Here’s a comparative table of construction plant and equipment by project scale:
| Category | Small Scale | Medium Scale | Large Complex Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARTHWORKS | |||
| Excavators | Mini (1.5t) | 5-20t | 20t+ Multiple units |
| Loaders | Bobcat | Skid steer, Backhoe | Front-end loaders |
| Trucks | Ute, Small tipper | Tipper trucks | Articulated dumps, Semi-trailers |
| Compaction | Plate compactor | Roller (small) | Multiple rollers, Graders |
| LIFTING | |||
| Cranes | – | Mobile (20t) | Tower cranes, Crawlers (100t+) |
| Small Lifting | Chain blocks | Telehandler | Multiple telehandlers |
| Access | Ladder, Small scaffold | EWP, Scissor lift | Construction hoists, BMU |
| CONCRETE | |||
| Mixers | Portable mixer | Line pump | Batch plant |
| Pumps | – | Concrete pump | Boom pumps, Placing booms |
| Finishing | Hand trowel | Power trowel | Multiple ride-on trowels |
| POWER & SERVICES | |||
| Power | Portable generator | Site distribution | Substations, Multiple generators |
| Lighting | Portable lights | Light towers | Multiple light towers |
| Water | Manual supply | Tank supply | Reticulated system |
| SITE FACILITIES | |||
| Offices | Tool shed | Site office + lunch | Multiple offices, Meeting rooms |
| Amenities | Portable toilet | Multiple toilets | Full amenities blocks |
| Storage | Tool box | Containers | Multiple containers, Laydown areas |
| TRANSPORT | |||
| Site Vehicles | Ute | Small trucks | Fleet of vehicles |
| Delivery | Manual handling | Forklifts | Multiple loading zones |
| Access Roads | Basic | Formed roads | Full road network |
Cost Guide (Approximate Monthly):
- Small Scale: $5K-20K
- Medium Scale: $50K-200K
- Large Scale: $500K+
Staffing Requirements:
- Small Scale:
- Basic operators
- General laborers
- Medium Scale:
- Licensed operators
- Site supervisor
- Safety officer
- Large Scale:
- Multiple crews
- Plant managers
- Maintenance team
- Safety team
- Logistics team
Key Considerations:
- Project duration
- Site constraints
- Access requirements
- Local regulations
- Maintenance needs
- Operator training
- Insurance requirements
- Environmental controls
Note:
- Prices vary by region
- Equipment availability
- Hire vs buy decisions
- Compliance requirements
- Safety systems needed
- Maintenance schedules
- Fuel/power requirements
Our Partners
- FR2 Infrastructure –Â Constructability advise and project and planning controls
- Staging Diagrams – Staging diagrams for possession planning
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