What Is An Excavator
Excavators are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper (or stick), bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the “house. The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. They are a natural progression from the steam shovels and often mistakenly called power shovels, as power shovels may have similar looking buckets.
All movement and functions of a hydraulic excavator are accomplished through the use of hydraulic fluid, with hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors.Due to the linear actuation of hydraulic cylinders, their mode of operation is fundamentally different from cable-operated excavators which use winches and steel ropes to accomplish the movements.
Excavator(13 ton – 80 ton)
Perfect for many purposes
Though excavators can be used for many different tasks, they are mostly used to move dirt and dig trenches for pipelines or cables. They can also be used to remove trees, stumps and boulders. Excavators can also be used to dig holes for foundations or to grade land.
Ultimately, they’re multipurpose machines made to serve several industries. If you’re looking for something to perform any of the above tasks, an excavator is perfect for the job.
Safety measures to keep in mind
Excavators are very powerful machines and can cause a lot of damage if they are not used properly. That is why it is important to always follow the safety rules when operating an excavator. Some of the safety rules include:
- Wear a seatbelt — All excavators that feature a cab for sitting will come with a seatbelt.
- Stay seated — Never stand on the excavator while it is moving. This may seem obvious, but excavators aren’t designed to take standing into account. You also need to keep your hands and feet inside the cab at all times.
- Keep within project boundaries — Don’t operate the excavator near power lines or other unidentified hazards. Before performing any type of work, clearly outline your working parameters and do not deviate from them. Planning will ensure that you don’t dig in areas where there might be underground utilities.
- Don’t overload the bucket — Each unit is designed with a specific backhoe bucket limit in mind. Stay within the suggested weight limit to prevent unnecessary bucket or boom arm damage. If you need to go over it, simply account for this before your purchase and go for a bigger model.
- Never try to stop the bucket with your hand or foot — The unit will come with controls that will make maneuverability easy for those licensed to operate it. Don’t deviate from your training, and you’ll stay safe.
- Don’t work alone — Always have someone standing by to signal when it is safe to move the excavator. This is absolutely essential when operating any type of heavy machinery, so make sure to work as a team to get the work done efficiently and safely.
Most Popular Standard Excavator
15 Ton Excavator
A 15-ton excavator is considered a ‘small’ excavator within the construction industry. Even though it is on the ‘smaller’ end of standard excavator sizes it can complete many of the construction jobs that bigger excavators can do. The smaller size makes it more fuel-efficient and is a little less clunky on construction sites. It’s powerful enough to handle most projects without being too big.
Large Excavators
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum, we have the industrial workhorse of the excavator family. Monster machines, the 80 ton excavator is not very mobile but makes up for it in power.
80 Ton Excavators
The 80-ton excavator is meant for heavy-duty work. They have a dig depth of 28.1 feet, a maximum reach of 43.2 feet, and are just over 11 feet wide. One of the significant features of this excavator is the 484 HP engine. It has exceptionally high speeds, power and fuel efficiency.
Long Reach or High Reach Excavators
When a project requires a longer reach, then a long reach is a simple solution. These machines can have a dig depth of 42.8 feet and a remarkable maximum reach of 60 feet.
Other Machines That We Have
Articulated Dump Trucks(25 ton – 45 ton)
Wheel Loader (1 yds – 7 yrds)
