An Excavator is a heavy utility machine designed to transport objects like a normal crane but can also move them anywhere easily. An excavator usually consists of wheel/thread, body, arm, and grabber. Next is the comparison between a tower crane and an excavator, to make things clearer.
Example of an excavator
| Tower Crane | Excavator | |
|---|---|---|
| Arm | Straight arm with the grabber on the edge | Arm has joints and connected from the lower body |
| Shape | T- Shaped Figute | Like a normal vehicle but with it's excavating arm |
| Pros | High Stability and Strength | High Mobility and Precision Relocation |
| Cons | Very Tall & Heavy
Can't move quickly |
Most arm has low stability |
| Mobility | Mostly Stationery | With Wheel/Tank Thread |