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A concrete mixer, more commonly referred to as a cement mixer, is a piece of equipment specifically designed to homogeneously combine cement, sand/gravel or other aggravates with water to form concrete. The standard concrete mixer blends the material together using a revolving drum. For most smaller jobs, portable mixers are generally sufficient, however for larger jobs, in-transit mixers are often used.

A concrete mixer with a diesel-powered engine is an investment – regular maintenance is essential to prolong its life as much as possible.

In order to maintain your mower in tip top working condition, basic care is essential. The average home owner has a push mower – generally with a petrol or diesel powered engine. There are also an increasing number of electric or cordless battery operated push mowers on the market – which although not as powerful as the petrol or diesel powered alternatives, benefit from being exceptionally low maintenance.

During the spring and summer months, mowing the lawn becomes something of a weekly routine. Due to heavy use, the engine of your mower may suffer from the effects of wear and tear; however, rather than replacing the whole mower, it may be more economical to change the engine. All lawn mowers follow the same basic principal – a rotated blade is powered by a motor.

There are two types of lawn mower – the rotary mower and the self-propelled mower.

Rotary Mower

Starter motors are typically divided into two different categories: the conventional type and the reduction type.

Different categories of conventional starters:

Mainly used on the construction site, dumper trucks are used for the transportation of various loose materials such as sand, earth and gravel. The dumper typically carries its load in a skip which is situated in front of the driver – using hydraulics, the skip tips to dump the load. The modern day dumper can be used in a variety of different projects to transport various materials around the site.

What Are Dumper Trucks Used For?

Dumper and dump trucks are used in the following industries:

Compaction equipment consists of machines specifically designed to reduce the mass of material (usually soil) through compression and compaction. There are a range of different types of compactors available, with varying strengths for use on different types of surfaces.

What is compaction equipment used for?

Compaction equipment is typically used in the construction and paving industry; a common sight in road construction, it is also used in landscaping, airfields, dams, harbour constructions and car crushers.

Marine diesel engines are very different from their counterparts. This article covers the most common questions about marine engines.

How do marine diesel engines work?

Marine diesel engines are exclusively designed for use on the water – there are two types of marine engine:

Inboard – the engine is enclosed in the hull (we will insert the picture below)

During the summer months rising temperatures can put a considerable strain on construction equipment and machinery. Summer weather can produce one or more of the following:

An excavator is a type of construction vehicle that can be used in a variety of different ways, mainly to dig or move large objects. Excavators are commonly seen on construction sites and roadwork development projects.

These days excavators are even more powerful and productive than ever before, with so many choices how can you be sure you are getting the machine you need? It is important to make a detailed assessment before making your purchase, to be sure you get value for money as well as all the attributes you need from your excavator.

The construction site can be a tough environment to work in; whilst skilled operators and good site management are essential for efficiency, having the correct equipment that is of a high standard will ensure better results.

By using plant hire, construction companies can bring their costs down considerably. Purchasing all the required equipment, especially the heavier items outright, would be extremely expensive.