Compact Equipment Offers Unmatched Versatility

Canada’s compact construction equipment market boomed during the pandemic with homeowners eagerly green lighting landscape projects, big and small. Years later, sales continue to surge for mini excavators, skid steer loaders and compact track loaders.

The reason? Unmatched versatility. In addition to being smaller and more maneuverable than heavy equipment, these compact workhorses can be fitted with a range of attachments to get any tough job done.

Ready for any project
Versatility is key for upstart construction businesses with projects of all shapes and sizes. Rather than make a massive investment in heavy machinery, contractors can outfit their compact equipment with different attachments for specific jobs.

With a skid steer or compact track loader, for instance, trenchers can dig precisely to lay pipe down and cold planers can break up pavement or concrete. Power rakes can prepare for grass seed, and box blades with grade controls allow for fine grade prep for walking paths, tennis courts and football fields.

While the attachment lineup isn’t quite as extensive for mini excavators, augers can be used to drill holes for installing fences, and hydraulic breakers are excellent for demolition jobs. When creating a pathway, vibratory compactors can tamper it down before laying bricks, and tilt-ditching buckets can help with grading for proper drainage.

Nimble and efficient
The size of compact equipment only adds to its versatility. With tighter turning radiuses, the machines are perfect for both commercial and residential developments in dense urban areas. Unlike large and hard-to-maneuver bulldozers and graders, they also don’t require special licences to be transported from job site to job site. .

What to look for
While compact equipment is incredibly versatile, you still need a good idea of the projects you’ll be tackling before purchasing a new machine. First, look at performance. Can it lift what you need it to lift? Can it push what you need to push?

After determining your power unit requirements and what attachments will maximize productivity, think about comfort. Is there enough leg room? Does it limit shocks, vibrations and noise levels? Will the HVAC system keep you warm in the winter? Finally, consider ease of maintenance. Is it easy to grease the machine, tension the track, check the hydraulic fluid, change the engine oil, or charge the battery?

With the right compact equipment and attachments, you’ll have the versatility and performance to take on tough construction or landscaping tasks with the comfort and ease of maintenance to match.

Source: Kubota Canada

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