Imagine what you could do with this powerful 7600 lb beauty. The possibilities are endless. Not only does the John Deere mini look good but its backed by one of the best construction equipment companies out there. Designed for long work days and increased productivity. You'll enjoy being able to get up close and personal in constricted space thanks to the independent swing boom that comes standard on the 35D.
If your looking for a powerful compact utility tractor then Kubota's L48 Backhoe Loader is the perfect piece of equipment. This tractor loader will prove to serve many uses as it is capable of more than 11 feet dig depth and a lift capacity of 2,540 pounds. The Kubota L48 is the bigger stronger version of the Kubota L39 this new and improved L48 will make your work day breeze with its 48 horsepower.
Want to make operating your backhoe easy? Add a Thumb Attachment to your Kubota L48 and increase your productivity instantly. Visit www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com to see there full line of Kubota thumb Attachments.
This excavator is a staple in any utility fleet and great for everyday jobs. You'll experience real digging power especially in those tight hard to reach places with this E35 Excavator. In addition the New Holland E35 was built with the design features of larger excavators in mind, such as:
Long X-frame that provides excellent stability and support
Booms and Arms made from thick gauge steel material that provide greater strength
Also sealed rollers, sprockets and travel motors that add to undercarriage life
And, zero tail swing means you operate in confidence
No matter what size or brand machine you operate you'll find that it's all about having the right tool for the job. It's no different with a mini excavator. The right excavator attachment can cut down on time, cost and leave you with a bigger bottom line.
These specs have been provided by www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com. If your in the market for a Thumb Attachment for your Bobcat Mini Excavator we offer a wide range of Mechanical and Hydraulic Thumbs to fit your operators needs.
Bobcat E45 Features
Enclosed Cab - Escape the harsh conditions that mother nature unleashes when you select an E45 with an enclosed cab that allows for heat and a/c so you can remain comfortable and on task for hours.
Zero Tail swing- Get into those hard to maneuver places with the Standard E45 thanks to the zero tail swing design.
PRODUCTIVE This mini excavator with provide you with unobstructed operation near obstacles, trees and building foundations with the t's zero tail swing design and independent center swing boom. Thanks to the foot pedal swing boom control you will see a faster machine positioning and simultaneous moves of the swing boom.
FUEL EFFICIENCY With a Tier 4 Final engine to boost fuel efficiency the CX31 delivers faster response and meets environmental standards.
COMFORT/VISIBILITY The three post canopy on the Case CX31 allows for greater visibility to all areas while operating the excavator. For operators working in unfavorable weather, their is an available enclosed cab with heat or air conditioning. Performance and low fatigue are delivered through the smooth, responsive pilot controls.
The Hitachi EX60 is a great mid size excavator for the price and performance. With responsive controls you'll feel the movement of this excavator to be agile and effective when making corrections. Not to mention the increase in mobility thanks to better traction. We have listed the the specs for this machine below.
Kubota has introduced many popular machine's over the years. One of the most popular has been the Kubota B21 tractor loader with the BT751 Backhoe Attachment. The B21 can be found in backyards and farms across America. It's popularity comes from it's ease of use and versatility with a loader, backhoe and tractor rolled in to one unit.
It seems easy enough to operate but if you've never spent much time operating heavy equipment it's always a good idea to practice. I've included a great video on how to operate your Kubota B21 like a pro with one easy tip.
One Easy Tip on Operating a Backhoe
The operator suggests learning to dig by doing a dry run. This could be one of the best ways to practice. Your goal is the keep the bucket stead one inch above the ground while moving it toward your machine. Notice how he starts with the arm of the Backhoe fully extended making sure that he starts one inch off the ground.
Operating any piece of equipment comes down to give and take. He makes this motion look fairly simple and it is once you've got the hang of it but at first you'll need to work at keeping it level. Give this a few try's and let us know what you think.
When your in the excavation, utility or landscape business you'll find that people will start to seek you out to tear down some wreck in there back yard. Once a client see that you have an excavator or Skid steer it's like open season to walk up and ask the question "hey how much to knock down/tear up..." Which If they are willing to pay is a great way to add to your bottom line.
Once you've taken a look at the deck, tool shed, garage or whatever it may be and agreed on a price with the customer you'll want to find the safest fastest way to remove the object from the property.
Take a close look at the video below for an example of the right way to tear down an attached deck on the back of a house. Notice how careful the operator is to move slow and make thought out moves to ensure there is no damage down to the home or any other part of the property.
One of the most important things you can do when operating a mini excavator like the Cat 305 in the time lapse above is to take your time. Slow things down, including your thought process. This will allow for you to think before you act which cuts down on mistakes and damage.
Another good idea is to always have a spotter standing at a safe distance making sure your not getting caught on anything or connected to anything other than the object your tearing down. Also take note that the operator removed the deck in sections. After he cleared away anything that may have caused resistance he brings down the entire structure making it an easy removal.
The key take away here is to take it slow and steady. Nothing is worse then getting hired to do one job just to lose all the profit by damaging the customers personal property.
I remember the first time I ever tried to use an excavator to remove a large stump on a side job we were doing for a customer. It was one of the most difficult experiences ever. I'm not sure if it was the size of the stump or the huge root system but one thing I am sure about is that the stump did not want to come out no matter how much we dug or how hard we tried to pull it out.
The real problem was that the excavator we were using at the time just didn't have the power and lift capacity to dig a giant old stump up out of the ground. I wish I had thought about that prior to renting the machine but you live and you learn. Now I want to share some great tips for removing tree stumps with you but first check out this great video Dirt Ninja made on removing stumps .
Removing Stumps with a Cat 305.2
Now that you've watched the video it'll be easier to explain how to dig up these hard to move stumps. I know they make it look easy and sometimes it will be but you won't always be so lucky. For those times you find yourself having a hard time I have made a list of questions to keep in mind when removing stumps with an excavator.
Questions to ask when Removing Stumps
Is your machine large enough?
What type of tree was it?
How large/old are the roots under ground?
Where do these roots lead?
Once you've answered these questions you can start to form a plan of action. Not every stump with come out the same way. Think back to the video, the operator wasn't just scooping all of these stumps up head on. Also notice that they were using a thumb attachment for this machine which made stump removal way easier. If your looking for a hydraulic thumb for your excavator check out www.MiniExcavatorThumbs.com before you start your next project. Here are some tactics for digging up stumps.
Stump Removal Tactics
Aim for the roots
Use a Thumb Attachment
Use leverage to get under the stump
Pull in on the top of the stump to break it free
These are just a few tips to make your stump removal project 10x easier and faster. Remember having the right tool for the job is always the most important thing no matter what the project is so make sure you have the correct size machine and the right excavator attachment before taking on any new jobs. Best of luck to all you other operators out there.
