Grader

A grader is a vehicle with a large blade used to create a flat surface. Typical models are have three axles, with the engine and cab situated above two axles at one end of the vehicle and a third axle at the other end of the vehicle, with the blade in between.

They are commonly used in road construction to create a wide flat surface for the asphalt to be placed on.

See also

Engineering vehicles: bulldozer - front loader - backhoe loader - excavator - tractor - skid loader - crane - grader.

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