Long Reach excavator: How to choose the right one

How to choose the proper long reach excavator

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Long reach excavators are needed for all kinds of work projects that require access to hard-to-reach areas. It is therefore important not to make a mistake when choosing this excavator to carry out the task at hand. In this case, a mistake can have serious consequences, ranging from cost overruns to unfinished projects.

The first step you need to take is to assess the technical specification of the long reach excavators, i.e. to determine the parameters on which you will choose the machine.In order to make sure that the investment in the machine pays off and that no additional costs are incurred, it is essential to assess the technical specification, which is the main criterion for selecting a long reach excavator.
In addition to power, the digging depth, maximum bucket size and other criteria must be considered.

The next step is to contact your sales representative to find out:

• how far away the machine is from a service centre;
• what experience has been gained in servicing this equipment;
• whether essential spare parts and maintenance tools (bearings, filters, etc.) are stocked locally, and what is the shortest possible lead time to obtain the necessary spare parts; and
• if the warranty period can be calculated on the basis of the hours worked.

When choosing a long reach excavator, most buyers are interested primarily in the price of the machine. In fact, the price of a long reach excavator is an important factor for buyers when purchasing specialist equipment, but it is not the right deciding factor. When choosing a long reach excavator or any other equipment, you should look not only at the price, but also at other features.
Of course, price is an important criterion, so compare the prices and conditions of sale to other models on sale. Long reach excavators are not cheap, and corporate funds are often in circulation, so you need to look for credit, which equipment dealers can also provide. For example, Cat dealership Avesco Baltics offers services of Cat Financial to local companies. These services are offered on flexible terms where, along with the machinery, after-sales service and maintenance, the financial solution can also be obtained from a single source.
Cat Financial transfers the requested equipment to the company that has opted for the operating lease service for a predetermined period of time (1–5 years). The customer pays the lease payments during the contract period and has the option at the end of the contract: return the machine to the company, extend the lease or buy a second-hand machine. This service is convenient for companies with long-term contracts, such as 2–3-year projects, where specific machinery is needed but it is difficult to plan whether it will still be needed after the end of the project.
The price-quality-performance ratio plays a very important role. Therefore, you should first identify the main types of work for which the long reach excavator is to be purchased, as well as the conditions under which the work will be carried out. If, for example, the long reach excavator will have to operate in restricted conditions, the depth and accessibility of the excavation is an important consideration here. The excavator's lifting capacity and the robustness of the structure (frame) are also important factors to consider.
Moreover, we should not forget the brand awareness in Baltic countries. Modern long boom excavators operate in harsh conditions, which places special demands on the quality and frequency of maintenance. It is often the case that cheaper appliances from lesser-known manufacturers are completely depreciated due to long delivery times for spare parts and lengthy repairs or servicing. In order to avoid unnecessary costs, it is recommended that you buy your long boom excavator only from well-known brands that have extensive service networks and ensure prompt servicing.