A one-sentence summary of the strengths and weaknesses of excavator brands

Caterpillar has great power but fears rising fuel prices

Marrying into the Volvo family leads to trouble after a few years

Hitachi’s fuel efficiency is a myth, and its oil leaks are scary

Komatsu is fast but one circuit failure ruins everything

Sumitomo is fuel-efficient and fast, with breakdowns seeming unsurprising

Sany is legendary but older models require constant repairs

Case excavators lose screws daily