Focus on: mini excavators

Mini excavators in detail

Light versions of earthmovers are represented by mini excavators, designed to work under space limited conditions. The main operating tool is the boom with an attached bucket. Also blades are frequently used as additional attachments. There are tracked and wheeled mini diggers, though the former are much more popular.

What are the advantages and opportunities?

A compact size of mini excavators allows them to perform the work, where the use of bigger versions is impossible or inappropriate. The most wide-spread spheres are:

• road-building and the relevant municipal services (digging the trenches for pipes, cables, gas tubes, etc.)
• city landscaping (constructing various fences, planting trees and shrubs, etc.)Being lightweight, mini diggers feature high maneuverability and mobility. Besides, they have minimal effect on the ground. And its transportation is an easy task. Instead of a heavy vehicle it’s possible to use a pick-up or just a car with a trailer.

What is to take into account while making a choice?

Firstly, the decision should be made concerning the works to be done. The functional focus will influence the choice of the necessary dimensions such as weight, load capacity, cab parameters, maximal operational angle and others. Secondly, as in case of any vehicle, the engine properties are of great importance.

The market of mini diggers is highly competitive. There are a great number of global and local manufacturers and they improve their offers on a regular basis. The dealers in their turn do their best to provide their clients with benefits and reliable after-sale service.

According to the market research the most respected brands are:

• Caterpillar
• Hitachi
• Komatsu
• Volvo