A bulldozer or dozer (also called a crawler) is a large tractor equipped with a metal blade at the front for pushing material (soil, sand, snow, rubble, or rock) during construction work.
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Wayne the Bulldozer and trainee Jake the Skid Steer are on a mission to build a new school! Before they build they clean and grade the ground, then pour the foundation, build walls and ceilings, and install a roof and windows. During the build Jake learns a lot about how construction works.
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bulldozer, powerful machine for pushing earth or rocks, used in road building, farming, construction, and wrecking; it consists of a heavy, broad steel blade or plate mounted on the front of a tractor.
Bulldozers are generally classified according to their weight and the horsepower of their engines. A large bulldozer is generally classified as a machine that weighs between 60,000 pounds and 150,000 pounds or 30 to 75 tons. The engine must have a horsepower rating of more than 250.
The six bulldozer types include crawlers, wheel, shiphold, mulcher, hybrid and mini. Learn more about bulldozer types and parts in this comprehensive guide.
The bulldozer is a great addition to any excavation project and is often used alongside backhoes or excavators to move the excavated materials around. Aside from pushing around dirt and soil, bulldozers can be used to clear brush and waste using the ripper on the back.