What To Look At When Choosing Excavator Equipment For Your Project

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Need to hire excavator equipment for an upcoming project? Excavators have a wide range of uses in the construction industry and beyond. In addition to digging, these heavy construction machines can be used for land clearing, demolition, material handling, heavy lifting, dredging, and other jobs. 

With the many different types of excavators available on the market, picking out the best machine for your job can be a confusing task but ultimately, you should choose a machine that best suits your needs. Here are some key things to think about in determining the perfect excavator for your project.

Dig Depth

As the name suggests, excavators are primarily used for excavation. They can be used to dig holes, foundations, and trenches. With that said, excavators are available in a wide variety of types and sizes to suit your job site and the amount of digging you need to do. Make sure you choose a machine size that can manoeuvre around your worksite without challenges and has enough digging power to reach the desired depth. In situations where there is a need for more reach, longer arms may be used. However, this tends to reduce arm force, thus hurting the dig performance of a machine.

Lift Capacity

In applications where excavators are going to be used to lift and move earth and other heavy materials, it is important to choose a machine that can safely lift the loads. Excavators can travel with loads on both flat and uneven ground. The rated lifting capacity of each machine depends on the machine's hydraulic lift capacity and the tipping load. To ensure safe lifts, it is important to determine the heaviest load you intend to carry with an excavator on your worksite and then choose a machine that offers that lifting capacity.

Operating Weight

Another important factor to consider when selecting an excavator for your project is the maximum operating weight of the machine. Certain types of excavators may be too large to safely use at your site. This may result in workplace accidents and injuries. Consider the weight of the equipment, the personnel operating it, and any loading options in determining the maximum operating weight of the excavator you need.

Choosing the right excavator equipment is crucial for getting the most out of your equipment hire. Feel free to consult the experts at an equipment rental company based in your area to explore your options.

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30 November 2020

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