Here at SITECH, we sell construction management software to help construction companies work as efficiently and safely as possible. There is a lot going on at a construction site; between teams of managers, workers, engineers, tons of earth, and giant machines, there is a lot to keep track of. Our construction technology makes managing a construction site easier than ever before. Feel free to give us a call for more information on how it works. In the meantime, we thought we would list some fun bulldozer facts for your entertainment.
Humble Origins
It may come as no surprise that the first bulldozers ever manufactured on a commercial scale came from the United States. It was companies like John Deere, Caterpillar, and Case Tractor that paved the way for this amazing machine, providing early models to a wide range of industries, including construction, agriculture, and waste management.
Scope
It is a big job manufacturing a bulldozer. For starters, every component needs to be designed with perfect accuracy using CAD software. Parts made to these specifications will then be made in factories all over the world, before being shipped to an assembly plant. There, larger parts like the drivers cab and hydraulic cylinders are put together before they are assembled onto the drive train. Just like with the design process, computer software monitors the entire manufacturing process as well.
Big Fish
Many of the same companies that started the bulldozer on its track to success are still the major manufacturers around the world, including Caterpillar and John Deere. However, Caterpillar takes home the prize of largest manufacturer of bulldozers around the world. Other major competitors include JCB and Komatsu. While all these manufacturers produce bulldozers, their models are often different sizes, and for different applications.
Alternative Applications
Besides industry uses, bulldozers have also seen use by militaries around the world. For instance, the Israel Defense Forces use a Caterpillar D93 that they have affectionately nicknamed “Doobi”. It is used during combat to raze structures that get in the way of unit movement.
In the Wrong Hands
Because of their extreme power, bulldozers can be very dangerous in the wrong hands. Take Marvin John Heemeyer of Granby, Colorado for example. In 2004, he drove an armored Komatsu D335A through his town following a zoning dispute. This destroyed 13 buildings in the town, causing seven million dollars worth of damage.
It really is amazing the scope that the construction industry has reached in the modern world. Construction companies truly are standing on the shoulders of giants, and so need giant machines to help them complete their work. In order to work all of those machines efficiently, our construction management software can help your company eliminate costly mistakes. If you would like more information about how our construction technology can help you in managing your construction company, please do not hesitate to give us a call at your earliest convenience. One of our friendly and knowledgeable representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have.