Thursday 25 April 2019

Choosing The Right Excavator Attachments

By Timothy White


In the past, much of the hard labor of digging was done manually, but a revolution was achieved when heavy machinery appeared and began improving the productivity. What used to take weeks would now only take hours to accomplish. With more advances came more specialized excavator attachments that would continue to improve the productivity and reduce the time it took to complete the work, which saved money in labor costs and reduced equipment costs by having the right tool for the job.

The digging bucket is the most common type and is typically the only one included with the machinery upon purchase. It is versatile and is used for most general digging tasks. The short, blunt teeth on these buckets make them ideal for digging through all types of soil, including hard soil, rocky soils, and some permafrost. Though they are the most common type, you need to be aware of the environment and material you will be digging to make sure that the right type of equipment is used.

A sturdier design is found in the rock bucket. This one is built wider and includes specialized teeth that are V-shaped. These are longer and made stronger in order to break hard rock without damaging the teeth. The rock bucket is best used in harder and rockier terrain.

Trenches usually require a V-shape when completed. The V bucket is built for just these types of jobs. The shape makes it better for cutting a trench because the job can be done in virtually one push. The amount of time saved for laying pipe and cables makes this a priority for these types of jobs.

When you need to sift through the materials and remove only the larger rocks and clumps, the riddle bucket is the best for the job. It includes gaps in the bucket so the smaller material easily falls through, leaving only the larger pieces. This is sometimes referred to as a skeleton or sifter bucket.

The clean-up bucket has no teeth. This is used for softer soils where teeth are not needed to tear into the harder materials. Instead, this type glides along the surfaces picking up leftover piles of dirt and rock without digging down into the surface.

Breaking through rock used to be only done with blasting. But the ripper bucket is able to break through most hard rock surfaces because of it's strong, thick teeth and thick plating. These are also great at digging through permafrost and other tough or dense surfaces.

Augers are often needed when wanting to test soil or prepare an area to plant a utility pole. These are often used by utility companies when putting in electrical, cable, or phone line poles that provide services to communities. With them, you can dig a deep hole with minimal disturbance to the environment.

Choosing the right type of equipment is important in order to get the job done efficiently and cost-effectively. Knowing which type of attachments are available and what they are best used for will make the process simple. Not only will the job be easier to accomplish but the wear and tear on equipment will be reduced when using the appropriate gear.




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