Sunday 19 January 2014

Construction Equipment - What Is An Excavator?

By Halisse Enmma


It is easy to pinpoint a construction site when you see one, owing to the presence of huge, heavy-duty vehicles that are commonly colored with shades of yellow, orange and black. These are generally known as construction equipment. They come in various forms as well as sizes. They perform different functions and it could be unimaginable now how structures can be built without using them.

You should know, however, that while there is a long list of heavy machines, only some of them are really indispensable. Included here is the excavator. This type of construction vehicle is designed for digging trenches, holes and foundations and moving large objects.

It normally has an articulated arm, a bucket and a cab that is attached to a rotating platform or the 'house.' It is important in a number of applications not only in construction. In particular, it is used in forestry work, demolition, mining and river dredging, to name a few. The versatility of the excavator is probably a result of the fact that it is available in various sizes and that it can accommodate different hydraulic powered attachments.

Excavators have different types, namely: drag-line, long reach, suction and crawler excavators. Drag-line excavator refers to that excavator type that is mostly in use by workers in mining and engineering. Among this group are the lifting cranes and heavy duty built on-site machines. The long reach excavator, the second type, is the one, which has long arm. It is mainly intended for destruction work like crumpling structures. The third type, the suction excavator, also called vacuum excavator, has a suction pipe that can clear out debris from the ground.

This is one more application common to the mining industry. Similarly, the crawler excavators, the fourth type and one of the most popular, are also important in the mining industry. Considering the role of this equipment, it is not surprising why it can be an expensive piece. And for those who don't have the money to make a big investment, making a purchase doesn't sound like a good option. Fortunately, like the dump truck, and other equipment, buying new isn't your only solution. You might want to try finding a used equipment seller where you can acquire a more affordable excavator.

But other than this, you can think about equipment rental. The rental industry has boomed in the past years as more and more people recognize rental benefits and because of this, you would find all the equipment you need being rented out. You can visit brick and mortar as well as online rental stores. For the latter, you can find some details at the website Browse the equipment catalog and see if the specific excavator you need is available.




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