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Excavator is a kind of heavy machinery and equipment widely used in engineering construction, mining, farmland water conservancy and other fields. Its classification methods are diverse and can be divided according to different standards. The following are the main classification methods and specific types of excavators:
Classification by transmission mode
Mechanical drive excavator:
Features: The power of the engine is transmitted to the working device and the running device through the mechanical transmission system (such as gears, chains, etc.).
Application: Early excavators used this method, but it has been gradually replaced by hydraulic transmission, but it is still used in some specific occasions.
Hydraulic drive excavator:
Features: The hydraulic system is used to transmit power, which has the advantages of smooth transmission, light operation, and compact structure.
Application: The mainstream type of modern excavator, widely used in various engineering construction fields.
General Excavator:
Features: Equipped with a variety of working devices, it can adapt to different job requirements.
Application: Widely used in earthworks, stone works, building demolition, etc.
Mining excavator:
Features: Designed for mining, strong excavation force and durability.
Application: large open pit mine, quarry, etc.
Marine excavator:
Features: Adapt to the water working environment, with waterproof, anti-corrosion and other characteristics.
Application: river dredging, port construction and other water engineering.
