Tips to Prevent Your Excavator from Damage

Excavators are heavy-duty machines that help dig holes and trenches and move heavy payloads from one location on a work site to another. However, they are not indestructible, meaning negligence and improper upkeep can lead to damage, causing significant delays and productivity loss on your job site. Whether you have a single machine or multiple models working on your project, you’ll want to take all possible measures to keep your machinery functioning efficiently. Here are a few to get you started!

Clean Your Machine Regularly

Your excavator can accumulate plenty of dirt when working on your projects. If you let this grime sit on your machine for too long, it'll lead to damage, such as clogging of filters, vents, and other parts, disruption of the electrical system, and interference with the safety features. To avoid these issues, clean your excavator regularly using a manufacturer-recommended solution.

Stick to Your Maintenance Schedule

Regular maintenance is critical to the longevity and performance of your excavator. Neglecting the manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedule can lead to damage and reduced efficiency. To avoid this, check your owner's manual to see what maintenance tasks you should perform daily, monthly, and yearly, and stick to the suggested schedule.

Don’t Exceed Your Excavator's Limits

Excavators come in various sizes and weight-handling capacities, making understanding your specific model's limitations critical to its safety and performance.

You should check the payload limits of your machine and stay within the recommended parameters because exceeding the limits or making your equipment overworked can lead to damage and safety concerns.

Store Your Excavator Properly

Finally, store your excavator correctly to protect it from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, corrosion, and other factors that can lead to damage. You’ll want to store your machine in a dry, secure place when not in use and cover it with a tarp to prevent dust and debris from accumulating.

We hope these tips help keep your excavator safe and functional for years. If you need more advice or are still searching for a reliable machine for your work projects, contact Bobcat® of Parry Sound. We carry an impressive collection of Bobcat® excavators and can help you select a model that fits your unique requirements. You’ll find us in Parry Sound, ON, proudly serving those from Muskoka and North Bay!