{"id":340,"date":"2019-11-11T05:15:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T05:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=340"},"modified":"2023-04-17T08:55:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T08:55:23","slug":"common-myths-about-mini-excavators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/common-myths-about-mini-excavators\/","title":{"rendered":"Common myths about mini excavators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just like buying a car from a showroom, purchasing your next mini excavator should be well thought out. There are benefits to buying used and new equipment along with risks. But, as long as you carry out research on the company and the equipment you are planning to purchase, you can avoid unexpected future bills and the regret of making a poor purchase. You may have heard stories surrounding mini excavators which aren\u2019t always accurate. So, what are they and how far from the truth is the myth?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/common-myths-about-mini-excavators\/#The_Performance_of_Mini_Excavators\" >The Performance of Mini Excavators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/common-myths-about-mini-excavators\/#Used_and_Older_Mini_Excavators_have_Hidden_Problems\" >Used and Older Mini Excavators have Hidden Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/common-myths-about-mini-excavators\/#Mini_Excavators_are_Difficult_to_Use\" >Mini Excavators are Difficult to Use<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Performance_of_Mini_Excavators\"><\/span><strong>The Performance of Mini Excavators<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Mini excavators are great for all types of work from moving heavy wood to rubble. Yet, a common myth which has surrounded these great machines involves their true performance, that lower-powered machines can sometimes be thought of as useless, incapable of carrying out work involving the heavy lifting of materials or involving manoeuvers. The Caterpillar 305E2 (2017) has often been in the spotlight for this reason. The truth is that even the lower-powered machines in the lower 40-50hp range are still capable of performing well, moving weights measuring over a tonne and a half, and even lifting the weight high above the ground, perfect for stacking materials. It is important that you do you your research before looking for a <strong>caterpillar mini excavator for sale<\/strong> or you might end up making a costly mistake.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Used_and_Older_Mini_Excavators_have_Hidden_Problems\"><\/span><strong>Used and Older Mini Excavators have Hidden Problems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people believe older, used equipment has hidden failed parts and the cost wouldn\u2019t be justifiable if fixed. While there is a risk if you choose to <strong>buy a mini excavator<\/strong> through a private seller, you should feel confident that a machine purchased from a reputable company will have been checked over by professionals.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my-equipment.com\/heavy-construction-equipment\">Used construction equipment for sale<\/a>\u00a0is perfectly fine and with some TLC can continue to live a healthy life under your ownership.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mini_Excavators_are_Difficult_to_Use\"><\/span><strong>Mini Excavators are Difficult to Use<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on your location using an excavator might require some form of training to prove the user\u2019s competence (usually a practical test to ensure the user is safe to handle the machinery). This is normally the case if you are using the machine in public and on some building sites. Insurance will also need to be taken out to ensure that if anything was to go wrong, damages can be covered. Before you start looking for a <strong>mini excavator for sale in Texas,<\/strong> make sure that you or whoever will be operating the machine is licensed and trained. As long as an individual has the proper training and insurance, they should not find using a mini excavator difficult.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for a <strong>cat<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>mini excavator for sale<\/strong>, choosing a reputable company can offer help and guidance on which machine is best suited for your company.\u00a0<strong>MY Equipment<\/strong>\u00a0makes sure that all\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my-equipment.com\/\">used equipment for sale<\/a>\u00a0is of high quality to guarantee a safe and enjoyable experience for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just like buying a car from a showroom, purchasing your next mini excavator should be well thought out. 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