Mini excavators are compact machines used for a variety of construction projects, and despite their size, they are very efficient for big works. They are most commonly called compact excavators and are much cheaper and smaller than the big excavators. The mini excavators offer identical capacity and efficiency like the big excavators and their usage for demolition or utility works is constantly increasing. However, the mini excavators are more efficient for excavating and digging in narrow spaces where the larger excavators cannot access. But the specifications of the mini excavators varies depending on the manufacturer. One popular excavator manufacturer is Yanmar.
Yanmar is a well-known manufacturer of construction equipment with experience of more than 100 years. However, Yanmar entered the construction industry in 1967 and quickly gained a world-wide reputation for its top-quality excavators. The Yanmar excavators were presented in 1968, and today they are some of the finest on the market. Resistant and powerful, the Yanmar excavators come in two series: ViO and SV Yanmar excavators. The main difference between these two series is that the SV Yanmar excavators allow minimal tail swing, while the ViO Yanmar excavators don’t. However, both series are known as extremely efficient, productive and reliable machines.
The Yanmar excavators quickly became a number one choice for many construction companies around the world. The most popular model from all Yanmar excavators is the Yanmar B37. It is a mini excavator with a three-cylinder Yanmar 3TNE88 diesel engine that provides 27 horsepower and 21 kW. The Yanmar B37 features a two-speed transmission, and its maximum operating weight is 3.3 tons. The whole unit weights around 3400 kg, but this varies depending on additional attachments.
The B37 comes with a comfy cabin, a boom and a variety of attachments. The operator’s cabin can rotate for 360 degrees, providing the operators excellent view on the job site. The tracks can be made either from rubber or steel, and the B37 is capable to operate on any surface or floor type. The Yanmar B37 is commonly equipped with a 120-cm backfill blade and an adjustable 40/90 boom swing with a 21-tooth bucket, so its digging depth is up to 4 meters. The attachments are the primary source of action, and few of them come as standard features.
