Selection of equipment depend upon these factors:
- Purpose of Equipment
Requirement and specification of equipment depends upon what kind of work is to be done. Work are generally classified below:
§ Excavation – Excavator, Backhoe
§ Lifting – Crane, Forklift
§ Transporting – Tipper, Dumper, Trucks, Pickup
§ Laying – Grader, Chipister, Paver
§ Compactor – Tandem Roller, Pneumatic Roller, Sheep foot roller
§ Concreting – RMC, Car Mix
- Availability of equipment in organization
It is preferred to use the equipment available in a company rather than to hire or buy.
- Size of Equipment vs available free space
Equipment of very large size won’t be preferred if the working location is congested.
- Availability of Spares Part
- Availability
of equipment
- Return on Investment
Investment in inappropriate equipment
might lead to loss. Thus, only after being insured of return of investment,
selection shall be done. Purchasing shall posses ROI of 5-8 years.
- Organization field of expertise
Invest on only those equipment to perform the task your company is expertise on.
- Availability of Manpower
Make comparison on manpower availability and difference in cost.
- Climatic condition and suitability
Caterpillar locomotive equipment are required in snowy and damped area where as pneumatic are suitable for dry region.
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