Mighty Machines In Action

Digging deep in the dirt. This is what a backhoe is built to do, with its long arm and bu...

Pushing ahead and moving anything in its way, the bulldozer is a bladed beast. And a blad...

Boom and jib. These are two crane parts with fun names. They are the long arms of the mac...

With lights flashing and siren blaring, a fire truck can make a dramatic entrance. And it...

An airplane taking off and disappearing into the clouds is a remarkable sight. It’s...

In need of a giant hauler? Bring in the dump truck! The big truck looks very much like a ...

Trash cans and dumpsters are the weights garbage trucks lift with their robotic arms. Onc...

Revving up a ramp and then flying over parked cars. This is just one monster truck stunt....

Often racing at high speeds, police cars command attention on the road. Their blue and re...

How can aircraft carriers support heavy jets and helicopters without sinking? Why do crui...

Up for almost any job, a tractor is a dependable farmhand. This field machine plows, plan...

From freight carriers to passenger transports, trains have chugged along throughout histo...

Many big rigs can also be called 18-wheelers. These long transport machines need eighteen...

A drum and a chute make a concrete mixer unique from other construction equipment. The fi...

The first step of any construction project is preparing the site for building. The job re...

Helicopters are among the most mission-oriented machines. They often get their rotors spi...