Planning is crucial to any project — your timeline and budget depend on it. And choosing the right equipment can keep your project on track. Before you get started, you need to assess the job: What are the conditions and terrain of the site? What is the schedule? When you have answered those questions, you can narrow down the equipment specifications:

• The height you need to reach
• Amount of earth you need to move
• 2- or 4-wheel drive wheels, tracks, etc.
• Electric, gas/diesel or air power
• Any accessories you need such as pipe racks, tool trailers or bucket extensions