Excavators For Sale in Minnesota

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An Overview of Excavators

Excavators are pieces of heavy equipment used primarily for digging and earthmoving tasks. They help dig trenches, demolish structures, and handle various materials on construction projects. That’s why you often find them working hard on construction sites, forestry & landscaping projects, and mining operations.

Quality Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. is your preferred heavy equipment dealer in Brainerd & Faribault, Minnesota. Our experts have created this guide to offer an overview of excavators. Read on to learn more, and for more information, swing by our dealership for a friendly chat with our team.

The Basics

Excavators come outfitted with various components that work together to perform different tasks. These include the boom, dipper, bucket, hydraulic cylinders, and cab, where the operator sits when operating the machine.

The boom is the long arm that extends from the cab to the ground, while the dipper or stick is the part that connects the bucket to the boom. The bucket is the tool that excavates the material, whereas the hydraulic cylinders help move the boom and stick.

The Types

Excavators vary depending on their weight and size and include mini, mid-sized, and large excavators.

Mini or compact excavators are the smallest type, weighing between 1 and 7 tons, while mid-sized machines weigh between 7 and 10 tons. These are ideal for narrow workspaces and small-scale construction projects. At the same time, large excavators weigh above 10 tons and are better for large job sites and heavy-duty work.

Buying Guide

When buying an excavator, consider the below points, then finalize your decision. You’ll want to think about:

The size of your work area and terrain.
The materials you want your machine to handle.
The ideal size & weight and the capacity of the engine & bucket.

Excavators come with various price tags, and you’ll want to invest in a model without making too many financial adjustments.

We hope this overview helps you make a well-informed decision when investing in an excavator. If you need more information or want to explore a few models before making your final decision, contact Quality Equipment Sales and Service, Inc. We have physical locations in Brainerd & Faribault, MN, and proudly serve Minneapolis.