Does your fleet contain a Grader? If you don’t have access to a Mini Grader or a Grader then hiring one could be the smart way to get the right finish for your job.
If you’re not sure how a Grader can be used, this article is for you. Let’s take a closer look at all the jobs a Grader can do, understand the difference between a Grader and a Mini Grader, and explore what makes the Master Grader a leader in its field.
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Graders are mainly used to create a fine surface finish in roading and construction projects, or for precision landscaping tasks like creating banks and slopes. Mini-graders are smaller and more manoeuvrable than Graders, and the jobs they can do grow when you add in different attachments.
The Master Grader offers you a combination of functionality and smart design. It’s been built to deliver the best finish on your job - whoever you choose to put behind the wheel.
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Graders are a must-have machine if you work in roading or construction, or you have earth that needs to be shaped or moved. Here’s a closer look at the types of tasks where a Grader can really get the job done.
In road maintenance and construction, a Grader or Mini Grader can achieve a fine finish to the surface of the road. If the road is due to be coated in a substance like asphalt or concrete, the grader can create a smooth surface finish, helping the final layer to go on as evenly as possible.
On non-asphalt or gravel roads, a grader can be used to smooth the top layer and ensure even distribution of the surface material for a safe driving experience and a more durable finish.
Once your big machinery has finished its work, it’s a great time to bring in a Grader to finish the grading work and create a smooth surface. If you’re in construction a Grader is a handy piece of machinery to use with preparation of foundation pads and parking areas.
If you’re landscaping and setting up a section or recreational reserve a mid-mount tractor grader and a 3 point linkage levelling bar can help you to level and smooth the topsoil prior to making a seedbed and seeding. The mid mount grader can also create contours, shape slopes and banks as required.
Where the top layer of soil needs to be scraped away and replaced (also known as sacrificing), a Grader can clear what you don’t want and spread your replacement.
It’s not surprising that a machine that’s been developed to move dirt is also good at clearing snow. The front blade on a Grader makes quick work of clearing snow from roads and making it safer for vehicles to drive in wintery conditions. Having access to a Grader can make Winter access to building sites, forestry or more remote areas easier.
If your next job is on a forestry block, in a mine or quarry, on a new industrial site or perhaps just a more remote building site, you might need to cut a temporary road to get access. A Grader is a great tool for creating temporary roads as it can quickly cut and create access and clear and smooth your way.
Hiring or purchasing a Grader makes a wide range of tasks much easier to achieve. But how do you know which size of Grader you need for the job on hand? Here’s a closer look at the difference between a Grader and a Mini Grader, and when you might choose one over the other.
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As the name implies, a Mini Grader is a smaller model than the Grader, with a smaller engine size and smaller chassis and blade which offers more manoeuvrability for the operator.
As the Mini Grader is more compact it’s often the preferred choice for working in small spaces and construction sites. Often the mini grader wouldn’t have as many functions as the large motor graders. The Grader is often the preferred piece of equipment for roading projects where a bigger blade may mean fewer passes to get the job done.
Hiring a Grader is a great way to add the versatility of this smart piece of equipment to your next job. The Master Grader is a leader in its class, designed to be easy to operate and deliver a high quality of work every time.
The Master Grader is ideal for forming driveways and laneways, working on residential and industrial sections, for road and track maintenance in horticulture and viticulture, sports fields and horse arenas and much more.
What makes the Master Grader so much better than the competition? The Master Grader has been designed to resolve the traditional operating challenges that come with a Grader.
The Master Grader is a mid-mount Tractor Grader, featuring hydraulic lever blade controls that allow you to adjust the angle of the blade then separately control raising and lowering the blade during operation. The clever design of the blade controls then enables a single control lever to raise or lower the blade maintaining the set angle and pitch of the blade. That makes for simpler operation and makes it easier for your team to get behind the wheel.
The Master Grader is highly manoeuvrable and compact enough to get into work areas the big graders cannot, while still being big enough to be effective and efficient. The Master Grader has been designed to be operator-friendly: it’s accurate, quick and easy to use.
For precise results the Master Grader has just what you need. The mouldboard has height, tilt, angle, side-shift and pitch adjustments. The result is precise height adjustment that carries more soil combined with easy operation that delivers the right finish to your job.
Master Graders also include all the safety features you might need: reversing alarm, flashing beacon, hazard lights, first aid kit, seat belt and fire extinguisher fitted ready for work.
Not just great on the job, the Master Grader has also been designed to be easier to get on site. It’s a specially modified tractor that can be transported by truck or - due to its high speed on the road - can be directly driven to your property.
If you want to achieve a professional finish then this is the right machine for the job. The Master Grader is a preferred choice of tractor mid-mount graders for roading contractors, for road and track maintenance in horticulture; and for road development and site preparation in construction.
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