Is an excavator the same as a digger?

Excavators are sometimes called diggers because they primarily dig or excavate material from the ground. This process involves using their bucket attachment, which is connected to a hydraulic arm, to scoop up and remove soil, rocks or other materials. The term digger derives from this action, emphasizing the machine’s primary purpose in various construction, mining and earthmoving projects. Both terms, excavator and digger, are used interchangeably to describe this versatile piece of heavy equipment.

What size excavator should I use?

The appropriate size excavator for your project depends on several factors, including the scope of the work, the type of material being excavated, space constraints and budget. United Rentals offers a range of sizes, including mini or compact , mid-sized and large-sized excavators. Check out our Project Uptime article, What Is an Excavator? Different Types and How They’re Used . To determine the most suitable excavator size for your specific project, contact one of our equipment rental experts to help you find the best choice for the job.

Excavatrices à louer

United Rentals offers multiple sizes of excavators for rent, ranging from 18,000 pounds to 84,000 pounds, for multipurpose applications like digging, backfilling, clearing and trenching. Profitez de tarifs exclusifs en louant directement sur notre site Web ou via notre application.

For our full list of excavators, view the items below. For more information about excavators, visit our resource section.

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1005

18,000-19,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

18,000-19,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 14 ft.
Balancement de l’arrière réduit
36 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for light-duty earthmoving applications in smaller spaces

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1015

30,000-31,000 lb. Excavator

30,000-31,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 15-19 ft., depending on model
74-105 horsepower, depending on model
36 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for light-duty earthmoving applications

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1032

30,000-33,000 lb. Excavator, Rubber Track

30,000-33,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 16-19 ft., depending on model
101-115 horsepower, depending on model
36 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for medium-duty digging, trenching, backfilling, leveling and grading on unstable terrain

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1035

30,000-33,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

30,000-33,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 16-19 ft., depending on model
Balancement de l’arrière réduit
36 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for medium-duty earthmoving applications in smaller spaces

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1045

38,000-39,000 lb. Excavator

38,000-39,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 19-21 ft., depending on model
112-127 horsepower
36 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1060

Excavatrice 21,8 à 23,6 tonnes

48,000-52,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 21-23 ft., depending on model
159-172 horsepower
42 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1080

56,000-60,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

56,000-60,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 19-21 ft., depending on model
Balancement de l’arrière réduit
48 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications in smaller spaces

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1135

68,000-69,000 lb. Excavator

68,000-69,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 23-26 ft., depending on model
223-252 horsepower, depending on model
48 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1145

62,000-63,000 lb. Long-Reach Excavator

62,000-63,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 47-48 ft., depending on model
Long-reach setup with extended arm and boom
60 in. smooth bucket
Utilisations : Ideal for digging, trenching, backfilling, leveling and grading in hard-to-reach areas like trenches or ponds

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1150

78,000-84,000 lb. Excavator

78,000-84,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 26-27 ft., depending on model
268-271 horsepower, depending on model
54 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications

Code de catégorie/classe

905-1152

78,000-79,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

78,000-79,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
Maximum dig depth of 24-26 ft., depending on model
Balancement de l’arrière réduit
54 in. bucket with teeth
Utilisations : Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications in smaller spaces

Excavators — also called trackhoes — are some of the largest pieces of equipment used in construction. Elles peuvent effectuer des travaux lourds de déblaiement, de chargement, de creusement et de tranchées. Cet équipement d’excavation de grande taille est idéal pour la construction résidentielle et commerciale à grande échelle, les travaux de voirie et de construction, l’exploitation minière et plus encore. With 360-degree swing rotation, our durable trackhoe rentals are ideal for muddy terrain and can handle your site’s needs efficiently. Whether you’re renting a small trackhoe for a landscaping project or operating a 40,000-pound machine on a jobsite, you may need a refresher on how to operate an excavator. Cet article Project Uptime décrit les commandes et les principes de base de comment conduire et stationner une excavatrice ou une mini excavatrice et l’utiliser pour creuser et remblayer. Si vous cherchez des excavatrices ou d’autres équipements de terrassement à louer, nous avons ce qu’il faut pour faire le travail.

En savoir plus sur les excavatrices dans notre section FAQ ci-dessous.

Une excavatrice est-elle la même chose qu’une terrassière?

Les excavatrices sont parfois appelées pelles, car elles creusent ou excavent principalement des matériaux du sol. Ce processus implique l’utilisation de leur godet, relié à un bras hydraulique, pour ramasser et enlever les saletés, roches ou autres matériaux. The term digger derives from this action, emphasizing the machine’s primary purpose in various construction, mining and earthmoving projects. Les deux termes, excavatrice et pelle, sont utilisés de façon interchangeable pour décrire cet équipement lourd polyvalent.

Quelle taille d’excavatrice dois-je utiliser?

La taille de l’excavatrice appropriée pour votre projet dépend de plusieurs facteurs, y compris la portée des travaux, le type de matériau à excaver, les contraintes d’espace et le budget. United Rentals offre une gamme de tailles, y compris des mini-excavatrices ou excavatrices compactes, des modèles de taille moyenne et de grande taille. Check out our Project Uptime article, What Is an Excavator? Different Types and How They’re Used. Pour déterminer la taille d’excavatrice la plus appropriée pour votre projet, contactez l’un de nos experts en location d’équipement pour vous aider à faire le meilleur choix.

Quels sont les types d’excavation?

Excavators are used for many jobs, including trench excavation, cutting and filling embankments, basement excavation, and dredging and excavating various materials like rock, silt, topsoil and muck. Pour en savoir plus sur la différence entre l’excavation et la tranchée, consultez notre article Project Uptime.

Excavatrices à louer

18,000-19,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

30,000-31,000 lb. Excavator

30,000-33,000 lb. Excavator, Rubber Track

30,000-33,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

38,000-39,000 lb. Excavator

Excavatrice 21,8 à 23,6 tonnes

56,000-60,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

68,000-69,000 lb. Excavator

62,000-63,000 lb. Long-Reach Excavator

78,000-84,000 lb. Excavator

78,000-79,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

FAQ sur les excavatrices

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