A mechanical device used to elevate personnel, tools, and materials to perform tasks at heights. It typically consists of a platform or bucket attached to an extendable arm or telescoping mast, often mounted on a vehicle or a stationary structure.

A device that converts power, usually from an electric motor, gasoline engine, or diesel engine, into potential energy stored in compressed air. This compressed air can then be used for various purposes, such as powering pneumatic tools or inflating tires.

A heavy-duty vehicle with a pivoted joint that allows for sharp turns and maneuverability, commonly used in construction and mining industries to transport materials over rough terrain.

A machine used to lay asphalt on roads, parking lots, and other surfaces. It spreads and levels asphalt evenly to create a smooth and durable pavement surface.

A drilling device consisting of a rotating helical screw blade, typically used for drilling holes in the ground for various purposes, such as installing fence posts, planting trees, or extracting soil samples.

A type of fan in which the airflow direction is parallel to the axis of rotation. Axial fans are commonly used for ventilation and cooling purposes in buildings, electronic equipment, and industrial processes.

A versatile construction machine that combines the functions of a loader and a backhoe. It features a digging bucket on the back (the backhoe) and a loading bucket on the front (the loader), allowing it to perform tasks such as excavation, loading, and material handling.

A power tool equipped with a continuous loop of sandpaper (the belt) that rotates around two cylindrical drums. Belt sanders are used for sanding and smoothing wood, metal, and other materials by rapidly removing surface material.

A machine that generates airflow by means of an impeller or fan, used for blowing debris, leaves, or snow, as well as for ventilation and cooling in various applications.

A handheld tool designed to cut through metal bolts, chains, and other tough materials. It consists of two long handles with sharp jaws at one end, which exert high pressure to shear through the material.

A type of aerial work platform supported by a hydraulic arm or boom, used to elevate workers and equipment to elevated work areas. Boom lifts provide flexibility and reach for tasks such as maintenance, construction, and firefighting.

A machine used to reduce branches, brush, and other organic debris into smaller wood chips or mulch. Brush chippers are commonly used in landscaping, forestry, and land clearing operations.

A powerful tracked or wheeled vehicle equipped with a large blade at the front, used for pushing earth, debris, and other materials during construction, earthmoving, and land clearing operations.

A power saw with a toothed abrasive disc or blade that rotates in a circular motion, used for cutting various materials such as wood, metal, plastic, and masonry.

A portable mechanical saw equipped with a toothed chain that runs along a guide bar, used for cutting trees, logs, branches, and other wood materials.

A handheld tool equipped with a chisel or pointed tip, used for breaking or chipping away concrete, masonry, and other hard materials.

A machine used for removing layers of asphalt or concrete from roads, parking lots, and other surfaces. Cold planers use rotating cutting drums equipped with carbide-tipped teeth to mill the surface to a desired depth.

A machine used to compact soil, gravel, or asphalt to increase its density and stability. Compactors come in various types, including plate compactors, roller compactors, and vibrating compactors.

A device used for mixing cement, sand, gravel, and water to form concrete. Concrete mixers come in various sizes and configurations, including portable mixers, truck-mounted mixers, and stationary mixers.

A continuous loop of material-handling equipment consisting of a belt stretched between two or more pulleys. Conveyor belts are used to transport goods, materials, or products from one location to another in factories, warehouses, and transportation systems.

A type of lifting machine equipped with a hoist rope, wire ropes, or chains, used to lift and lower heavy loads vertically and move them horizontally. Cranes come in various types, including tower cranes, mobile cranes, and overhead cranes.

A type of tracked vehicle equipped with continuous tracks or caterpillar tracks, used for traversing rough terrain, soft ground, and steep slopes. Crawlers are commonly used in construction, mining, and military applications.

A specialized machine used for extruding concrete curbs, gutters, and other landscape features. Curb machines typically consist of a hopper for holding concrete, an extrusion auger, and shaping molds for forming the desired profile.

