All You Need to Know About Renting Backhoe vs. Mini Excavator

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07 January, 2023

Antbuildz Editorial Team

All You Need to Know About Renting Backhoe vs. Mini Excavator

You don't have to choose between a backhoe and a mini excavator, because they can both take care of all your needs. Choosing the right piece of equipment depends on the job at hand. Using this guide, you’ll be able to make that important decision.

 

What are the differences between a backhoe and a mini excavator?

 

A backhoe is more versatile than a compact excavator with one arm, but the variety of attachments available gives mini excavators the edge in terms of versatility. The key is to understand when to use these two pieces of equipment: when you need a full range of motion or when you need a smaller tool that's easy to transport.

 

Mini excavators are small, compact machines that are used for landscaping tasks and digging foundations. They can also be used for trenching and clean-up duty on job sites. When you need to dig, hire our mini excavator! We will bring three different attachments, including a grapple, rake, and breaker. Let’s get started!

 

How to rent a Backhoe vs. a Mini excavator?

 

How do you decide between a backhoe and a mini excavator? We'll help you understand their differences and how each machine can be used on your job site. There are four factors to be considered when comes to the rental selection of a backhoe or mini excavator for your project are as follows:

 

1. Size

For industrial job sites, like warehouses and construction sites, a backhoe is better suited than a mini excavator. Backhoes are larger and heavier, which makes them more durable for large projects. Mini excavators can get into smaller places, but their size makes them less durable when compared to backhoes. The best way to determine what type of machine you need is to consider where you will use it most often and then decide if that scale limitation would be an issue for your project. Remember that a mini excavator will save money on fuel because it doesn’t require as much weight on the ground.

 

2. Rotation

 

The backhoe arm can rotate 200 degrees, giving the operator the ability to pick up, move, and demolish materials in and to the sides of its operator's point of view. Meanwhile, one of the major benefits of a mini excavator is its rotation range of 360 degrees, which allows the operator to use the functions of the front arm in front of and behind him or her. Depending on your site location, mini excavator rotation capability maybe offers more flexibility for your project.

 

Read Also: How to Rent the Right Excavator?

 

3. Mobility

 

Standard backhoes with rubber wheels can drive on the road easily while mini excavator with steel or rubber track is not designed to travel on the road. In terms of mobility, backhoes can save your equipment mobilization/demobilization time. While excavators need an extra trailer for transporting, backhoes can do it on their own. Thus, saving you a huge cost of delivery. 

 

4. Productivity

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Don't let your small, everyday tasks get in the way of achieving bigger goals. You should select the right machine for your project site according to the site's condition. If the site is congested and muddy, the mini excavator may be the best option. Meanwhile, backhoes can offer more productivity if there is no space constraint on the job site with good ground for rubber wheel traveling. Excavators also offer a wide range of capabilities and you will have a wider selection of specifications for your project. Moreover, the excavator also comes with different attachments for specific tasks as well!

 

Read Also: When to Choose Mini Excavators over Standard Excavators?

 

Choose the right digging equipment for your project!

After reading this article, you should be able to have a thorough comparison flow to decide whether a backhoe or mini excavator is suitable for your project. The four factors discussed will help you to find the best quality digging machine at the best cost!

 

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