Things to Check Before Purchasing an Excavator

 Ten major factors to think about while purchasing a new excavator are listed below.

A new excavator purchase involves a number of vital factors that must be taken into consideration. The most significant impact on your company's productivity will come from understanding the proper specs and knowing what to search for. Ten key factors to think about while purchasing a new excavator are listed below.

1.Operating size/weight, Application 

It's necessary to match the appropriate machine size to the current workload. Compact/mini (0 to 6 metric tons, or 13,227 pounds), mid-size (6 to 10 metric tons, or 13,227 to 22,046 pounds), and standard/full-size are the three size categories that are most commonly used to describe crawler excavators (10 – 90 metric tons; or 22,046 – 198,416 pounds). The first step in making a purchasing selection is to understand your applications, the job's specifications (such as bucket capacity), and what size machine you need.

2. Hydraulics 

Think about the tools you'll be using and familiar yourself with the hydraulic flows needed for each. You may maximize your investment by giving your excavator the appropriate attachments, which will give you variety. Ask about the coupler alternatives available with the machine as well. Your options for the range and diversity of attachments you can utilize with the machine will frequently be influenced by this.In terms of how the central hydraulic system enhances machine performance, D Series excavators have the CASE Intelligent Hydraulic System (CIHS), a larger control valve, and new solenoid valves. These features aid in boosting breakout force, boosting lifting strength, and enhancing responsiveness, which enables the machine to work more quickly throughout the work cycle. The D Series also includes a Free-Swing feature as standard equipment. This feature enables the carriage to spin freely while operating the boom and arm, improving control when craning, laying pipes, or lifting off-center objects.

3.Controls

When investing in a new excavator, take the operator's needs into account. The majority of operators strongly prefer SAE control patterns over ISO control patterns. Many modern excavator models, like the CASE D Series, provide an intuitive pattern control selector that enables the operator to customize the machine to their preferences in order to make things simpler.

4. Access/Transportation 

Transport is always a crucial factor to take into account when purchasing a new machine. Your new excavator can require a larger trailer, depending on your fleet at the moment. You might also want to think about getting your drivers the proper certification and using bridges with weight restrictions.

Because there are additional transportation and owning/operating fees associated with the purchase of a new machine that vary from state to state, it is crucial to purchase the appropriate sized excavator for your application and region.

5. User convenience and ergonomics

Ergonomics and comfort are crucial for productivity when you spend ten hours a day in the cab of an excavator. Look for cab features that will keep your personnel happy and concentrated on their work.

The CASE D Series has the best cab space in its class, as well as an optional fully adjustable large heated air-ride seat with independently adjustable arm rests, an adjustable lumbar system, and a 65-degree tilt-back. It also has adjustable foot pedals, a Bluetooth stereo, and climate control that adjusts to the amount of sunlight.

6. The undercarriage and tracks 

It's important to understand the several track selections offered to you and how they may affect the machine's productivity. Rubber tracks are a typical feature on the majority of compact excavators, and they are intended to reduce surface damage during travel and operation in the residential, street, and indoor applications where they are frequently utilized. Rubber tracks deteriorate more quickly than steel ones do, hence a wide range of aftermarket track types are offered with different tread widths.

Steel tracks are frequently found on mid- and large-sized excavators, which also come in a variety of sizes, widths, and depths. Consider the terrain and the kinds of applications you plan to use the machine for when discussing track selections with your equipment dealer. For hard digging in soft ground, wider tracks with deep grousers offer the most traction. 

Additionally, be sure to search for an undercarriage that is tough and has features that will make cleaning and maintaining it simple. The CASE D Series excavators have larger undercarriages than their predecessors, which increases their endurance. Additionally, the track covers' unique one-side slope design guarantees that less material accumulates between the frame and the track chain. Additionally, the layout makes it simple for material to travel in one direction and outward, which speeds up undercarriage cleaning.

7. Tier 4 remedies

When choosing an excavator, it's important to understand the distinctions between the several engine types and after-treatment methods available in today's Tier 4 Final excavators as well as how they may affect your operation.

For usage in its D Series excavators, CASE has implemented Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. SCR reduces harmful emissions by adding Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to the exhaust stream, which causes a straightforward chemical reaction. No regeneration, filter change, or other maintenance procedures common to other systems are necessary for these systems.

8. Added characteristics 

Make sure excavator supplier ensure you the features you have access to before making a purchase because today's excavators are packed with extra functions. Selectable power modes and auto-idle are two features that can significantly affect fuel economy and overall operating expenses.

Look for optional features like LED lighting kits and packages for back and side-view cameras. Additionally, it's critical to consider the locations of the access points for routine maintenance procedures. CASE D Series excavators are built to offer simple ground access to service ports and other crucial service components.

Finally, think about cutting-edge technology like machine control and telematics. On their new models, several manufacturers, like CASE, now come standard with telemetry gear. It will be more affordable to have a machine control system installed as part of the initial purchase rather than taking the machine out of service to have it installed later if you're interested in one.

9. Selecting a reliable dealer 

A long-term commitment should go into selecting a dealer. When you require parts, servicing, or repairs for your equipment, you can always turn to your dealer.

Find an experienced dealer who has a strong service department and has connected with manufacturers who have trustworthy parts delivery networks. The finest manufacturers regularly train the technicians and salespeople who work for their dealers and always have training materials on hand.

10. Service agreements and warranties

Be sure to ask your excavator supplier about machine warranties and potential extended maintenance contracts when you're ready to buy your new excavator. One of the most important things to think about when buying new equipment is protecting your investment. The majority of manufacturers provide basic warranties for their excavator Bangladesh, but an expensive service/maintenance plan will significantly lower your total cost of ownership. The industry's most comprehensive maintenance and heavy machine support program, CASE ProCare, which includes a 3-year/3,000-hour full machine factory warranty, is a standard feature on all D Series excavators.