Among the motley range of mini excavators (often referred to as compact excavator) that range anywhere between 1T and 10T, the 1.7-tonne excavator class is undoubtedly among the most versatile piece of equipment within the category.
The reason for this is attributed to the fact that this particular category is suitable for a wider range of applications especially if the work environment is congested or is confined. The compact 1.7 T offers both, manoeuvrability and as well as power.
This factor makes the 1.7 T excavators ideal for various tasks which include digging trenches, levelling sites, landscaping, utility work, home improvement, renovations, demolitions and much more.
Contractors or project managers generally look for an optimal balance between power and size when they decide on taking an excavator for hire. Taking the right sized excavator that is able to offer the right amount of power is a critical aspect towards ensuring resource optimisation for construction projects.
Small excavators cost less to hire, but they also offer less power which could mean more cycles of digging which could infringe time and this would eventually increase project cost. Similarly, bigger than 1.7T excavators that cost more when taken for hire will offer more power, however, the bigger size could result in slower work as movement is hindered due to the bigger sizes, which again leads to cost increases.
Most home improvement projects or renovation projects lack space or have narrow pathways which could only be negotiated with smaller sized heavy machines and the 1.7T excavator class fits perfectly in this scenario. For the most part, most home improvement projects lack space and digging or landscaping in backyards or even digging trenches can be quite the challenge especially when heavy machines such as an excavator is required to pull of the task.
1.7T excavators are compact enough to move around in tight spaces such as a backyard in an urban neighbourhood quite easily while at the same time offering enough power to dig, drill, trench or landscape quickly and effectively which is critical towards any given home improvement project.
In essence, using excavators for home improvement projects or landscaping projects is a cost-effective strategy as the project can be finished faster and more effectively as opposed to using manual labour and hand-held tools.
For example, a project that revolves around building a swimming pool would certainly involve digging and using manual labour to accomplish this would be not only time consuming and arduous, it will be expensive as well. In contrast, a 1.7 T excavator taken for hire would be able to finish the task within a day. The same excavator could also be used to clear the dug of earth and move it into a dumper.
Furthermore, most construction equipment rental companies offer a range of services among which include drop off and pick-up services which makes it all the easier for project managers managing small construction projects such as home improvement projects or landscaping projects.