Used Bulldozers for sale in Charleston, WV

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much do used bulldozers cost?

  The factors that determine the cost of a bulldozer include the type of bulldozer (crawler, wheel, mini), types of blades used, and added safety features. A used bulldozer will cost anywhere from $40,000 - $1,000,000+.

• What are the best brands of used bulldozers for sale?

  Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, and Case are the most popular bulldozer brands.

• What are the uses for bulldozers?

  Bulldozers are most commonly used for earthmoving large amounts of earth/soil, removing topsoil for roads filled with gravel, stripping surface vegetation for construction projects, pushing waste and brush to burn sites, and demolishing old structures.

• How much do bulldozers weigh?

  Bulldozer weighs between 8 - 180 plus tons (16,000 - 360,000 lbs).

• How to operate bulldozers?

  When operating a bulldozer, you want to avoid stalling the machine, track slip, and overloading the blade. It's essential to go through proper training before operating a bulldozer to fully understand how to control the direction of the machine, work the speed, reverse, and control the blade.

• What things should I look for when buying used bulldozers?

  You can break bulldozers down into seven parts. Rippers, final drive, cab, tracks/tires, push frame, blades, and engine. When buying any bulldozer (used or new), you should look at the blades, rippers, and whether or not they use tires or tracks, as these features differentiate types of bulldozers the most.

  When looking at a used bulldozer, look at the full inspection report before making a buying decision. Therefore, the final drive is the most used and the most replaced part on the bulldozer. The cab should still be able to absorb shock and reduce sound.

• How do used bulldozers compare to newer models?

  There's no hiding from the fact that a bulldozer is a significant investment. Since there are only a few bulldozer manufacturers, you know a bulldozer from a brand like Caterpillar is reputable.

  Therefore, when buying a used bulldozer, the only question is, "Has this machine received regular and expected maintenance?"

• How much do bulldozer operators make?

  The average salary for a bulldozer operator is $21.44, but experienced heavy equipment operators can make up to and sometimes over $100,000/year.

• How to become a bulldozer operator?

  The steps to becoming a bulldozer operator are similar to becoming an operator for most types of heavy equipment. Potential operators are assessed by their intangible skills like vision, coordination, stamina, and reaction time. Bulldozer operators may need a CDL if the vehicle exceeds a certain weight or is used for more advanced industries.