Excavator
Excavators are used primarily for earthmoving tasks like backfilling, digging and relocating materials. They can also be used for loading and unloading heavy objects and equipment from trucks. Read on to find out the latest news, tips, and tutorials related to excavators.
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This article offers a rundown of CAT’s excavator models, examining their size, horsepower, digging depth, and other factors to consider in an excavator rental.
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Bulldozers’ front-facing blades are best for pushing or grading, while excavators’ buckets help with demolition, digging and moving materials.
March 28, 2023
In this article, we’re breaking down each excavator bucket in detail and answering some of the most common questions people have about excavator attachments.
March 22, 2023
With an operating weight of 1,102 tons and an engine rating of 4,500 horsepower, the Caterpillar 6090 FS is currently the world’s biggest excavator.
March 16, 2023
Demolition projects include everything from hauling debris to breaking up asphalt. This guide helps understand what demolition machinery you’ll need.
October 27, 2022
We go over the main differences between a backhoe and excavator, including their size, versatility, and rotation and which one is more suited for your project.
October 4, 2022
Our excavator bucket size chart shows all the different sizes and types of buckets for excavators, as well as the jobs for which they are best suited.
August 8, 2022
This article will introduce the top 12 excavator manufacturing companies with their excavator options and the range of attachments available.
July 14, 2022
An excavator is a great tool for any big earthmoving job. Learn the various parts of an excavator so you know what you’re working with.
April 18, 2022
Excavators come in a variety of types and tools. We cover the six excavator types and what each one is best used for.
February 16, 2022
Choosing the right equipment for a digging project can be a time-consuming task, especially since it’s so important to make the right choice. Even once you’ve decided on using an excavator, you still need to make sure you choose the right size.
June 12, 2019
If you are going to buy attachments, focus on blades, breakers, buckets, grapples, and augers. Those five will help you get any job done right. But which brands should you trust?
July 6, 2017
