{"id":25796,"date":"2019-04-05T16:08:48","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T06:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25796"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:01:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:01:41","slug":"9-different-excavator-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/9-different-excavator-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine Different Excavator Types &amp; Their Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excavator types, where do we begin! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excavators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in all shapes and sizes, and have a wide range of designs depending on their function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From small-but-mighty mini excavators used for tight-access jobs, to dragline excavators used for mining projects, these machines make light work of construction projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot to cover, so we&#8217;ve compiled a quick run-down and all the excavator types out there. Let&#8217;s get right to it!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excavator Types Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve compiled a list of the most common excavator types and their uses. In this article we\u2019ll cover excavator types including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backhoe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crawler<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spider<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dragline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long reach<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knuckle boom<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25805\" style=\"width: 549px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25805\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Compact-Excavator-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Excavator types\u2014compact excavator\" width=\"549\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151030\/Compact-Excavator-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151030\/Compact-Excavator-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151030\/Compact-Excavator-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151030\/Compact-Excavator-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Kubota Mini Excavator KX040. Source: Machines4U.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact excavators, also known as mini excavators, are perfect for small to medium-sized jobs. They\u2019re versatile machines that can do most things the larger machines can, just on a smaller scale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being pint sized has its advantages, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to transport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less wear and tear<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheaper operation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini excavators are manufactured using tail swing configuration and small undercarriage width, which helps the machine easily manoeuvre in confined spaces. Because they have a lower machine weight than standard excavators, owners can also expect to save on fuel costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact Excavator Tonnage &amp; Brands<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, excavators that range from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0-7 tons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are classed as mini excavators, this may vary slightly from brand to brand. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some major brands in the mini excavator field include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takeuchi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Holland<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/0-7-tonne-excavator-674\/mini-excavator-auctions-4973\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mini excavators at auction here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backhoe Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25799\" style=\"width: 583px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25799 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Backhoe-Excavator-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Backhoe Excavator\" width=\"583\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151008\/Backhoe-Excavator-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151008\/Backhoe-Excavator-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151008\/Backhoe-Excavator-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151008\/Backhoe-Excavator-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151008\/Backhoe-Excavator-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Joblion Backhoe. Source: Machines4U<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A backhoe excavator is common on construction sites thanks to its versatility. A number of attachments can be used with a backhoe, which allows them to perform a variety of tasks other than excavation such as, stump grinding, compaction and grading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main benefit of the backhoe excavator is the bucket attached to the boom. The bucket works to extract soil towards the driver before lifting for greater visibility during operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backhoe excavators are commonly used for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil extraction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dumping materials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unloading waste &amp; debris<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A backhoe excavator is suited to small to medium-sized projects like foundation building and residential constructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backhoe Excavator Brands<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some backhoe excavator brands include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JCB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volvo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hitachi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Holland<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crawler Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25806\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25806\" style=\"width: 637px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25806 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Crawler-Excavator-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Crawler Excavator Type\" width=\"637\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151033\/Crawler-Excavator-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151033\/Crawler-Excavator-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151033\/Crawler-Excavator-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151033\/Crawler-Excavator-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151033\/Crawler-Excavator.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25806\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Case CX300C Crawler Excavators. Source: Machines4U.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crawler excavators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as track excavators, are the most common type of excavator found on construction sites. The crawler excavator has greater stability, balance and efficiency than wheeled excavators thanks to the chain tracked wheel system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A crawler excavator is best suited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crushing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grading soil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earthmoving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscaping<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trench digging<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material handling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although slower than wheeled excavators, the crawler excavator is balanced and stable. With the ability to handle a range of attachments including hydraulic breakers, augers, grading blades and grapples, the crawler is a diverse machine\u2014no wonder it\u2019s a popular choice!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crawler Excavator Brands<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular brands make crawler excavators. These include the most searched* brands:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hitachi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kobelco<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Komatsu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spider Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25804\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25804 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Spider-Excavator-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Spider Excavator\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151023\/Spider-Excavator-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151023\/Spider-Excavator-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151023\/Spider-Excavator-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151023\/Spider-Excavator-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Euromach Spider Excavator. Source: Machines4U.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"\/mag\/spider-excavators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spider excavators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are up next, and no, we\u2019re not talking about the arachnid! These spider excavators get their name from their odd, spider-like legs. The mechanical legs allow them to work in tough terrain including water, mud and steep-access sites. The spider excavator is one of the more unique excavator types not seen on regular construction sites. But they are ideal for forestry applications where steep cliff faces are more prominent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spider Excavator in Action<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FfodE5WKwZE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Disclaimer: The spider excavators in this clip may be overseas models. The Australian model may vary from above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25801\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25801\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25801 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Wheeled-Excavator.jpg\" alt=\"Wheeled Excavator\" width=\"587\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151012\/Wheeled-Excavator.jpg 780w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151012\/Wheeled-Excavator-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151012\/Wheeled-Excavator-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151012\/Wheeled-Excavator-500x353.