Before taking an excavator for hire it is important to consider the specific needs of a project which in general would determine the type and size of the excavator that is most practical for the project.

Rental durations, identifying specific attachments or add-ons that will be required and examining the terms and conditions of the rental are all critical factors towards keeping the project budget within set boundaries and ensuring that the project stays on schedule.

This article looks into the breakdown of the above-mentioned factors in brief that would offer a better perspective to those of you who are intending to take an excavator hire for the very first time.

Considerations Related to Project Requirement

There are various types of excavators that come in different sizes, for example there are wheeled excavators, crawlers, dragline excavators and even amphibious excavators among others. These same excavators also come in different sizes ranging from mini excavators that weigh a ton to behemoths that weigh more than a thousand tons.

Choosing the type or size of the excavators are both dependent on project elements such as the project size, working space and terrain among others. With regards to the size of the excavator, it is dependent on two elements, the first being the conditions of the project site, if it is congested or tight for space than a mini-excavator would suit the project well.

However, if the project allows for larger excavators, consideration should be given towards hiring a standard excavator.

It is also extremely important to identify the attachments that will be required to complete tasks efficiently and effectively. For instance, a project may require a dozer blade, or rubber tracks so as to not damage landscaped surfaced.

This factor is extremely important in order to enhance the functionality of the rented excavator.

Choosing between wheeled, steel tracked and rubber tracked excavators is generally dependent on the terrain that the project site is on. Choosing different types of mobility (wheeled, steel or rubber tracked) could also be partially dependent due to environmental concerns or even due to safety-related requirements.

Space constraints also influence the type of excavator, for instance if the working space is tight a reduced tail swing or zero tail-swing model might be the best choice.

Rental Considerations

Renting excavators involve costs that could have an impact on project budgets if the rental is not managed prudently. This is where the project timeline or schedule must be examined thoroughly in order to determine the project duration as it will help greatly in the discussions on any flexibility that the construction equipment rental company could provide.

Project managers should essentially choose rental durations that are streamlined with the project’s timeline as optimally as possible. Such discussions could lower the cost of the excavator rental which will ultimately improve the project’s bottom line. Finally, it is also important for the excavator hirers to examine the terms and conditions of the rental meticulously in order to ensure that the contract is fair to both parties.