What is Excavator? How Excavator Works?

Excavator is a useful machine that has numerous applications including the mining industry, landscaping, etc. The main components of the excavator are the engine, undercarriage, track, and boom. The older excavators had an extended counterweight that was suspended at the machine rear. It provided additional lifting capability and the force for digging. The modern excavators have been designed such that the counterweight remains inside the track width during swinging. Thus the movement is safe and the maneuverability of the excavator increases during operation in restricted areas. The common excavators are fitted with diesel engines that generate hydraulic pressure for the numerous excavator operations. The modern excavators are being fitte