Crawler Excavator

Crawler Excavator

Crawler excavators are heavy-duty construction equipment used for excavation, demolition, and earth-moving tasks. They are mounted on a crawler chassis for mobility and stability on rough terrain. These machines consist of key components like the cab, engine, hydraulic system, boom, and bucket, which are powered by the hydraulic system.

Skilled operators control the excavator's functions safely and efficiently while following proper maintenance procedures. The construction industry extensively uses crawler excavators for various tasks, including trenching, digging foundations, and demolition. They also find applications in mining, forestry, and other industries that require earth-moving equipment.

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Branch: Civil Engineering

Subject: Construction Engineering & Management

Topic: Excavation Equipment

Subtopic: Crawler Excavator

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

1. Identify the different parts of a crawler excavator.
2. Understand the design of a crawler excavator.
3. Explain the working of the crawler excavator.
4. Calculate the productivity of the crawler excavator using formula.
5. Know about the various industrial applications of the crawler excavator.