Right Size Compact Excavators - Applications and operating conditions play a primary role in sizing compacts

摘要

Compact excavators have really come of age. They have found a niche in the construction market for smaller trenching and digging applications, as well as jobs that require maneuvering in tight and confined spaces. "A compact excavator is now one of the first machine purchases a contractor will make," indicates David Caldwell, Komatsu America. "Many contractors find that, despite their compact design, they are able to perform a variety of tasks. Compact excavators are now replacing the tractor-loader-backhoe on many jobsites, because they are able to get in and out of confined areas and are easier to transport."