Heavy Equipment Trivia
From Bobcat's agile skid-steers to the record-breaking Bagger 293, prove you're not just another operator stuck in a blind spot.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
Before the invention of diesel engines, which common farm animals were primary for pulling 19th-century earthmoving carts and clearing tough terrain?
Horses and mules
What blocks are positioned at the rear of a tower crane's counter-jib to offset the weight of a load and prevent the structure from tipping?
Counterweights
What imaginary point represents the concentrated weight of a loader and its cargo, and must be kept low to prevent the vehicle from tipping over?
Center of gravity
Originally designed for harvesting fruit in orchards, what is the common name for a utility truck equipped with an aerial platform and a hydraulic arm?
Bucket truck
Beyond reducing noise, what specific health hazard do contractors avoid by using electric aerial lifts instead of diesel models for indoor work?
Exhaust fumes