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A grader is a piece of heavy machinery used to level a surface. Graders are particularly necessary when it comes to leveling, or grading, a road or path prior to construction. In many ways, graders are the most uniform of all heavy construction equipment. This stems from the fact that almost all graders are used for public road maintenance. As a result, manufacturers cater to their largest client--public works entities. Most graders have six tires with a 12 foot adjustable blade situated beneath the cab to push and spread gravel. They are generally all-wheel drive and can feature articulated bodies for added control. Graders typically weigh around 15 tons, are 28 feet long, and have 150-200 horsepower. As you might expect, graders are rarely practical for residential use. Instead, these trucks are generally owned by large construction, public works, forestry, and mining companies where they frequently have to build and repair roads. Still, there is the possibility that you are looking into graders to become an independent contractor and provide usage for a fee. These ventures can be extremely profitable offering incredible hourly rates if you find companies that don't already own graders. Graders for Rent. On the other hand, there are often instances when you might wish to look at graders to rent. If that is the case, graders rent daily, weekly, or monthly. The longer you keep them, the cheaper graders are per day. Rentals average $300-$800/day, $900-$3000/week, and $3000-$8000/month. For rates in your area see Construction Equipment for Rent. Graders for Sale . If you are looking at graders to purchase, the cost of most graders will depend on the age and manufacturer. The cost of used graders ranges from $4000 to $100,000. See Construction Equipment. New graders can cost as much as $200,000. The thing to remember is that graders have changed very little in the last 50 years. In other words, purchasing used graders can save you a lot of money without sacrificing quality. Manufacturers include Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Galion, Champion, Clark, Fiat Allis, Terex, Moxy, New Holland, and Case. For costs of individual graders contact a dealer near you. For more information on graders, see Comparative Specifications. For the most complete information on heavy equipment, please browse the rest of our site or click on our home page. |
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