Heavy equipment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007029",
  "term": "Heavy equipment",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Large, self-propelled machinery designed for construction, earthmoving, and material handling tasks that are too large or heavy for manual labor. This category includes bulldozers, excavators, cranes, loaders, and articulated haulers, each specialized for functions like digging, lifting, or transporting bulk materials. Most heavy equipment is powered by high-torque diesel engines, although electric and hybrid models are becoming more prevalent for specific applications, and their operation requires specialized training and licensing.",
  "subject": "Shop talk and trade slang",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Baumaschine",
    "es": "equipo pesado",
    "fr": "équipement lourd"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/heavy-equipment/"
}