Excavator Digger For Sale In South Africa
What is Excavator Digger ?
Excavators are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper, bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the “house”. The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. They are a natural progression from the steam shovels and often mistakenly called power shovels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a excavator?
The majority of new excavators range from $100,000 to $500,000; so used ones will cost between $50,000 and $250,000. The number of hours worked also influences the cost of used excavators. With 2,500 hours and five years of use, a medium-sized excavator would cost around $50,000 and $100,000.
How much is a small excavator?
Prices range from $20,000 to $90,000, although most models fall in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. For $25,000, you can buy a mini excavator with a dig depth of around five to seven feet and horsepower in the 10 to 20 range.
How many types of excavators are there?
The most common excavator types are crawler, dragline, suction, skid steer and long reach excavators. We’ll go over each type of excavator and the work each one is best used for.
What is the best brand of excavator?
- Kobelco. Kobelco has been around since 1930 when the company was first founded in Japan.
- Caterpillar. It’s hard to think of excavators without thinking of Caterpillar.
- Sumitomo. Sumitomo, like Kobelco has its roots in Japan.
- Hyunda
- Yanmar.
Do you need a license to operate an excavator?
You need a driver’s license and/or a CDL (commercial driver’s license) to operate an excavator. Although you don’t need a special excavator license, most employers prefer that you are trained and certified.
What is the smallest excavator you can buy?
The world’s smallest excavator, classified as a rideable mini excavator, is the Komatsu PC01. The PC01 is powered by a 3.5 HP Honda gas engine, has a 661 pound operating weight, and has a 2.1 gallon bucket capacity.
How much is a good used mini excavator?
For $20,000 to $25,000, expect to find used mini excavators with less than 20 horsepower and less than 10 feet of digging depth. For around $35,000, you might find a mini excavator with 25-plus horsepower and 10 feet to 12 feet of digging depth.
What is the best size excavator?
The most popular crawlers fall in the 19–24 ton range, and this class is most common in commercial construction. Standard excavators not only offer more power and reach, but their hydraulic systems make them capable of handling multiple tool attachments.
What is the most used excavator?
Caterpillar is possibly the most popular brand in the construction game.
What is the most common excavator?
The crawler excavator (also referred to as the standard excavator) is called a crawler because it runs on two rotating tracks instead of wheels—in much the same way a tank does. The crawler uses hydraulic power and although it’s slower than a wheeled excavator, its tracked chassis makes it more stable.