One of the most valuable pieces of equipment on a construction site is an excavator, which has helped countless projects work more efficiently and effectively. 

What is an Excavator? 

To understand what an excavator is used for, it is helpful to look at the components. An excavator contains what is called a house, undercarriage, boom, stick, and bucket. These components feature the motors and gears to move the equipment, lift the bucket, and a spot for someone to sit and be in control of the machinery. The excavator uses a Hydraulic system to generate a Hydraulic force to control the mechanical arm of the machine. It also uses a chain wheel system for its movement. 

The Many Uses of an Excavator 

The main uses for an excavator are digging trenches, holes, and foundations, providing the power to do these tasks much more easily and effectively than any other piece of heavy equipment on the market.  

There are also mini excavators, which are smaller and lightweight, which makes them easier to transport quickly and efficiently to various construction sites. These types of compact excavators are ideal for trenching, as well as a wide range of utility work.  

Many people know excavators for their usefulness in earthmoving. Their signature bucket attachments have teeth-like edges that enable the machine to dig and scoop earth. 

Attachments such as buckets and clamps enable excavators to pick up debris in removal applications. Different excavator types and sizes allow you to choose the right combination of power and maneuverability for debris removal jobs.

When an operator attaches a clamp to an excavator, it becomes a powerful tool in material handling. The excavator picks up materials that would not fit in a bucket attachment. Some excavators have elevated cabs and heavy counterweights for better visibility and stability during material handling. 

In forestry, operators use excavators to create access routes, move branches, cut and shear. Excavator attachments include shears, mulchers and many other options for managing trees and greenery.

Using a breaker attachment, an excavator can perform various demolition tasks. Breakers provide hundreds of pounds of impact energy to break into concrete, stone and other tough materials. Excavators geared toward demolition offer stability and safety features for a safer job site. 

Some types of excavators can operate in water. Features such as long attachment arms and roller chains make it easier to navigate an excavator in these environments. 

At One Stop Hire, we provide the finest grade excavators for hire. Our collection of mini excavators are incredibly useful for a wide range of projects. They are also durable, and engineered with quality.