Equipment Directory
Construction Equipment Guide
Detailed specs, typical use cases, and rental information for every major category of heavy machinery used in UAE construction.
Telehandlers
Telescopic handlers combine the capabilities of a forklift and a crane, offering versatile material handling with extended reach. Widely used on UAE construction sites for lifting pallets, placing materials at height, and general site logistics.
Key Specs
- Lift Capacity: 2,500–4,500 kg
- Max Height: 6–18 m
- Engine: 75–130 HP diesel
Common Use Cases
- High-rise material delivery
- Warehouse operations
- Site logistics
- Concrete block placement
Excavators
Hydraulic excavators are the backbone of earthmoving operations in the UAE. From mini excavators for tight urban sites to large machines for major earthworks, they handle trenching, grading, demolition, and loading tasks.
Key Specs
- Operating Weight: 1.5–80 tonnes
- Bucket Capacity: 0.04–4.5 m³
- Dig Depth: 2.5–8 m
Common Use Cases
- Foundation excavation
- Trenching & grading
- Demolition
- Site preparation
Cranes
Cranes are essential for vertical construction in the UAE, from Dubai's high-rise towers to Abu Dhabi's infrastructure projects. Tower cranes, mobile cranes, and crawler cranes each serve different lifting requirements.
Key Specs
- Lifting Capacity: 25–500 tonnes
- Boom Length: 30–80 m
- Types: Tower, Mobile, Crawler
Common Use Cases
- Steel erection
- Concrete panel placement
- High-rise construction
- Bridge building
Forklifts
Forklifts handle material movement in warehouses, factories, and construction sites across the UAE. Available in electric, diesel, and LPG variants with varying capacities for different industrial applications.
Key Specs
- Lift Capacity: 1,500–16,000 kg
- Lift Height: 3–12 m
- Power: Electric, Diesel, LPG
Common Use Cases
- Warehouse logistics
- Loading/unloading
- Industrial manufacturing
- Retail distribution
Boom Lifts
Boom lifts (cherry pickers) provide safe aerial access for workers and tools at height. Articulating and telescopic models serve different reach and clearance requirements on UAE construction and maintenance projects.
Key Specs
- Working Height: 12–56 m
- Platform Capacity: 230–450 kg
- Types: Articulating, Telescopic
Common Use Cases
- Building facade work
- Electrical installation
- Painting & maintenance
- Event setup
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Equipment Directory is a guide to major types of heavy construction equipment used in the UAE. It covers telehandlers, excavators, cranes, forklifts, and boom lifts with typical specifications, use cases, and rental considerations. Use it to compare equipment types before renting or contacting providers.
- We cover telehandlers (material handling and reach), excavators (earthmoving and demolition), cranes (tower, mobile, crawler), forklifts (warehouse and industrial), and boom lifts (aerial work platforms). Each category includes specs such as capacity, height or reach, and common applications in UAE construction and industry.
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