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Excavators are a great piece of equipment for speeding up jobs and cutting down on manual labour time.
At Hirepool we have over 17 different sizes of excavators available for hire, from mini 1-tonne excavators all the way through to large 30-tonne commercial options.
Whether you are tackling a job on a smaller residential project or getting into a large scale commercial job, we’ve got something to help you get the job done smarter.
In this guide, we are going to take a look at the different models available, the benefits of each, and how the latest technology in excavators can benefit you on site.
In this guide you’ll find trusted advice on:
What can excavators be used for
How to choose the right excavator for your job
The types of excavators available for hire
How to change excavator attachments
Excavation equipment helps you to move earth and material quickly making these heavy-duty beasts a fantastic addition to any job site that needs to stay on time and on budget.
Some large-scale jobs would not be possible without excavation equipment, and hiring one is a great way to get in, do the work, then bring in more gear to the site for the next stage.
Large excavators can be used on a project site for clearing ground to make way for new structures or shift large quantities or volumes of material such as gravel, fast. With strict timelines, it’s critical that this kind of work be done efficiently.
Smaller excavators do all the hard yards for you with digging, knocking down smaller structures or transporting building material from A to B. Our smallest excavator is the Takeuchi TB108 weighing in at 922kg. It’s great for retaining walls, laying a trench, breaking up concrete with an attachment, levelling the ground, excavating for a pool and much more.
Work that might take a few people to complete, can be done easily with one piece of equipment. Using an excavator can also save your team physical strain, meaning you can save your energy for the rest of the project.
Whether you are building a new shed or starting a landscaping project, it’s well worth considering hiring an excavator to save you time.
Choosing the right excavator is important not only to ensure you have the power and size to do what is needed but also to ensure you don’t make an error with other issues such as access and safety.
Some of the things to consider when choosing an excavator are:
Look at how high or low the area is that you need to dump material to. You need to make sure the excavator can reach up or down that far.
Check how far you need to reach in terms of distance. Different excavators have different reach lengths, and moving the whole excavator is not always a feasible option with site space.
Look at how much material you need to move. You may need to use a larger bucket to get the job done faster, rather than doing multiple small loads.
It’s important to consider the weight of what you are moving as each excavator will have the maximum capacity it can carry.
For example, a load of timber is far different in weight to a load of metal, so be sure to get an excavator with the right load weight.
If you are using an excavator for digging, check how far down you need to go.
Depending on the type of excavator you use, the digging depth can range in capability from 1680mm to 8140mm.
Hirepool has both standard excavator gear that can be hired by anyone and specialist excavators which require a special license to operate.
Generally speaking, anything above 7-tonne is classed as specialised gear.
Hirepool has a range of excavator sizes, that range in capability with weight capacity, tail swing and reach options. We’ve also got options to suit different types of terrain and working environments.
Mini excavators as the name suggests, are the smallest type available.
The benefits of hiring a mini excavator include:
You can also pick one up with a trailer if you have a tow bar.
A tracked excavator is designed for digging applications, however, when equipped with the appropriate attachment like a hammer or crusher, these excavators are great for demolition and large mining sites.
It is important you know the scope of your project before making a decision on which tracked excavator to use.
The benefits of hiring a tracked excavator are:
Better traction, stability and safety
If an excavation project of yours is based on uneven, sloped, or soft terrain, a tracked excavator with its low center of gravity and tracked undercarriage is the most suitable option.
Extending the tracks base on one of these excavators provides the driver with better stability and ensures you can safely navigate a worksite. Be aware that narrowing the track base leads to less stability with the machine.
Bigger digging depth
Track excavators compared to wheeled excavators of comparable size, can dig more deeply as they sit lower the ground.
Versatile on uneven surfaces
The tracks on these excavators cannot be punctured by stone, rocks, raw materials, that are found on worksites. Uneven ground can exacerbate these problems, but a tracked excavator can negate this problem.
Adding to the range of excavators at Hirepool, we now have a battery-powered excavator, which is a great piece of modern technology sure to impress.
The benefits of hiring an electric excavator include:
Excavators have a tail that swings in the opposite direction, with its purpose being to provide a counterweight.
Zero tail swing excavators are ideal for smaller areas where you don’t have much room.
Standard tail swing models are most common and allow for good reach.
Limited tail swing models allow for a small amount of swing which still allows for good manoeuvring.
The large excavators available at Hirepool will not only save a business significant cost in purchasing and storage but also the convenience of hiring for only the time needed on a project.
Newer model excavators also include many modern features which can make long days on the job a lot more comfortable, safe and practical.
Large excavators are ideal for trenching, moving large quantities of material and earthmoving for construction or large-scale landscaping.
You will need a WTR (Wheels, Track & Roller) licence endorsements if driving or operating an excavator on a road, this applies to all WTR equipment. The tracks endorsement applies to all excavators in the Hirepool range & not just the larger ones.
This can get tricky as the definition of a road includes:
The benefits of hiring a large excavator include:
Excavators can also be fitted with different attachments to suit the job at hand. These come in various sizes and include options such as buckets, rippers, hydraulic breakers and augers.
Generally, all Hirepool excavators come with 2-3 buckets and have manual or hydraulic quick hitches to easily change them.
The standard attachments on most of Hirepool's excavators are a narrow/trenching bucket or a spade, a standard bucket and a wide (cleaning) bucket. On most of Hirepool’s machines, the wide cleaning bucket is a hydraulic tilt bucket. Some machines will have a tilt quick hitch which means any bucket that is fitted has tilt capability
New models include a quick hitch option to make attachment changing faster. There are several different types of quick hitches on these machines, so it is best to familiarise yourself with the one you’re using before changing any attachments. All Hirepool models have a quick hitch.
Here is a general guide on changing attachments:
On the newer models of excavators, some attachments have hydraulic hoses that you have to take off before changing. Some also have a ratchet inside the machine cab to take off the attachment from the hitch
The older models have a two-pin system which may require that the bottom pin be removed.
Depending on the type of excavator you have, the instructions for changing the attachments can vary slightly, and some larger excavators require experienced hands to get the job done.
The best port of call is to ask your rep at Hirepool what they recommend, so you can ensure your whole team is kept safe on-site.
Models such as our 30-tonne excavator also have operator manuals explaining the instructions if you ever need a refresh.
Check out the Trade hub page for more ways to work smarter. Visit us in a branch or online for all your excavation needs.
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