Excavator

Operating Weight
Operating weight directly influences lift capacity and stability during operation. It also helps indicate transportation ease and compliance with site regulations regarding weight limits.

Engine Power
Engine power affects a compact excavator's performance, fuel efficiency and overall productivity. It is typically measured in terms of horsepower, with higher horsepower engines providing more power for demanding tasks. A horsepower rating will give you a quick, though imprecise, indication of performance.

Hydraulic Flow and Pressure
Hydraulic flow and pressure determine a compact excavator's ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, such as lifting, digging and rotating. Excavators with higher hydraulic flow and pressure can deliver more hydraulic power to several functions at the same time, improving productivity and efficiency.

Rated Lift Capacity
Rated lift capacity is the tested maximum weight that an excavator is designed to lift and maneuver.

Bucket Digging Force
Bucket digging force impacts a compact excavator’s ability to efficiently excavate and move material. More bucket digging force enables you to penetrate denser or harder materials more effectively and increase productivity.

Dig Depth
The dig depth of your excavator indicates how far beneath the tracks your bucket can reach when digging a hole. This is a key spec that will indicate whether a machine is right for the work you do most often.

Maximum Reach at Ground Level
An excavator’s maximum reach is an important metric for reaching your required dig depth. It also lets you know how far you can maneuver the bucket or attachment away from the machine.  Maximum reach impacts the excavator's ability to reach your working area without frequent repositioning.

Tail Swing Type 
Tail swing indicates the amount of space the excavator's rear will protrude outside the width of the tracks while rotating. Common options include zero, minimal and conventional tail swing.

Fuel Tank Capacity
Fuel tank capacity is important for judging how long a compact excavator can operate without stopping the work to refuel. Continuous operation is an important factor to maximize your overall productivity with a compact excavator.

Travel Speed
Travel speed is an important consideration for overall productivity and efficiency. Higher travel speeds will save time when moving within large work areas or when working in a large development and driving from one lot to another.

Vertical Reach
Vertical reach is the highest point an excavator's arm can reach. This factor is crucial when working in tight spaces or near obstacles.

Reach and Swing Radius
Reach and swing radius are critical factors affecting a compact excavator's ability to work around obstacles and in tight spaces.

Lift Radius
Lift radius determines the maximum distance from the machine’s center line from which it can effectively lift a load. This spec ensures that the machine can reach and handle materials at varying distances from the machine, which enhances your productivity and maneuverability – with less machine repositioning.

Swing Radius
Swing radius refers to the space needed for an excavator to rotate 360 degrees. A smaller swing radius allows the machine to work in confined spaces and around obstacles more efficiently.

Boom Swing – Left
The amount of boom swing to the left determines your compact excavator’s ability to reach areas to the left of the unit. A wider boom swing will enhance your ability to work in confined or obstructed spaces.

Boom Swing – Right
The amount of boom swing to the right indicates a compact excavator’s ability to reach areas to the right of the unit.

Max Dump Height 
Dump height is the maximum height a compact excavator can lift a load. This factor is essential when working with elevated platforms or dumping materials into trucks or bins.

Bucket Capacity
Bucket capacity refers to the volume of material a compact excavator's bucket can hold. A larger bucket capacity allows the machine to move more material, increasing productivity.