Heavy Duty Construction Equipment

Green purchasing guidance for heavy duty construction equipment, including:
  • Excavators
  • Backhoes
  • Skid steers
  • Dozers
  • Loaders
  • Trucks
  • Compactors
  • Haulers
  • Graders

Note: Does not include manlifts.

Preferred specifications

Purchasers should include these specifications, unless not possible:

  • EO 21-04 Zero Emission Vehicles states, “…purchase of new vehicles shall prioritize the purchase of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) (or better emerging technology) and support the installation of associated charging infrastructure.”
  • EPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for Vehicular Products

Things to avoid

Purchasers should avoid these specifications whenever possible:

  • Lead in wheel weights RCW 70A.435 directs government agencies and businesses to replace lead wheel weights with environmentally preferred wheel weights on all vehicles when they replace or balance tires in Washington.
  • Mercury

Laws, rules, and executive orders

These laws, rules, and executive orders must be included in the contract language:

Find these products on statewide contracts

Find products that meet Washington’s green purchasing specifications:

End of life

Surplus goods that still can be used

  • Use surplus disposal to get rid of items you no longer need. Keep materials out of landfills and make funds for your agency.

Recycling and disposal

Hazardous waste disposal guidelines and options:

Contact us

Leatta Dahlhoff

Environmental Technical Analyst