A machine tool used for drilling holes in various materials such as metal, wood, or plastic. It typically consists of a motor, spindle, and drill bit, and can be operated manually or automatically to create precise holes of different sizes and depths.

A heavy-duty machine used to compact soil, asphalt, or other materials by means of a rotating drum. Drum compactors are commonly used in road construction, landfills, and other civil engineering projects to increase the density and stability of the compacted material.

A specialized power tool designed for quickly and efficiently driving screws into drywall, gypsum board, or other similar materials. Drywall screw guns typically feature adjustable depth settings and high-speed motors to streamline the installation process.

A large vehicle equipped with a hydraulically operated dump bed or container used for transporting and unloading bulk materials such as sand, gravel, dirt, or construction debris. Dump trucks are commonly used in construction, mining, and waste management industries.

A broad category of heavy equipment designed for excavating, moving, and shaping earth and other materials during construction, mining, and landscaping activities. Earth moving machines include excavators, bulldozers, loaders, graders, and scrapers.

Also known as a demolition hammer or jackhammer, an electric breaker is a power tool used for breaking up concrete, asphalt, or other hard materials. It operates by delivering rapid hammering blows to the surface, typically powered by electricity.

A device used for pulling electrical cables or wires through conduits, ducts, or other pathways during installation or maintenance. Electrical pullers come in various configurations, including manual hand-operated models and motorized versions for heavy-duty applications.

A heavy construction machine consisting of a rotating cab, articulated arm, and digging bucket or attachment, used for digging trenches, foundations, and other earthmoving tasks. Excavators are versatile machines capable of handling various attachments for different applications.

A forestry machine used to harvest trees by cutting and gathering multiple stems or trees simultaneously. Feller bunchers are equipped with a cutting head or saw and hydraulic arms to grasp and cut trees efficiently.

Also known as a floor polisher or rotary floor machine, a floor buffer is a motorized device equipped with a rotating pad or brush used to clean, polish, or buff hard floor surfaces such as wood, tile, or concrete.

A machine used to remove floor coverings such as vinyl tile, linoleum, carpet, or hardwood flooring. Floor strippers typically use sharp blades or abrasive attachments to scrape away the flooring material from the underlying surface.

A powered industrial truck equipped with forks or prongs at the front used for lifting and transporting heavy loads. Forklifts are commonly used in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities for materials handling tasks.

A forestry vehicle used for transporting felled trees or logs from the cutting site to a centralized location for processing or loading onto trucks. Forwarders are designed to navigate rough terrain and often feature a hydraulic crane for loading and unloading logs.

A device used to remove airborne contaminants, fumes, or gases from the air in industrial environments. Fume extractors capture and filter harmful substances generated during welding, soldering, painting, or other manufacturing processes to improve air quality and worker safety.

A type of overhead crane with a bridge-like structure supported by legs or mounted on rails, used for lifting and moving heavy loads within a confined area such as a warehouse, shipyard, or construction site.

A portable pump powered by a gasoline engine, designed to handle water containing debris, solids, or sludge. Gas trash pumps are commonly used for dewatering flooded areas, draining construction sites, and pumping wastewater.

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy through electromagnetic induction. Generators are commonly used to provide backup power during outages, as a primary power source in remote locations, and in portable applications such as camping or construction.

A heavy construction machine equipped with a long blade used for leveling and smoothing the surface of roads, parking lots, and other graded surfaces. Graders are commonly used in road construction, earthmoving, and land grading projects.

A power tool equipped with an abrasive wheel or disc used for grinding, cutting, and polishing various materials such as metal, stone, or concrete. Grinders come in various sizes and configurations, including angle grinders, bench grinders, and surface grinders.

A type of support post on the trailer used to provide added strength to the frame.  

A pneumatic or manual tool used for driving nails into hardwood flooring during installation. Hardwood nailers are designed to securely fasten hardwood boards to subflooring without causing damage to the wood surface.

