What type of equipment should be used to add ballast to an excavation?

The appropriate type of equipment for adding ballast to an excavation is lifting equipment. This type of equipment is specifically designed to support the weight and facilitate the positioning of heavy materials or structures. When adding ballast, which serves to provide stability to the excavation site, lifting equipment can safely and efficiently move and place the ballast materials where needed.

While excavators and cranes might be capable of handling such tasks, they have different primary functions. Excavators are mainly used for digging and moving Earth material, while cranes specialize in lifting heavy loads. Dump trucks are primarily used for transporting materials to and from the excavation site. Therefore, utilizing specific lifting equipment aligns best with the objective of safely and effectively adding ballast.