All you need to know about earthmoving machines

September 20, 2023
Cormidi

Earthmoving machines are industrial machines used to carry out all operations that require the shaping of land, usually for construction and building purposes. This also includes the trenching machine.

What exactly do we mean when we talk about a trenching machine? How do you choose the right model for the job? In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about the trenching machine.

What the earthworks machine is used for

In technical language, earthworks are those that aim to change the natural course of the ground. In this type of excavation, the horizontal surface of the excavation is much larger than the depth reached by earth moving equipment: in other words, the finished excavation level is deeper than the original level.

Excavation work is usually necessary to prepare the ground for construction work.

Although all excavation machines have the same purpose, they can be of different types depending on the type of work to be carried out and the surface area to be worked on.

Earthworks machinery: what are the types?

Depending on the nature of the terrain and the volume of earth to be removed, different machines can be used. The main ones are discussed below.

The excavator

The excavator is one of the main pieces of machinery in earthworks. It consists of a low body called the carriage and a high element called the turret, which supports the excavator arm while the carriage remains stationary. As the name suggests, the excavator is designed primarily for digging and is therefore useful for earthworks where parts of the ground or material have to be removed.

There are many different types of excavators, varying in weight and size, ranging from large excavators for large, complex jobs to smaller, more manoeuvrable and streamlined excavators for simpler earthworks.

Pneumatic hammer

When work has to be carried out on a stone, rock or road surface, for example, the pneumatic hammer is useful. In this case, the pneumatic hammer is used to drill a series of holes, into which micro-loads are then inserted to break up the bank.

Medium-sized pneumatic hammers are usually preferred for demolition work in urban areas.

Mini loader

When excavating, it is not only necessary to dig but also to remove the material that accumulates. Mini loader are used to transport heavy materials and can move without difficulty even on uneven terrain, such as that of a building or road construction site. Tracked loaders are particularly useful, as their tracks make it possible to work nimbly even in difficult conditions.

Cormidi earthmoving machines for excavation work

We can therefore consider the loader as an extremely useful and essential earthworks machine.

Cormidi loaders are high-performance machines with a range of features that make them particularly versatile. They are suitable not only for transporting material but also for levelling the ground.

Here are some of the accessories that Cormidi multi-purpose loaders are equipped with.

    • – Dozer blade, useful for levelling the ground.
    • – 4-in-1 bucket for loading, levelling, grabbing and unloading material in a calibrated manner.
    • – Grader blade, for moving large quantities of soil.

Conclusions

Digging trenches is a very complex task which, after a thorough analysis of the terrain, requires the use of specific excavation machines such as tracked loaders. They work well even on difficult terrain and are particularly versatile.

If you wish to receive further information on the multifunctional tracked loaders by Cormidi, write to us: our staff is at your disposal to answer all your questions.