Compact or mini excavators are, in essence, smaller versions of the all-mighty standard excavator which most deem as the ‘workhorses’ of the construction industry. These smaller compact excavators, which can be hired from a Melbourne construction machinery rental company, have a range of uses that have the potential to benefit smaller projects in terms of efficiency and cost. These machines are also suitable to be used for large projects that are strapped with space constraints.
Most new excavator models below the 2T category come with a range of features and engines that deliver sufficient power and hydraulic coupling links that allow these machines to perform just about any task. Compact excavators with hydraulic coupling links allow operators to switch between hydraulic tools such as augers, grapplers or crushers with ease as and when needed.
These hydraulic attachments for such excavators are also available for hire from construction equipment rental companies and the prices vary depending on the type of attachment that is required for a given job.
This article will present a brief overview of practical applications for small or compact excavators.
For starters, smaller excavators are perfect solutions for clearing overgrown bush or vegetation that is deep rooted. They are powerful enough to clear not just brush, but also small trees, rocks or shrubs in order to prep target land area for landscaping or building structures.
These machines are perfectly capable of digging up or pulling out overgrown vegetation much faster when compared to heavy manual labour. Compact excavators are also good for creating bases for pathways or patios and their small size allow them to move about easily in congested sites.
Generally, for creating pathways, a level base must be prepared and a mini excavator is able to perform this task by removing soil or old material rapidly, not to mention evenly that allows the contractor to establish a solid foundation for the pathway. Apart from digging and moving materials efficiently, mini excavators that are within the 2T sphere are also capable of demolition work.
A single 2T excavator is capable of tearing down small buildings such as rotundas, sheds or fences provided it is fitted with the right hydraulic attachment tool which enables the excavator to demolish such structures safely and efficiently.
The same excavator could also be subsequently be used for removing debris from the demolition and clear the area for a new structure to be built.
From a cost perspective, it is without doubt that taking a small excavator for hire would reduce project cost significantly compared to using raw manual labour due to the man power headcount requirement and duration.
Even for the small size of these excavators, a single machine could be compared to a dozen labourers and the cost of hiring these smaller sized excavators is relatively low.
Most construction equipment rental companies even provide value added services such as sending the excavator to the project site and picking them up when the hiring period is completed.
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