How Does a Bulldozer Work?
Introduction A bulldozer is a specialized tractor with two additional parts: a blade and a ripper. People use bulldozers to level the ground at construction sites, in mining tunnels and in many other places. The bulldozer got its name from the first “machine” that plowed and leveled the ground–the bull. Inside the Tractor In some ways, the tractor of a bulldozer is like any other vehicle. It has a monitor panel that displays important details such as the amount of remaining fuel, the temperature of the engine-cooling water and the temperature of the oil. Like all vehicles, it has a brake pedal. However, there are several unique aspects of the tractor of a bulldozer. In addition to the brake pedal, it has a decelerator pedal, which slows down the tract but does not stop it. It also has two joysticks. The driver uses one joystick to steer the bulldozer, and the other one to control the blade. The Blade The blade of a bulldozer is a wide metal plate on the front of the bulldozer. The uni
