noun
heavy machinery; large machinery; plant
Refers to large-scale industrial machines, construction equipment, or factory installations. 'Plant' is used in industrial contexts.
この工場では大型機械を導入して生産性を上げた。
This factory introduced heavy machinery and increased productivity.
建設現場には大型機械が何台も並んでいる。
Several pieces of large machinery are lined up at the construction site.
重機 is a more common, shorter term for heavy machinery, especially construction equipment. 大型機械 is broader and can include factory plant.
Compound of 大型 (large-scale) + 機械 (machine).