Material Type

The material type of a job site forms the topmost criteria in the selection of an earthmoving system. Let’s take the example of a tractor scraper and articulated truck. Experienced engineers recommend using scrapers if the conditions are right and the loading material is smooth and spreads easily. Wheel tractor scrapers are great for areas with sandy loam soil because scrapers can pull through this soil easily, and it also loads quickly.

But if the job site has rocky soils or wet clay, then scrapers won’t work smoothly. An articulated truck would be more suitable because scrapers cannot easily pull through rocky soils. The bottom line is before choosing any earthmoving system, get to know the material well.