Excavators Dig That Final Trench
We often discuss some of the more unusual jobs that heavy equipment operators can be called upon to do at times. Excavators have a role that is important in our society, a role that most of us will require at…
Excavators Can Be Found In Unusual Places
One of the more commonly seen yet unusual uses of an excavator is on the back of a barge helping to dredge the floor of a river. They are more common than people realize with many excavators permanently attached to…
Dancing Excavators And Other Tricks
Yes, you read correctly. Dancing excavators. I write this post, not so much to highlight the fact that excavators can dance, but to highlight the precision of the excavator operators. In one video, whilst the excavators don't appear to be…
Excavators Are No Longer Basic Trenching Machines
Excavators come in a variety of sizes these days. From giant lumbering beasts to compact units that can get into some pretty tight places. Not only are they available in a range of sizes, they also have a wide range…
A Bit Of Ice Won’t Stop An Excavator
It may be winter and the ground may be frozen solid, but if a trench is needed, the excavator is the machine for the job. Frozen ice may be too hard for the bucket, but excavators come with a range…
Backhoes Under Challenge From Excavators
Backhoes were once the machinery of choice when it came to 'light' excavations. These are jobs like shallow trenches, foundations for houses and landscape gardening. Backhoes were smaller, lighter and more flexible than other heavy equipment - they could go…
Excavators Take You To The Edge
Excavator operators need a keen sense of placement in their environment since the job itself takes them and their excavator right to the edge - literally. If you look closely at this image, another couple of feet and the excavator…
Demolished In Sixty Seconds – Sounds Like An Excavator At Work
Excavators have become popular equipment on demolition sites, especially those that come equipped with long reach arms. By using the longer reach, an operator can pull down walls and clear rubble while keeping the cab (and the operator) safely out…
Excavators To Leave Their Mark In 2010
The demand for heavy equipment operators is steadily rising with forecasts for 2010, indicating a much heavier demand in spring and summer, especially when it comes to excavators and loaders. Bulldozers and graders follow closely with other heavy equipment operators…
Excavators And Their Attachments Going Green
It seems the next big trend in heavy equipment will be excavators and their attachments. More importantly, some of these attachments can do the work of other more specialized equipment. Using the attachment can reduce costs and reduce time. According…