Construction space
One of the criteria for choosing an excavator when choosing an excavator is the construction space. You need to pay attention to factors related to your construction such as the area of the construction, the location of the construction. Consider whether your construction is large or small, has many obstacles or not, has it ever been constructed before.
If the construction site is small, has difficult terrain or is underground, in the pipeline, a mini excavator is considered a great choice. Mini excavators make moving in small, narrow places easier, and the control and movement operations are also more precise. For regular and large excavators, they are often suitable for large constructions, with large spaces and few obstacles.
In addition to the overall size of the machine, you also need to pay attention to factors such as the rotation of the cabin, the length of the bucket arm, etc.
Construction site terrain
Each type of excavator will adapt better to different terrain conditions. Crawler excavators will help you move on many different types of complex terrain while still maintaining good balance, especially when the ground is soft or hilly, with many slopes, it does not hinder the movement of the machine. In addition, wheeled excavators provide better maneuverability, moving easily and quickly on flat roads.
The weight of the excavator is also a factor you need to pay attention to, the weight of the machine also affects the productivity of the machine on each terrain. Large excavators have a large weight, so when moving on terrain with soft soil, it can cause damage. When considering the weight of the excavator, calculate the maximum operating weight, instead of calculating the weight of each excavator. Operating weight includes both the operator’s weight and the load the machine will transport.
Project requirements
When choosing an excavator, project requirements are also something you need to pay attention to. Some project requirements that you need to base on to choose the right excavator:
– Digging depth: digging depth is the maximum depth required by the project when digging. Therefore, when choosing a machine, you need to choose machines that can dig to the minimum required depth. For excavators that you have purchased but cannot dig to the standard depth, you can consider upgrading them.
– Digging radius: is the maximum length of the bucket arm, the standard digging radius is when the operator only needs to hold the machine fixed in one position, rotate the digging arm to be able to do the required work.
– Height: If the project requires transporting materials to high places or into large trucks, choose an excavator with the appropriate lifting height.
– Load capacity: also known as the machine’s load, how much soil, rock, and materials can the machine carry at one time. You need to consider this factor carefully because it can affect the progress of the project.
