What are the main categories of construction equipment?

Construction equipment categories: Earthmoving - excavators, bulldozers, loaders, scrapers, graders for soil work. Lifting - cranes (tower, mobile, crawler), hoists for vertical transport. Concrete - mixers, pumps, vibrators, finishing equipment. Paving - pavers, rollers, compactors for roads. Piling - pile drivers, drill rigs for foundations. Transportation - trucks, trailers, conveyors. Selection depends on job requirements, site conditions, availability, and cost (own vs rent).