Excavators (hydraulic) are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper (or stick), bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the “house”. The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. All movement and functions of a hydraulic excavator are accomplished through the use of hydraulic fluid, with hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. [1] Below are some of the common parts of an excavator:
- Boom
- Boom Cylinder
- Bottom Roller(s)
- Bucket
- Bucket Cylinder
- Cab, ROPS
- Car Body
- Dipper, Arm, Stick, Crowd Cylinder
- Engine
- Final Drive, Reduction Assembly
- H-Link
- Main Control Valve
- Main Hydraulic Pump
- Side Link, Dog Bones
- Slew Ring, Swing Gear, Swing Bearing
- Sprocket
- Swing Reducer, Swing Drive & Motor
- Track Adjuster, Tensioner
- Track Chain, Rails
- Track Pad, Grouser Pad
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Sources:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excavator
As 45 years of experience as an underground/site contactor and a third generation contractor, Ron takes time to go through each individual project with the supervisor and is responsible for all scheduling and equipment logistics. He’s also involved in all troubleshooting for projects.