Excavator Selection Guide: Sizing, Technology, and Terrain Explained Project Scope Determines Excavator Needs
Understanding your project’s scope helps identify the excavator’s essential features. Factors like dig depth, dump height, and lift capacity are critical, says John Deere’s Justin Steger. Troy Hitchcock of DEVELON advises against oversized or undersized excavators to maximize fuel efficiency and productivity. Jobsite-Specific Requirements Will the excavator perform single or multiple tasks? Quick couplers …
