Excavators

Construction, Excavators

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AN EXCAVATOR AND DIGGER

Backhoes, also known as diggers, are a common fixture on construction sites but are often confused with excavators. While they share similar digging and lifting capabilities, backhoes and excavators differ in size, weight and functionality. Excavators are generally large equipment weighing up to 200,000 pounds. Their bucket and boom design allow them to rotate a full 360 […]

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EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS AND PARTS

An excavator’s design allows it to serve many versatile purposes. Hydraulic cylinders, booms, arms and attachments provide digging and holding functionalities, while a house-like cab provides the driver with controls to direct the excavator. A rotating platform and wheels provide the necessary mobility to lift and remove debris from the worksite. Excavators use a variety

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Caterpillar set, Excavators

The Importance of Regular Maintenance for Excavators

Excavators are heavy machinery used in various construction activities such as digging, demolition, and material handling. Excavators are also called diggers, (a proprietary name, in an example of a generic trademark), mechanical shovels, or 360-degree excavators (sometimes abbreviated simply to “360”).  Excavators are expensive machines, and their breakdown can cause significant losses for construction businesses. Therefore,

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Maintenance of Excavator

Excavators are heavy equipment machines used in construction and mining activities. Proper maintenance of an excavator is crucial to ensure optimal performance, longevity and to avoid costly downtime. Here are some maintenance tips for excavators: Check the engine oil and coolant levels daily to ensure they are at the recommended levels. Inspect hydraulic hoses, pipes

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Mechanical excavators

The climbing temperature of hot summer is a challenge for excavators and operators. Mechanical excavators should take a series of maintenance to ensure their mechanical performance and construction efficiency in high temperature working environment. Here below are seven ways to maintain excavators in summer

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A 12 cubic metre

A 12 cubic metre, 14 tonne excavator Bucket repairs, Major structural cracks were gouged out & repaired around the ears, and wear plates replaced on the sides and underneath. This bucket is fully fitted out with West-Trak’s hammerless GET, providing the best and safest wear protection. You can see in the photos the GET components

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Excavators

Like all heavy duty machines, excavators also require repair and service from time to time. However, before undertaking any repairing project for your excavator, it is important that you are able to identify the areas of concern and thoroughly study the process of repairing. If your repairing needs are too complicated or beyond your understanding,

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