Everything You Need To Learn About Excavators

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What is an Excavator?

An excavator is a construction vehicle used to dig or move large objects. It is made up of two parts: a driving base and a powerful boom arm with an attachment designed for digging. The operator sits inside a small cab attached to the base and controls the arm.

What Are the Parts of an Excavator?

Excavators are a common piece of construction equipment with an eye-catching silhouette. The boom rears above the other machines on the construction site, the tracks are wider and the dump trucks service the machine like a line of ants. Wherever it works, the excavator is the king of of the job site.

How to Run an Excavator

Running an excavator is confusing and complicated, even after you read the manual. Even if you can sort out how to drive your excavator, a simplified description of the controls is useful to help you remember what you are doing. Here is a run-down on the basic controls for a (generic) mini-excavator and how to make it do what you want.

How to Operate a Mini Excavator

Mini excavators were considered toys by heavy equipment operators a few decades ago when they were first introduced, but they have earned the respect of construction utility contractors and site work professionals with their ease of operation, small footprint, low cost, and precise operation.

What is an Excavator Bucket?

An excavator bucket is an attachment for heavy equipment which is designed to be used in site excavation. Buckets can be attached to excavators, tractors, cranes, and similar types of equipment. They come in a range of sizes and shapes. A similar tool known as a scoop looks much like an excavator bucket, but carries a lesser volume of material.