If being prepared for any job or task sounds like a great idea, then think of an excavator crane as the perfect tool for construction company use. This machine was originally created to make hole drilling easier, faster and more convenient; With the addition of a boom and bucket or basket, as well as various other accessories, the current version is a versatile workhorse that can handle many tasks efficiently.
The original idea of a portable auger and boom has come a long way from a manual auger manually operated by at least two workers, now being offered in many different sizes, capacities, and styles, making it an industry MVP piece of equipment. With an engine that normally runs on regular fuel, most of these vehicles have a hydraulic system that actually runs its working parts. Although there are many other uses associated with this handy piece of equipment, its primary job is digging, which requires it to work efficiently in a number of different ways.
- hole drilling – Naturally, these vehicles can quickly and efficiently dig holes; however, there are many other options available with bit size and hole depth. These powerful machines make quick work of installing utility poles, fences and pole construction supports, as well as drilling wells and many other types of deeper holes. Work that used to take hours to do by hand can now be done in minutes, and in many cases can even drill through solid rock and heavy concrete.
- Excavation – With a bucket attached to the correct type of boom, any excavator crane can function as a backhoe, excavator or other type of earthmoving equipment, eliminating the need to purchase other large and expensive machines. If a smaller unit will work for the tasks a business needs to perform, then purchasing one of these units is not only more affordable but much more efficient, requiring only one operator and running on much less fuel.
- trench coat – Add a trencher attachment and any excavator can be up and running in just minutes, digging foundations, pipes, or anywhere else a trench is required. While it is also possible to use a regular digging bucket for trenching, the ability to attach a specialist attachment to an existing excavator crane makes the job much more efficient and cost effective.
When any kind of job requires digging, you should consider purchasing one of these vehicles if you don’t already own one. Although specialized training is required to operate excavators in addition to the recent addition of OSHA-required certification, the time and resource savings still make it all worthwhile. With many used units available for sale at equipment auctions, it’s possible to invest in one of these multipurpose machines for a reasonable price that even a smaller sized business should be able to afford. Because of the time and effort saved by allowing operators to complete more work in less time, it could certainly make a business wonder how the job was ever completed without this earth-digging fiend.