[BLOG]How to choose the right-size excavator for your project

When working with earth, dirt, rocks, or when moving large volumes of material, earthmoving equipment is often the machinery considered for the task. Earthmoving equipment is primarily used for material handling and excavation in forestry, mining, agriculture, grading, and landscaping projects. There are a variety of earthmoving machines to pick from. With excavators being a hot topic in the market, allow us to share what you need to know when choosing an excavator: 

What you need to know

Consisting of a boom, dipper, bucket, and cap, excavators are mainly used for digging, lifting, and carrying materials. With a rotating cab, these machines are perfect for compact areas, and handling heavy loads.  

With a vast array of excavators used in the construction industry, it is important to know the specifications of your worksite to determine which excavator is most suitable. This includes the size of your site, the types of jobs that you require your excavator to do, as well as the depth and specifications of these tasks. With differing load capacities and features, some machines may stand out more to you for particular projects. 

How to choose the right excavator for your next project: 

Excavators are available in many sizes for digging trenches, breaking holes, and removing waste. 

Small Crawler Excavators: 

These machines have been designed to provide workspaces with compact equipment that can access even the narrowest of spaces. These lightweight powerhouses provide phenomenal maneuverability through their flexible swivel bracket, while also offering great power for jobs in confined spaces. The difference between a mini and small excavator is the power they provide sites: small excavators do offer more power and reach than minis, while still being small enough to work and fit in confined spaces. 

For construction work, these excavators are ideal for confined passages, highway construction, landscaping, and redevelopment projects for urban housing. Again, these machines are great for small to medium sized jobs. 

We have number of small excavators available:

• SuperCivil SY50U
• SuperCivil SY80U

Medium Crawler Excavators:

Medium excavators, otherwise known as standard excavators, offer the perfect combination of power and performance, allowing the hardest of challenges to be tackled smoothly. Medium excavators are the most commonly used equipment in construction and make up the largest volume of excavators on the market. Their hydraulic system offers not only more power and reach, but the ability to handle multiple tool attachments. 

These units allow for a comprehensive range of universal applications, including road and canal construction, jobsites in inner city areas, and horticulture, mining, landscaping, and demolition work. 

We have number of medium excavators available: 

• SuperCivil SY135C
• SuperCivil SY155U
• SuperCivil SY215C
• SuperCivil SY265C

Large Crawler Excavators:

Large excavators are equipped for the harshest of environments. They have a stable undercarriage and enormous power capacity, making them an excellent choice for major earthmoving projects globally. Large excavators supply worksites with a balance of power and precision as they’ve been designed to complete the largest, most challenging of tasks effortlessly and quickly.

Large excavators can be used for an array of tasks in construction; they are particularly useful for commercial construction jobs and large demolition tasks due to the massive power and size they bring to a worksite. 

We have a large excavator available: 

• SuperCivil SY356C

If you have any questions about our earthmoving equipment or need help choosing a specific machine, call us today on 1800 440 550 or visit our website at www.prestonhire.com.au