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Dig Depth, Reach and Dump Height: The Three Numbers That Decide the Job
Maximum dig depth is the headline figure, but reach and dump height decide whether you can load a trailer or dig a footing from where the ma...
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What the numbers on a spec sheet actually mean for the work you do, and how the Rippa range compares.
Specifications · 3 min
Mini Excavator Tonnage Classes Explained: 0.7 t to 8 t
What "1.8 tonne" or "3.2 tonne" really means, why operating weight matters more than anything else on the spec sheet, and where each Rippa c...
Specifications · 3 min
Skid Steer Rated Operating Capacity: Why 600 kg Doesn't Mean 600 kg
Rated load, tipping load and lift capacity are three different numbers. Knowing the difference stops you buying a loader that can't lift the...
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Zero Tail Swing vs Conventional Excavators: What You Gain and Give Up
Zero tail swing keeps the counterweight inside the track width so you can slew against a wall. It also changes stability, lifting and price....