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Many attachments go on earthmoving machinery. These attachments increase the functionalities of the machines, which allow the operators to perform a multitude of tasks that would have otherwise cost a lot of labour. Let’s take a look at some of the attachments and what they do. 

Pallet Forks – Pallet forks turn the machine into a forklift. The machine cans them used for loading and unloading purposes. The capacity of lifting is based on the power of the machine. It can be attached to loaders, tractors, and skid-steers. 

Spreader Bars – Spreader bars are mechanical bars that are used for heavy lifting of materials of large sizes. Since the bars can be spread to different lengths, they can be used for many lifting tasks. The design is quite simple and is made to be durable. 

Compaction Wheel – Used on mini excavators and backhoe loaders, the compaction wheels are used mostly to compact trenches. This attachment has many moving parts so needs maintenance, but is one of the most effective attachments. 

Rippers – Rippers are used on excavators and used to cut through the tough ground like permafrost and shale rock. These are used in difficult earthmoving projects. 

Screening Buckets – Screening buckets serve the dual purpose of excavating and screening for materials in the earth. Picture how one uses a sieve to separate. The screening buckets work the same way to separate natural elements or topsoil from the dig. 

Post Hole Borers – Post hole borers are used to bore precision holes in the ground to put up fences, lay pipes, or put up posts. 

You can find all these attachments of earthmoving equipment in Brisbane based earthmovers. You can hire them for earthmoving services.