{"id":25349,"date":"2019-03-08T14:23:06","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T04:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25349"},"modified":"2022-08-25T14:48:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T04:48:41","slug":"excavator-sizes-7-tips-get-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/excavator-sizes-7-tips-get-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Excavator Sizes: 7 Tips To Get It Right"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing right excavator sizes plays a huge role in the success of your project. Get it right, and your project will go more smoothly; get it wrong and it may cost you dearly. <\/span><\/p>\n

Because excavators as so versatile, they can be used for all kinds of projects like road works, land clearing, digging pools and ponds, house demolition, stump removal and more. It\u2019s the reason they are one of the most common and popular construction machines around\u2014but it also makes it difficult to know which excavator suits your project scope and needs. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Choose Excavator Sizes:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. Know what work needs to be done<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Understand the size, scope and access of the job site<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Know how much earth needs to be excavated<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Check any other special requirements<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Know your excavator sizes & their uses<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Decide on hiring vs buying an excavator<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Compare brand excavator sizes<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Know What Work Needs to be Done<\/span><\/h2>\n

    What do you need an excavator for? Stump removal? House demolition? Clearing trees? All these jobs can be completed with an excavator, but require different engine power, reach, breakout force and <\/span>attachments<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Establishing what is needed to complete the job is the first step to choosing the right size excavator and which attachments you may need. At this point you may require an excavator with a quick-attach feature for maximum productivity onsite. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    2. Understand The Size, Scope and Access of the Job Site<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Similarly to knowing the job, you also need to take into account the scope of the work. Will you clearing a small residential lot or a large commercial lot spanning over acres? Is the site easily accessible, or will you need to organise tight-access mini excavators? Perhaps a knuckle boom excavator will be required for those hard-to-reach places. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    3. Know How Much Earth Needs to be Excavated <\/span><\/h2>\n

    Knowing the capacity required for your excavator will greatly narrow down your search. In general, the larger the excavator, the greater its bucket capacity. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Having a good understanding of how much needs to be dug and moved will give you a clearer idea on whether it\u2019s worth paying more for a larger excavator for faster completion, or opt for a smaller excavator but extending the job. <\/span><\/p>\n

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    4. Check For Any Other Special Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n

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    While scoping the job, check the terrain for any possible requirements for specialist excavators. Look for things like swamps, steep hills, tight spaces, etc. Specialist excavators can include:<\/span><\/p>\n