Heavy machinery

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007030",
  "term": "Heavy machinery",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Large, self-propelled vehicles and equipment designed for construction, earthmoving, mining, and other large-scale industrial tasks. These machines are characterized by their size, weight, and power, enabling them to perform work far beyond human capabilities. Examples include excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and haul trucks, which are classified by factors such as operating weight and engine power.",
  "synonyms": [
    "heavy equipment"
  ],
  "subject": "Machining",
  "see_also": [
    "heavy equipment"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Heavy equipment (Wikipedia)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Baumaschine",
    "es": "maquinaria pesada",
    "fr": "machinerie lourde"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/heavy-machinery/"
}