Common Types of Excavators

Which type of excavator should you pick? The following guide might help! Below we break down highlights of popular types of excavators.

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Compact Excavator

Also known as a crawler excavator, this model moves using two endless tracks and lifts using hydraulic power mechanisms. The design leads to better stability, especially on slopes. These excavators are often used in mining, landscape grading, trench digging, and heavy-duty construction tasks.

Skid Steer Excavator

This model moves using wheels and lifts using booms and buckets, which are positioned away from the operator. Their smaller size and tight turning radius leads to these excavators being highly agile and often used at cramped work sites. These excavators are used for projects such as digging pools or removing debris buildup.

Long Reach Excavators

This model lifts with an extendable arm, which can reach up to 100 feet long! These excavators are perfect for reaching difficult areas that other excavators could not. For example, they can reach over a body of water. Breaking down walls, heavy-duty digging, and structural crumpling are popular projects for these models.

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