Mini excavators which sometimes called compact excavators, micro excavators and crawler excavators usually refer to the excavators that weigh 10,000 lb or less.
Main advantage of mini excavators are:
- Compact size relative to the bigger excavators and backhoes: Most excavators with weight under 2 tons could be equipped with retractable undercarriage that allows them to pass through regular backyard gates and work in tight spaces.
- Low Noise: Mini Excavators make less noise especially when traversing on cement and other hard surfaces. This makes them a great choice for the urban environment
- Fuel efficiency: Smaller size of the machine opens the door for smaller engines that consume less fuel while still getting the job done. In addition mini excavators can be delivered to the job site with a smaller vehicle on a smaller trailer. Smaller excavator engine, smaller truck and smaller trailer = smaller fuel bill.
- Lower Maintenance costs: Smaller engines and lower volume hydraulic systems generally incur lower maintenance costs than full size excavators. There are less parts to replace, and parts are more affordable
- Lower purchase cost: Mini excavator generally cost less than the larger machines and with the current high cost of labor in Canada, they pay for themselves in a shorter period on time
- Full range of attachments: There is a full range of excavator attachments available for the mini excavators. They include augers, breaker hammers, hydraulic thumbs, tilting buckets, grapples, log splitters, rakes and so on
- Simple to operate: It is easier to operate a mini excavator and most of the people can learn how to use them within the matter of hours
Mini excavator is like a Swiss knife, it is compact, can perform multiple functions and can be a life saver in certain situations. However Swiss knife is not the best tool if you are looking to chop down a tree. That is why it is advised to use mini excavators for small to medium jobs where their size advantage will pay off.
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