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Mini Excavators
There are plenty of uses for a mini excavator. This type and size of machine has become more and more popular as contractors start to see the value in owning and utilizing this machine. It is a big decision to purchase a piece of equipment to add to the fleet you already own or to purchase your first piece of equipment as you being to start a new business. It is important to take your time in the decision making process to ensure that purchasing a mini excavator is the right machine for you and if so then you still have a lot of options when it comes to sizing, work tools, and cab environment. One thing that a lot of people forget is that it is good to do an analysis to ensure purchasing the machine is the right option as you can also rent this size of machine or even give yourself a little flexibility without a lot of risk on a rental purchase option. Sometimes, even renting a machine can help you decide if you really want to purchase on to have full time in your fleet. If you have already gone through this process and have decided to buy a mini excavator, here are some tips to help you purchase the correct machine.
1. Size: Excavators are sized in classes of metric tons. This will help you when you are comparing different manufacturers machines to ensure you are comparing apples to apples. The most popular size of this excavator is the 3-5 metric ton size class. You will also want to know how much weight you can tow behind your existing trailer or dump truck to ensure the machine you get will already work with what equipment you own.
2. Work Tools: It is usually a good idea to think about if you will want to run any hydraulic work tools on your mini. You do not necessarily have to purchase those tools at the time you purchase the machine, but you will want to ensure the necessary hydraulic lines are already plumed into the machine. If you decided 6 months down the road that you want to utilize an auger on your mini excavator and your machine is not equipped with the right hydraulics it can cost a lot of money and time to make it work correctly.
Overall, you will find that if you purchase a mini excavator it will most likely become one of the most used pieces of equipment in your fleet. Do your research ahead of time to ensure what you are getting is appropriate for your everyday needs and can pay off the purchase with the work you have lined up in the next three to six months.
