Zero tail-swing, reduced tailswing, and conventional tailswing excavators- Advantages

Medium and large-size excavator models have different configurations, including equipment with a reduced tail turning radius, zero and conventional.

The main differences in structural design between each of the configurations are:

Conventional tailswing: The structure at your rear where the counterweight is located extends multiple inches beyond the tracks.

Reduced tailswing: During the rotation of the equipment on its axis, the rear structure extends only a few inches above the tracks.

Zero tail-swing: This allows the execution of turns of the machine keeping its rear part within the length of the tracks.

Each of the configurations provides several operational, safety, and productivity benefits depending on the environment in which you operate. The machines with reduced and zero turning radius are designed for environments where there is a limitation of space, while the conventional ones are for general applications in open areas.

The most common benefits of each excavator configuration are:

Conventional tailswing:

-Its acquisition cost is the lowest within the existing configurations.

-Due to the position of the counterweight, they tend to have a greater lifting capacity.

-There is greater digging/breakout force in the bucket.

-The space in the operating cabin is usually larger.

-In open environments, they are usually more resistant.

Reduced tailswing and zero:

-Its main advantage is the application in limited space areas. The use of this class of excavators in road maintenance allows the closing of only one lane instead of two as would normally happen with a conventional machine.

-Both zero and reduced turn configurations have most of their service points at ground level.

-Reduce the probability of hazards with the environment when executing short turns.

-There is less interference from the equipment with its surroundings.

-Maintain the same cutting curves as it can be reached at ground level, depth of excavation compared to its conventional counterpart.

-They are usually equipped with the same engine, hydraulic system, boom, arm, etc. Compared to its conventional counterpart.

-Its transportation is usually easier.

Regardless of the configuration you choose, previously analyze the applications in which your excavator will be used to obtain maximum performance and productivity in several jobsites.