Bowled over bulldozers

Like a scene straight out of a Transformers movie, bulldozers fight it out on the street.

This three-year-old video of bulldozers battling it demolition derby-style out on a street in Hebei continues to fascinate to this day.

There's a similar battle in sourcing. The upswing in bulldozer utilization over the past few years is expected to continue, driven by the increase in demand and production of off-road vehicles, including bulldozers, and expansion in the construction and mining industries.

The bulldozer battle video highlights what buyers need to keep an eye out for, primarily large and powerful types that remain easy-to-operate.

Bulldozers from China Verified Suppliers on GlobalSources.com have smooth power shift transmissions, advanced operation systems with full hydraulic boosting steering, durable or ergonomic-position single control levers, gearshifts and accelerators, and turbocharged engines for bigger torque output.

Perhaps what is best about these bulldozers is getting loads of features with an affordable price. The most expensive mainstream bulldozers go for $200,000 or more while there are China-made versions that range from $10,000, $30,000 or $50,000 to $100,000 for an MOQ of 1 unit.

Below is a gallery of strong and easy-use bulldozers from Global Sources suppliers:

Powerful crawler bulldozer

The SD42-000-4 model from Newindu is a crawler-type bulldozer that has 420hp. It uses a Cummins KTA19-C525 turbocharged diesel engine for higher efficiency and to save energy.

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High torque

Even with its slightly smaller size, the model PD165YS, PD220YS-2, PD320Y-6-0390 series bulldozer from Evangel yields high torque. The powerful model is priced up to $10,000. MOQ is 1 unit.

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Ergonomic controls

Shanghai GoldTi's SD9 model has ergonomic-positioned, light, labor-saving and accurate controls. It also adopts electronic monitoring, tipping and falling protection devices.

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120 or 1,850kW/rpm

Priced at $95,000, the SD08 Crawler Bulldozer model from Jinan Sinotruck runs on 120 or 1,850kW for a high rpm. Forward and reverse speeds are up to 9.63kph and 12.53kph, respectively.

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Improved hydraulic control

Oriemac gives its Shantui SD22 model an improved hydraulic control system with a front-extending anti-rolling frame and advanced structure. This helps make operation smooth and convenient. It is quoted at $102,000 to $105,000.

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Power shift drive

Shanghai Vostosun's model SD7HW bulldozer uses power shift drive controls for smooth operation. It yields 230hp. Price starts at $95,000 and can reach $125,000 per set.

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