Three Recommended Wheeled Excavators: Essential Tools for Urban Construction

With the increasing demands of urban construction, wheeled excavators have become essential. In the previous article, we discussed the importance of mini excavators in urban work. However, mini excavators have limitations due to their small size and reduced digging power, making them unsuitable for tasks such as demolishing buildings, removing concrete, and road construction. Additionally, conventional tracked hydraulic excavators are prohibited from moving on city roads due to the severe wear and damage their tracks cause. Their need for trailers for short-distance transport is costly and time-consuming, making them less than ideal.

Wheeled excavators effectively address these issues. Typically weighing between 5 to 25 tons, smaller wheeled excavators can replace some mini compact excavators, while those in the 12 to 25-ton range have no current alternatives. Like conventional excavators, wheeled excavators can be equipped with various attachments to handle different tasks. Their significant advantage lies in their ability to move efficiently over short and medium distances.

However, wheeled excavators have notable drawbacks. Their design results in a higher center of gravity, and despite having similar engine and performance parameters to tracked excavators of the same weight, they do not match the operational performance of conventional tracked machines. Additionally, wheeled excavators struggle on poor or muddy road conditions due to their weight and height, leading to a risk of sliding or accidents, especially on steep slopes. Consequently, their use is generally confined to urban or flat, stable areas.

Caterpillar CAT315M Wheeled Excavator

Key Specifications

• Operating Weight: 13,990 kg
• Bucket Capacity: 0.65 m³
• Engine: Cat® C4.4, rated power 110 kW

Performance Features

• Increased Productivity: Up to 10%
• Reduced Maintenance Costs: Up to 15%
• No Downtime for Regeneration: Maximizes uptime
• Reduced Fuel Consumption: Up to 10%
• Upgraded Cabin: Provides more spacious and comfortable space

Technical Parameters

• Engine Model: Cat® C4.4
• Maximum Digging Depth: 4,624 mm
• Maximum Dumping Height: 5,892 mm

Hitachi ZX125W-7 Wheeled Excavator

Key Specifications

• Operating Weight: 12,500 kg
• Bucket Capacity: 0.65 m³
• Engine: Isuzu CC-4BG1TC, rated power 110 kW
• Emission Standard: Complies with China Stage IV

Performance Features

• Fuel Consumption Reduction: 19% compared to Hitachi ZX125W-6
• Urea SCR System: Significantly reduces NOx emissions, meeting environmental requirements
• ConSite® OIL: Industry-first oil monitoring sensor, providing 24-hour oil status monitoring for preventive maintenance and extended machine life

Technical Parameters

• Engine Model: Isuzu CC-4BG1TC
• Maximum Torque: Information based on search results
• Hydraulic System: Includes one axial piston motor and two variable axial piston motors, with a maximum main pump flow rate based on search results

Develon DX125W Wheeled Excavator

Key Specifications

• Operating Weight: 12,300/11,500 kg
• Bucket Capacity: 0.5 m³
• Engine: Divalon DN03, rated power 81.6 kW at 2000 rpm
• Emission Standard: China Stage IV

Performance Features

• Maximum Traction Force: Information needed
• Bucket Digging Force - ISO: Information needed
• Standard Arm Digging Force - ISO: Information needed
• Swing Torque: Information needed
• Speed: Swing speed/rpm, travel speed 33.1/8.3/3.5 km/h
• Noise: Operator sound pressure level (ISO 6396:2008)/dB(A), average external sound pressure level (ISO 6395:2008)/dB(A)
• Gradeability: Information needed
• Ground Pressure: Information needed

Technical Parameters

• Engine Model: Divalon DN03
• Maximum Torque: Information needed
• Hydraulic System: Includes main pump type, maximum flow rate, cylinder size, etc.

Note: Some technical parameters for Divalon DX125W are missing and should be obtained for a complete overview.

Nowadays, many excavator manufacturers offer only a few wheeled excavator models, and some have even ceased production entirely. One major reason is the low demand for wheeled excavators. Additionally, the design and manufacturing processes for wheeled excavators are entirely different from those for tracked excavators, significantly increasing costs. This is why most wheeled excavators on the market are more expensive than tracked hydraulic excavators.

At Tiedou Used Excavators, you can find a wide range of affordable wheeled excavators, with various models and brands available. If you need a wheeled excavator, you can visit the Tiedou Used Excavator Market to inspect and test the machines.