What do you need to know about excavators?

What do you need to know about excavators?

Whether you’re planning on renting or purchasing an excavator, it’s important that you go into the shopping process with an understanding of the various types of excavators, their capabilities and their shortcomings. Excavators are earthmoving vehicles easily identifiable by their arm, bucket, rotating cab and moveable tracks.

How are excavators different from other earthmoving vehicles?

Excavators are earthmoving vehicles easily identifiable by their arm, bucket, rotating cab and moveable tracks. The biggest differentiating factor between the various models is their size, as size often correlates with range of mobility and lift and dig capacity.

Which is the best attachment for an excavator?

Buckets are the most common excavator attachment. Their steel body and teeth-like edges make them ideal for digging and scooping. The most common type of buckets are the ones used for grading stones (the ditching bucket) and the ones used for digging trenches (the trenching bucket).

Where can I find an excavator for sale?

Excavators, which can sometimes be known as diggers, help to make a wide range of industrial and commercial construction jobs easier. Equipment Trader lets buyers like you find the excavator equipment they need with its easy online search tool. Start your search with a single keyword and zip code.

What happens if an old excavator breaks down?

Older excavators face an additional challenge; if they break down, the parts required to repair them could no longer be available.

How many hours will an excavator last before needing repair?

We aim to sell equipment before it reaches the 2,000 hour mark, and given that excavator equipment can be expected to last between 7,000 and 10,000 hours before needing repair, buying a second hand excavator from us will give you many, many hours of work.

What do you need to know about an excavator?

Cracks and dents Excavators work in difficult, stressful conditions, therefore the integrity of the equipment is critical.