Excavators

Whether in civil engineering, road construction, or demolition, excavators are among the most important machines on any construction site. They perform a wide range of tasks and are now an indispensable part of modern construction.

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HYDREMA city excavator

Hydrema is originally a Danish company, but has also been producing in Weimar in Thuringia since the 1990s. The company manufactures excavators and dumpers. So far so normal at Bau... City excavators and dumpers

TENSTAR Simulation: Learn to drive an excavator + dump truck

Driving an excavator or a tipper is not child's play. If you lack experience, you can cause a lot of damage on the construction site. To prevent this from happening, it is better t... Learning to operate excavators and dump trucks

Tenstar simulation excavator driving tipper learning on the simulator

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Technological diversity in excavators – electric, hybrid, and conventional

The development of excavators is characterized by a combination of performance, efficiency, and new drive technologies. Manufacturers such as Kobelco, Caterpillar, and Volvo are increasingly focusing on fully electric models designed for inner-city use. Classic diesel drives are also being further optimized, for example through intelligent hydraulic systems or improved controls, as in the case of Develon and Komatsu.

Fully electric mini excavators and mobile excavators for urban applications
Intelligent machine control for precise work processes
Energy-efficient hydraulic solutions for lower consumption

This range allows for use in a wide variety of construction environments – from road construction and civil engineering to complex demolition work. The growing variety of models covers both compact solutions and heavy-duty equipment.

Special solutions for specific requirements on the construction site

In addition to classic standard excavators, specialized designs are increasingly coming to the fore. The CAT road-rail excavator is designed for track construction, while Lehnhoff ensures greater efficiency when changing equipment with fully hydraulic quick-change systems. Simulation solutions such as those from Tenstar also show how excavator operation can be trained safely and realistically.

Road-rail excavators for combined road and rail transport
Quick-change systems for flexible working with attachments
Driving simulators for training construction machine operators

Such offerings create safety, save time, and enable even more precise adaptation of the machines to specific fields of application.

Compact excavators and city models for urban use

Compact, quiet, and low-emission machines are particularly in demand in inner-city environments. Bobcat, Hydrema, and Wacker Neuson offer specially adapted mini excavators and mobile excavators that impress with their small dimensions, good maneuverability, and modern safety systems.

Compact excavators for gardening, landscaping, or sewer construction
City excavators with a narrow design for confined construction sites
Integrated assistance systems and MiC 4.0 compatibility

Despite their reduced size, these machines offer a high level of performance and contribute to lower emissions during construction – particularly relevant in densely built-up urban areas.

From Bobcat mini excavators to Wacker Neuson mobile excavators

The variety in the compact construction machinery segment ranges from agile mini excavators to powerful mobile excavators for more demanding applications. Manufacturers such as Bobcat and Wacker Neuson offer a wide range of machines that are specially designed for urban areas or confined construction sites. Their compact design, flexible application options, and modern assistance systems make these machines indispensable tools for construction companies of all sizes. Used excavators are also in high demand in this sector – especially if their condition, maintenance history, and equipment are right. For example, anyone who needs a robust shovel for daily use in civil engineering will find durable solutions with high operational reliability from established brands such as Wacker Neuson. The quality of such construction machinery is evident not only when new, but also when reused on the secondary market.

Compact construction machines for urban areas, horticulture, and small construction sites
Used excavators in good condition as an economical alternative
Flexible use thanks to interchangeable buckets and attachments

With well-designed equipment and reliable technology, these machines meet a wide range of requirements – from fine excavation work to efficient material handling. The selection ranges from handy mini excavators to full-size mobile excavators with road approval.