When buying or hiring excavators, there are so many considerations that need to go into that decision, as the right choice is often highly specific to the circumstances of your project.
This means that certain issues that can lead to delays further down the road, such as increased costs, slow production and potential breakdowns, are often caused when choosing an excavator rather than once the work begins.
Here are the most common mistakes we see customers make when buying or hiring excavators, and what you should do to avoid making them yourself on your next project.
Have You Chosen The Right Sized Excavator?
There is no single perfect excavator; there are excavators that are suitable for the job and ones that are not.
Small excavators are absolutely perfect for small jobs where manoeuvrability is more important than anything else, but they may be less productive if their lifting capacity and digging depth are not enough for the project in hand.
By contrast, a big excavator costs more in fuel, requires more complex transportation arrangements and can cost more to maintain in the long run. They also may not fit in your construction site if you have a tiny project such as garden landscaping.
If you are uncertain, it is always best to ask; we work with contractors doing all types of jobs and can point you in the right direction.
Are You Only Focusing On Price?
A cheaper machine can cost more in the long run if it is not reliable enough, powerful enough or efficient enough for your site.
Spending a little more on the right excavator will save you a lot of money in the long run, whilst going cheap can be costly.
Have You Chosen The Right Supplier?
Even when you are choosing the same machine, different suppliers will offer a very different experience that can affect how the machine has been cared for, inspected and shipped to you.
The right supplier will be local, have experience in preparing your vehicle to reach your site, will work as an official partner with trusted plant machinery brands and will be clear and transparent throughout the whole process.
