Q&A

How deep can a 5 ton digger dig?

How deep can a 5 ton digger dig?

4m
5 Ton VOLVO ECR50D Excavator with a short swing radius. Has a dig depth of 4m. The digger comes on rubber tracks to reduce ground damage.

What is the minimum safe distance from the rear of an excavator to any solid structure?

0.5m
Clearance of over 0.5m needs to be maintained between any part of the machine, particularly the ballast weight, and the nearest obstruction.

How much is it to hire a 5 ton digger?

On average, a 5-ton mini digger will cost between £60 and £95 for a day, and £350 to £400 for a week. This is the base rate, however, and you’ll need to factor in additional costs like travel and operator fees.

How much can a 3 tonne digger lift?

Additional features of our 3 tonne mini excavators: 282kg Safe lifting capacity on the TB230 model (TB23R not to be used for lifting) Zero Tail Swing & Reduced Tail Swing (improving working space, safety & damage risk) are available.

How deep can a micro digger dig?

These diggers are perfect for: Digging to a depth of 1.7 metres. 72cm wide and can fit through doorways and alley ways. Great for traveling through restricted head height areas as the roll over frame folds down.

How deep can a digger dig?

Our mini excavators are designed to cater the maximum digging depths ranging from 1800 mm yo 4675mm by eight-tonne midis.

How do I know if my test equipment is safe?

Check that the outer cover of the equipment is not damaged in a way that will give rise to electrical or mechanical hazards. Check for burn marks or staining that suggests the equipment is overheating. Position any trailing wires so that they are not a trip hazard and are less likely to get damaged.

When should an excavation be supported?

The law says you must prevent danger to workers in or near excavations. To maintain the required precautions, a competent person must inspect excavation supports or battering at the start of the working shift and at other specified times. No work should take place until the excavation is safe.

What is the best 5 tonne excavator?

We’ve summarised our top 5 excavator brands for reliability, performance and safety.

  • Kobelco. Kobelco has been around since 1930 when the company was first founded in Japan.
  • Caterpillar. It’s hard to think of excavators without thinking of Caterpillar.
  • Sumitomo. Sumitomo, like Kobelco has its roots in Japan.
  • Hyundai.
  • Yanmar.

How wide is a 5 tonne excavator?

Main Features

Weight 5685 kg
Dimensions 5550 mm L x 1960 mm W x 2550 mm H
Digging depth 3630mm
Lifting capacity 1.18 ton @ 4m radius & 3m high over front blade down
Speed 4.8 km/h

Are there any 5 ton Diggers for sale?

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Is there a 1.5 ton mini excavator?

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What are the dangers of using an excavator?

Most fatal and serious injuries involving excavators occur when the excavator is: Slewing – trapping a person between the excavator and a fixed structure or vehicle; or Working – when the moving bucket or other attachment strikes a pedestrian or when the bucket inadvertently falls from the excavator.

How did the mini excavator get into the hole?

As a result the excavator toppled into a 10 metre depth hole, landing on the muck skip and a mini excavator in the shaft. Fortunately none of the three people involved were killed and only the excavator operator was injured. Nobody had received training and no lift plan was in place.