Choosing excavators for the job
Match the machine to digging depth, reach, lift requirements, ground conditions, transport limits and the hydraulic demands of the intended attachments. A larger machine is not automatically more productive when access, mobilization and finishing work matter.
Machine classes
- Mini and compact
- Mid-size crawler
- Large crawler
- Wheeled
- Reduced- and zero-tail-swing
- Long-reach and specialty
Specifications that matter
- Operating weight
- Engine output
- Maximum digging depth and reach
- Bucket capacity
- Tail-swing type
- Auxiliary hydraulic flow
- Transport dimensions
Used-equipment inspection priorities
- Measure undercarriage wear rather than relying on appearance
- Cycle boom, stick and bucket while checking cylinders, pins and bushings
- Review cold-start behaviour, service records and emissions-system warnings