What is the biggest difference between a wheel excavator and a crawler excavator? Let’s analyze it together:
Wheel Excavator:
According to feedback from many excavator operators, if the driving time is long, it is a bit more comfortable. The main features of a wheel excavator are:
- First: When driving, the tires of the wheel excavator are elastic, making the body easier to sway.
- Second: Wheel excavators mainly focus on maintaining balance, paying attention to safety, with reverse driving being crucial. During work, always pay attention to the surrounding environment.
- Third: Wheel excavators do not require a trailer; they can be driven back and forth on their own.
- Fourth: Wheel excavators operate at a faster speed.
Crawler Excavator:
Feedback from drivers indicates that crawler excavators have a stronger adaptability to working conditions, with a more stable chassis. However, a flatbed trailer is required for crawler excavators, or else one would need to rent a flatbed trailer to transport the excavator, which can result in higher costs.
Different machine types should be chosen for different working conditions. For example, in an industrial plant where asphalt has just been laid, crawler excavators are not allowed on the surface as they can damage it, even if the tracks are covered with rubber. Crawler excavators are more suitable for muddy conditions, as wheel excavators on muddy surfaces are prone to getting stuck.
In summary, wheel excavators are suitable for agile working conditions and emergency rescue operations, while the work of crawler excavators is more rugged.
