Principal aspects of equipment selection:

Technical aspects

Economic aspects

PLANNING OF EQUIPMENT SELECTION INVOLVES TO GET ANSWER OF :

For what the equipment needed?

When is the equipment needed and for how long?

Which capacity of equipment is needed?

Which one should be selected based on past experience?

Depending upon the type of project following survey should be performed:

Geological condition

Weather condition

Site conditions

Transportation facilities

Availability of Fuel

Availability of labor

Availability of Electricity/ water

Pollution standards

Factors        affecting        selection         of          proper             construction equipment:

Task Consideration

Site constraints

Equipment suitability

Operating reliability

Maintenance

Economic consideration

Commercial consideration

Task Consideration

Nature of task and specifications

Quantity of work and time allowed for completion Distribution of work at site.

Interference expected and inter dependence with other operations.

Site Constraints

Accessibility of location

Working space restriction

Altitude and weather conditions

Working season and working hours

Availability of local resources of manpower, materials and equipment.

Availabilityof           local     equipment          hiring, repair    and maintenance facilities locally.

Availability of fuel, oil and lubricants.

Equipment Suitability

Type of equipment considered suitable for the task.

Production capability, service conditions and delivery time of each equipment available.

Equipment already own by the contractor.

Usefulness of equipment available for other and future tasks.

Operating Reliability

manufacturer’s reputation

Equipment components, engine transmission, brakes, steering operator’s cabin.

Use of standard components

Warranties and guarantees

Vendor’s after sales services

Operator’s  acceptability,    adaptability

and

training requirement

Structural design

Safety features

Maintenance

Ease of repair and maintenance

Vendor’s    after     sales     service,

repairs, spares  and maintenance.

Availability of spare parts.

Standardization consideration

Economic consideration

Owning costs.

Operating costs.

Resale or residual value after use.

Replacement costs of existing equipment

Commercial consideration

Buy second hand or new equipment

Rent equipment

Purchase or lease.