A compact excavator is a tracked or wheeled engineering and construction vehicle, which has a dangle boom and a backfill cutting edge. The other term that is often used for these vehicles is mini-excavator. Compact excavators have become one of the most popular and widely accepted equipment in many job sites. A compact excavator can have many contemporary designs and models that you could choose from. In metropolitan areas, where there are tight construction spaces, it is always best to purchase or rent a vehicle that could get into these areas and finish the job.
A compact hydraulic mini-excavator is quite ‘private’ when compared to most construction equipment. This machine has great use for hydraulics since it is the only type of machine that can accomplish heavy tasks in even the most confined spaces.
A compact excavator consists of the dipper or arm, boom and attachment (this could be a grapple, bucket, etc). With these special parts and a hydraulics system to back it up, a mini-excavator can raise system operating pressure to as high as 5,080 psi. The most common tasks performed by a compact excavator are digging trenches, laying out and carrying pipes, truck loading, and precision excavating.
Mini-excavators can provide many benefits for homeowners and contractors alike, such as:
- Low maintenance costs as compared to larger machines
- Hassle-free operation with the best ergonomic controls
- Trouble-free couple attachment for faster substitution of various attachments
The range of models for mini-excavators is from 2 ton to over 6 tons. The trusted brand names are:
- Kubota
- Volvo
- Caterpillar
- Hitachi
- Komatsu
- JCB
The lightweight feature of the vehicle makes it a great choice for landscaping and many other delicate diggings.
When in the UK, try to visit some of the leading providers of compact excavators such as:
- Elwood Limited (located in Eastleigh)
- Ridgeway Rentals (with plant sites in Shropshire and Ellesmere)
- B.H. Holt and Sons Limited (located in Stafford)
- DFC Services Limited (Doncaster and South Yorkshire)
These companies either sell or rent out their mini excavators and they also carry the best brand names in the construction industry.