A forestry machine used for felling, delimbing, and bucking trees in timber harvesting operations. Harvesters are equipped with cutting heads, hydraulic arms, and processing equipment to efficiently harvest trees and prepare them for transport.

The ball-shaped attachment on a hitch that connects the trailer to the tow vehicle. 

A handheld or powered garden tool equipped with reciprocating blades or a rotating cutter bar used for trimming and shaping hedges, bushes, and shrubs.

A mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy loads vertically. Hoists can be manually operated or powered by electricity, hydraulics, or pneumatics, and are commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and material handling applications.

A machine used to compact soil, gravel, or other materials using hydraulic pressure. Hydraulic compactors are commonly attached to excavators or backhoe loaders and are used for compacting trenches, embankments, and foundations.

A handheld power tool designed for driving screws and fasteners with high torque and rotational force. Impact drivers utilize concussive blows in addition to rotational force to efficiently drive screws into tough materials such as wood or metal.

An asset that does not have a finite useful life and can provide benefits indefinitely. Examples of inexhaustible assets include land and natural resources such as mineral deposits or water rights.

Equipment or machinery held in inventory by a company for sale or use in its operations. Inventoriable equipment is recorded as inventory on the company’s balance sheet until it is sold or put into use.

A type of articulated crane with a hinged boom that resembles the knuckle of a finger, used for loading and unloading heavy cargo onto trucks or trailers. Knuckleboom loaders are commonly used in construction, forestry, and material handling applications.

A portable device consisting of steps or rungs mounted between two vertical sidepieces, used for climbing up or down to reach elevated areas. Ladders come in various types, including step ladders, extension ladders, and platform ladders, and are commonly used in construction, maintenance, and firefighting.

A machine used for smoothing and grading the surface of land to achieve a uniform slope or elevation. Land levelers are commonly used in agriculture, landscaping, and construction to prepare land for planting, building, or drainage.

A tall, freestanding structure equipped with one or more powerful lights mounted at the top, used to illuminate outdoor areas such as construction sites, sports fields, or emergency scenes.

A tool used for applying pressure to linoleum flooring to ensure proper adhesion to the subfloor and to remove air bubbles and wrinkles during installation.

The maximum weight or load that a machine, vehicle, structure, or material-handling equipment can safely support or carry without risk of failure or damage. Load capacity is an important consideration in equipment design, operation, and safety.

A device used to clear debris, dust, and fumes from confined spaces such as manholes, sewers, and underground utility vaults. Manhole blowers use forced air to ventilate and improve air quality in enclosed areas.

A mechanical device used for lifting and positioning heavy materials or equipment to elevated work areas. Material lifts are commonly used in construction, warehousing, and manufacturing to improve efficiency and safety when handling bulky or heavy loads.

A broad category of equipment used for moving, storing, and transporting materials and goods within industrial, construction, and warehouse environments. Material handling machines include forklifts, conveyors, cranes, pallet jacks, and automated systems.

An electronic device used to detect the presence of metal objects hidden beneath surfaces such as soil, sand, or water. Metal detectors are commonly used in security screening, archaeological exploration, and industrial applications such as locating buried pipes or utilities.

Also known as a surveyor’s wheel or distance measuring wheel, a measuring wheel is a handheld tool equipped with a wheel that rolls along the ground to measure distances accurately. Measuring wheels are commonly used in construction, landscaping, and surveying for measuring land, roads, and other surfaces.

A heavy construction machine equipped with a long blade used for grading and leveling the surface of roads, highways, and other graded surfaces. Motor graders are commonly used in road construction, maintenance, and earthmoving projects.

A type of compact tracked loader designed for operating in various terrains, including soft soils, mud, snow, and rough terrain. Multi-terrain loaders are versatile machines used for loading, excavating, grading, and material handling in construction and landscaping applications.

Equipment or machinery that does not require specific controls or regulatory oversight for its operation. Non-controlled equipment typically refers to equipment that does not pose significant risks to safety, health, or the environment.

A type of freight handling that does not require any physical handling of the cargo by the driver.