Crawler Dozers

Bulldozers were introduced way back in the 1920`s. They are very popular in construction and demolition. A Bulldozer or Crawler Dozer is basically just a piece of equipment that moves dirt around. It is frequently called an earthmover. It was called a Bulldozer to emphasize it was strong as a bull.

Crawler Dozer`s are perfect for clearing lots and forests. Farmers and loggers were the first to start using Crawler Dozers. It made working on unstable or soft ground easier. The wide base of the Dozer allowed them to get the job done quickly and efficiently.

The difference between a Bulldozer and a Crawler Dozer is the blade that is attached. A Bulldozer has the slightly curved blade in the front to make moving objects and dirt easy. There are many companies that manufacture Crawler Dozers and Bulldozers. Some of the most well known are John Deere and Caterpillar.

Caterpillar actually had its first steam dozer back in 1904. It moved very slow and people quickly said it moves like a caterpillar and the name stuck. They then registered the name as a trademark. They make Crawler Dozers in a few different sizes. Depending upon what you need to get done you can find the right Crawler Dozer for you.