In the vast world of farms, a small but powerful piece of machinery plays an increasingly important role: the mini excavator. This article mainly describes the application of mini excavators on farms.
The compact size of mini excavators
One of the most notable features of mini excavators is its compact size. Take the Kubota U15-3S as an example. Its length is about 3.5 meters, its width is about 1 meter, and its height is about 2.3 meters. Such a compact size can easily shuttle through narrow passages on farms, between greenhouses, and between rows of fruit trees. This allows it to freely reach areas that large equipment cannot enter in the complex environment of the farm, such as working on the ridges and paths in the vegetable planting area without causing too much damage to the surrounding crops.
Application of mini excavators: powerful excavation capability
Don’t be fooled by its mini appearance. Mini excavators have powerful digging capabilities. Like the Yanmar ViO25-6A, its standard bucket capacity is about 0.06 cubic meters, and the maximum digging depth can reach about 2.4 meters. On the farm, whether it is digging irrigation channels, laying drainage pipes, or digging tree pits, it can complete the work efficiently. Its power system can easily cope with soils of different hardness, whether it is soft sandy soil or relatively compact clay, it can dig precise holes like a “small steel cannon”, providing strong support for the infrastructure construction of the farm.
Multifunctional working tools
The front end of the mini excavator can be equipped with a variety of different working tools. Take Caterpillar 301.7CR as an example. It can be equipped with a breaker hammer, which usually has an impact frequency of several hundred times per minute, and is used to break some abandoned cement structures or hard stones on the farm; after replacing the grab bucket, it can easily grab and carry grass, branches and other debris, and the opening and closing angle of the grab bucket can reach a large range; and installing a rotary drill, it can quickly drill a pile hole for installing a fence on the land, and the speed of the rotary drill can be adjusted according to different working scenarios. These multifunctional tools enable mini excavators to meet the diverse operating needs of farms.
Flexible and convenient operation
The operation of the mini excavator is very flexible, and its steering system enables it to achieve precise steering and movement within a small range. In the orchard on the farm, when it is necessary to work around the fruit trees, the operator can easily control the mini excavator to adjust the position and perform precise excavation, weeding, and other work. Moreover, its operation interface design is simple and clear, and the operator can operate it after simple training, which greatly improves work efficiency.
Cost saving
For farmers, cost control is an important aspect. The price of mini excavators is relatively low. For example, the price of some domestic brands of mini excavators ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. The purchase cost is not high, and its fuel consumption is also relatively low. Some models mentioned above usually consume about a few liters of fuel per hour, which can save a lot of operating costs for farms in daily use. At the same time, due to its small size, it is also convenient to transport, and no special large-scale vehicles are required, which further reduces the cost of use.
Conclusão
In the development of modern farms, mini excavators have become an indispensable helper in farm operations with their small size, powerful excavation ability, multi-functional operating tools, flexible and convenient operation, and cost-saving characteristics, injecting new vitality into the efficient operation and development of farms. Whether it is a small family farm or a large agricultural estate, mini excavators can find a wide range of uses.
