in excavator design may lead to higher productivity rates over time.

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Hany Ismael is the founder and CEO of Planning Engineer Est. in Egypt. He has started his
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manager, and finally planning department manager where he has been involved in several mega
construction projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In 2016, he established his own company in
Egypt “Planning Engineer Est.” Hany gained his MSc degree in project management from
Liverpool University-UK 2013-2016, PMP certified from PMI-USA 2010, and BSc Civil Engineer
Tanta University-Egypt 2003. Hany provided more than 3,500 hours of planning and project
management training on his website planningengineer.net, YouTube channel, and offline
courses since 2011. He enjoys teaching project management in simple and practical way, and
he developed several planning tools, techniques and courses.

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Hany Ismail, MSC, PMP

Hany Ismael is the founder and CEO of Planning Engineer Est. in Egypt. He has started his career
back in 2003 as a site engineer, technical office engineer, planning engineer, planning manager, and
finally planning department manager where he has been involved in several mega construction
projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. In 2016, he established his own company in Egypt “Planning
Engineer Est.” Hany gained his MSc degree in project management from Liverpool University-UK
2013-2016, PMP certified from PMI-USA 2010, and BSc Civil Engineer Tanta University-Egypt 2003.
Hany provided more than 3,500 hours of planning and project management training on his website
planningengineer.net, YouTube channel, and offline courses since 2011. He enjoys teaching project
management in simple and practical way, and he developed several planning tools, techniques and
courses.

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Hasan Jlelaty February 16, 2013 Log in to Reply

good information

Xxmustafaxx February 17, 2013 Log in to Reply

Great job 😀
I need to ask for a favor, I need “productivity rates” for all activities
my graduation project is construction management and one of my problem is I
dunno and productivity rates 🙁

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Tahir Iqbal March 20, 2017 Log in to Reply

Thats really great ,,thanks alot sir because when ever i search for Productivity of
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