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25801\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Cat M314F Wheeled Excavator. Source: Machines4U<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel excavators offer mobility, speed, power and reliability. They aren\u2019t as popular as the standard crawler excavator, but they do have their advantages, which can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added lift capacity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower cost of operation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to drive across work sites easily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-piece hydraulically adjustable boom<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously these can change depending on the excavator make, model and year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main things to consider when looking at wheel excavators is the terrain you\u2019ll be working on and the applications. Wheel excavators do lose some digging depth as the carriage sits higher than the crawler excavator. With a higher carriage you also get increased center of gravity, which means operation on slopes should be done with care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In saying that, the wheel excavator performs well in lifting performance thanks to its two-piece hydraulic boom, which is adjustable. The addition of stabilisers is also an advantage, especially when doing road work, as you don\u2019t lose lifting capacity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel Excavator Brands<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the brands leading the way in wheel excavators are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JCB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volvo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hitachi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25803\" style=\"width: 504px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25803 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Vacuum-Excavator-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Vacuum Excavator\" width=\"504\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151019\/Vacuum-Excavator-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151019\/Vacuum-Excavator-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151019\/Vacuum-Excavator-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151019\/Vacuum-Excavator-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151019\/Vacuum-Excavator.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Vermeer Vacuum Excavators. Source: Machines4U.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/vacuum-excavators-4724\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum excavators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as suction excavators, work as the name suggests. They have a high-pressure vacuum and water jets to loosen the ground for trench and utility digging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 2 types of vacuum excavators:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truck mounted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trailer mounted<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trailer mounted machines are small and perfect for landscaping and construction hydro-excavation jobs. The truck mounted machine is larger and typically used for underground utility operations. They have a suction pipe, containing sharp teeth at the edge, which vacuums up loose soil and debris.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The suction can also be switched on and off during operation, so if an object is too large to pass through the pipe, it can be switched off temporarily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vacuum Excavator Brands<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main players in vacuum excavators are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vermeer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ditch Witch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dragline Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25802\" style=\"width: 553px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25802 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Dragline-Excavator-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"Dragline Excavator\" width=\"553\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151015\/Dragline-Excavator-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151015\/Dragline-Excavator-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151015\/Dragline-Excavator-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151015\/Dragline-Excavator-500x356.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151015\/Dragline-Excavator.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Cat 7395 Dragline Excavator<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For large-scale operations the dragline excavator shines. It&#8217;s much bigger in size than the standard excavator and is suited to much bigger operations, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road excavation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep pile driving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surface mining<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Port construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under-water operations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dragline excavators feature a hoist rope which attaches to the bucket. The bucket is attached using a dragline. The hoist rope works to lower and raise the bucket, while the dragline is used to pull the bucket toward the operator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small dragline excavators weigh around 8,000 tons, while the larger models can get up to 13,000 tons or more! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/101-plus-tonne-excavator-1929\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See other giant excavators here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Reach Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25800\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25800\" style=\"width: 553px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25800 \" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Long-Reach-Excavator.jpg\" alt=\"Long Reach Excavator\" width=\"553\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151010\/Long-Reach-Excavator.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151010\/Long-Reach-Excavator-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151010\/Long-Reach-Excavator-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151010\/Long-Reach-Excavator-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151010\/Long-Reach-Excavator-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Case CX210 Long Reach Excavator. Source: Machines4U.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests the long reach excavator has the ability to reach further than standard excavator types. With its extendable arm it can reach more than 30 metres\u2014perfect for those hard-to-reach locations!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This excavator is best suited to demolitions and dredging large amounts of material from waterways. You can also use different attachments to perform cutting and crushing jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long Reach Excavator in Action<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nXN__c_dwVI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Disclaimer: The long reach excavator in this clip may be an overseas models. The Australian model may vary from above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knuckle Boom Excavator<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25807\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25807\" style=\"width: 568px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25807\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Knuckle-Boom-Excavator-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Knuckle Boom Excavator Types\" width=\"568\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151037\/Knuckle-Boom-Excavator-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151037\/Knuckle-Boom-Excavator-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151037\/Knuckle-Boom-Excavator-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151037\/Knuckle-Boom-Excavator-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/magmedia.machines4u.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/05151037\/Knuckle-Boom-Excavator.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">Pictured: Komatsu 13.5T Knuckle Boom Excavator. Source: Machines4U.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the knuckle boom excavator looks just like the standard, the defining difference is the extra joint in the arm. This extra joint allows the machine to swing left and right, giving it more maneuverability and precision when digging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The knuckle boom excavator can also reach areas that a standard machine can\u2019t, thanks to this extra joint. This makes it ideal for tight spaces and excavating around obstacles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, there you have it! 9 different excavator types and their uses, all valuable in their own way. Which would be your pick? Let us know in the comments below. You can also find <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavators for sale here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/excavator-auctions-4957\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">auction here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">*Data has been curated from Machines4U listing information, accurate at the time of publication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Sources: forconstructionpros.com, cat.com, heavydutydirect.ca, purchasing.com, bigrentz.com, vermeer.com, casece.com<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excavator types, where do we begin! Excavators come in all shapes and sizes, and have a wide range of designs depending on their function. From small-but-mighty mini excavators used for tight-access jobs, to dragline excavators used for mining projects, these machines make light work of construction projects. 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