*Last updated 09.06.2020 Quick Links: How big is a grader's blade? Are you looking to hire a grader on wet or dry hire? Grader Dry Hire Rates Grader Wet Hire Rates Do you need a grader with a GPS? How far does the grader need to travel to your worksite? Are you after a modern grader with low operational hours? Have you checked the contract terms? What grader inclusions do you require? How readily available is the grader gear? How can I find the best grader rates possible? Many earthmoving and construction jobs will need a grader on site. Graders are used for civil engineering projects to precisely refine surface levels that a scraper, excavator or dozer has “rough graded”. Below we delve into the nuts and bolts of all the questions you should ask yourself when hiring a grader. How big is a grader's blade? Graders are fitted with a long movable blade used to create flat surfaces. Our grader hire suppliers categorise their graders by blade width, from less than 10ft, to 12ft, 14ft, 16ft, and right up to 24ft. Smaller blades might be used on jobs like embankments, drains and ditches. The larger 24ft bladed models are usually used in the construction of mine haul roads to make way for big rigid rear dump trucks to travel around mine sites.
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