Compact Excavator Buying Guide

Compact excavators are exactly what their name implies: an excavator that is built to be smaller than your standard model. This smaller size makes compact excavators perfect for situations where you don’t have as much storage space for your equipment or you need to operate in a more confined space. If it sounds like a compact excavator might be for you and you want to know how you can find the right model for you, check out this buying guide from the experts at Bobcat of New Hampshire.

Think About Your Budgetary and Storage Limitations 

While compact excavators take up notably less space than their full-sized counterparts, your typical model will still weigh more than a ton. Measure your intended storage area to make sure that you have enough room to adequately protect the excavator against weather and human interference. You should also create a budget with a set spending limit to keep a handle on any extra costs.  When you set a realistic budget, you can make a well-informed decision without compromising on quality or performance.

Attachments

Compact excavators, like most construction vehicles, are compatible with a variety of attachments. However, since compact excavators lack the raw power of a full-sized excavator, they’re not compatible with all attachments and not a good fit for certain tasks. If there’s a particular attachment you have in mind, make sure that the compact excavator model you purchase is compatible with that model. 

Basic Specifications

Basic specifications like horsepower, digging depth, operating weight, and bucket capacity are also important. Obviously, you want to purchase a compact excavator powerful enough to handle tasks you have in mind. At the same time, a more powerful excavator will usually cost more. Don’t overspend on what you don’t need. 

Shop compact excavators at Bobcat of New Hampshire. We operate dealerships in Chichester and Hudson, New Hampshire. We’re proud to serve communities like Nashua and Manchester, New Hampshire. We also offer equipment rentals, parts, and servicing.