Department of Earth Science |Northeastern Illinois University

INTRODUCTION TO GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
ESCI 340

Heavy Equipment Used for Earthwork                                                                  Sanders

Here are links to pages that show photos of heavy equipment used in earthwork.
Get to know the different pieces of equipment so that you will recognize them in the field!

Tractors  |  Wheel Loaders  |  Backhoes  |  Excavators  |  Scrapers  |  Motor Graders  |  Rollers  |  Dump Trucks

Test your knowledge of heavy equipment!

Department of Earth Science | Northeastern Illinois University

© 2007 Laura L. Sanders.  Last updated January 9, 2007.