Technical Articles

Picking the right excavator pump attachment for a dredging job takes more than just matching a pump model to an excavator's tonnage. The best choice depends on the specific work you're doing, the site conditions, the material you're moving, your machine's hydraulic capacity, and the project's co...

Dredging productivity is about more than just pump size. When an excavator-mounted dredge pump is properly matched to the machine, the material, and the site, it can cut cycle times, reduce downtime, and lower the cost per cubic yard moved. This guide covers the key factors that influence productivity with an excav...

The excavator compaction wheel is a purpose-built tool that outworks other compaction methods in specific site conditions. Its narrow padfoot drum, purely mechanical operation, and kneading action make it the go-to choice for trench work, cohesive soils, and tight spots where rollers and plate compactors just can&#...

Getting the sizing right is the single most important thing you can do for hydraulic plate compactor performance and durability. Go too big, and you'll overtax your hydraulic system, lose vibration frequency, and create unsafe lift conditions. Go too small, and you're leaving capacity on the table while fai...

Picking the right excavator compactor attachment makes a real difference—not just in compaction quality, but in how fast you get the job done and how much wear you put on your equipment. The two main options, compaction wheels and hydraulic plate compactors, are built for different soils, site conditions, and acces...

Picking the right excavator rock saw is all about matching the attachment to your machine, the material you're cutting, the depth and width you need, and what your hydraulics can deliver. Go too big, and you'll be fighting stability issues, putting extra wear on the boom, and dealing with sluggish performan...

When you're working with rock, concrete, or other hard materials, the decision usually comes down to two main attachment options: the hydraulic rock saw and the hydraulic breaker. Both get the job done, but they work on completely different principles and each one has its own strengths. The rock saw uses a rota...

An excavator-mounted hydraulic rock saw is way more than just a rock breaker with a disc on it. Combine the reach and positioning of an excavator boom with a high-torque rotating cutting disc, and you've got a tool that's useful across a whole range of jobs—construction, quarrying, mining, demolition, and i...

Picking the right excavator brush cutter is all about matching the attachment to both your machine and the vegetation you're dealing with. Go too big, and you'll stress the boom, overload the hydraulics, and make the machine feel tippy. Go too small, and you'll spend all day making extra passes because ...

If you're shopping for an excavator attachment to handle vegetation work, you've probably come across both flail mowers and brush hogs (also called rotary cutters or brush cutters). They both run off your machine's hydraulic system and they both cut stuff, but they work in completely different ways and ...