Excavators are generally deemed as the ‘workhorses’ of the entire construction spectrum ranging from mega projects that involve the construction of skyscrapers and infrastructure all the way to home improvement projects and digging a trench. Excavators have become so due to the versatility of the machine which was initially only used for earthmoving, however due to the advancement in technology, especially hydraulic systems that allow excavators to be equipped with a wide range of tools, these machines have become fundamental to the entire industry.
For small scale landscaping projects that are linked to home improvement projects, a mini excavator hire would be the ideal choice (mini excavators or compact excavators that weigh below 10T). However, for large scale landscaping projects taking a standard 13 – 15T excavator would be the more logical option, standard excavators are also generally available for hire at very affordable rates along with hydraulic attachments that transforms a regular excavator into a multipurpose machine that is capable of taking care of every single task that landscaping projects require.
For starters, excavators are initially deployed to manage excavation tasks such as digging holes, trenches, removing debris, tree stumps and grading the target area that is to be landscaped. Depending on the size of the area the choice between using a mini excavator or standard excavators is left to the discretion of the project manager. Basically, for small target areas, mini excavators are the better option not only because they are cheaper to hire, but also because these machines do not need as much space as standard excavators to move around, are quieter and cause less damage to surfaces, making them ideal for landscaping projects in urban areas which are usually congested.
In most case scenarios, landscaping projects may require the demolition of old structures and excavators are capable of demolition with the right type of hydraulic attachment that are powerful enough to batter down concrete walls and break apart old pathways. Apart from that excavators may also be transformed into compaction machines when surfaces require levelling in the event that the landscape is uneven. Generally, in order to perform soil levelling tasks, excavators use plate compactors that allow surface levelling to be accomplished quickly and efficiently.
Excavators may even be used for clearing land and subsequently transport cleared debris to dump truck rapidly, this capability of the excavator saves both time and money. Other tasks that excavators are able to handle within the scope of landscaping projects include fence installations which can be accomplished using just the bucket and auger attachments. As for landscape grading, most new excavator models for hire come complete with ‘grade assist’ features that allow even inexperienced operators to grade surfaces expertly.
Excavators are without doubt one of the most relevant equipment that could be applied to landscaping projects as hiring an excavator would reduce labour costs significantly and apart from that also save a lot of time. Nevertheless, it is always better to obtain advice from consultants at the construction equipment rental company before taking an excavator for hire.
