Common Types of Surface Mining Equipment – Sand & Gravel Basics
Common surface mining equipment at a sand and gravel mine can be categorized as follows: Earth Moving / Construction. Bull Dozers (Dozers) Backhoes; Graders / Scrapers; Cranes ; Skid Steers; ... Jaw crushers tend to be used as a primary stage crusher to reduce the overall size of stone. They operate by crushing stone between a stationary …