Frames adapt to changing environments

Heavy-equipment frames do not often get a lot of attention from customers, due mainly to the fact that they get plenty of attention during the design cycle.

Frames continue to evolve as engineers push the limits of material technology to get the best blend of weight and ruggedness. Frame designers benefit significantly from advances in design software, which enables them to look at how the many elements of a frame interact under a variety of conditions.

The attention to detail is an important factor, since the basic structure will determine how the equipment is perceived in the field.