Specifications of a Mini Excavator

A mini excavator is a type of construction machine that has a large bucket at the end of a hydraulic arm. The larger excavator’s can be found on big construction sites but the miniature version is more common to home remodeling or smaller construction jobs. The mini excavator can usually be rented for a nominal fee.

Features

There are five basic features to any mini excavator, regardless of manufacturer. These are the cab, engine, track, hydraulic arm and attachments. The cab is the place that the operator sits. It can rotate in a complete circle allowing for a 360-degree view. The cab sits on top of the track, which allows the vehicle movement over most any terrain. The hydraulic arm is where any attachments can be added depending on the type of job to be done. The most common type of attachment is the bucket that is used for digging trenches or holes. The whole machine is powered by a diesel engine that can provide enough horsepower to complete even the most difficult tasks.

Machine Size

Mini excavators can come in a few different sizes. It will mainly depend on how large a job needs to be completed. Usually the largest capacity that a mini excavator can handle is a 12 feet depth, if the job is larger than that then a regular-size excavator will have to be used. The highest that a mini excavator can raise its hydraulic arm is also about 12 feet. This will allow any dirt or debris removed to be placed in a dump truck. There are weight limits to how much a mini excavator can handle, but the limit depends on the size machine that is chosen.

Cost

The cost to buy an excavator is very high. Renting a mini excavator is a much more economical choice. Performing a quick search on the Internet will yield many places that offer mini excavator rentals. Usually the company that you are renting from will pick up and drop off the machine at your desired location.