Excavator Buying Guide

Not all excavators will suit your needs. Use the following tips to make finding your perfect match easier - or visit Arnold's Inc to get expert recommendations tailored to your unique situation. Our heavy equipment dealership proudly serves those throughout Minnesota.

Start with the Excavator Size

A great place to start your search is with the excavator's size, which needs to be compatible with a few different things.

First, consider the work site. Think about the smallest space that the excavator needs to fit inside, such as fitting through a fence gate.

Second, consider the project. If you'll be lifting a large amount of heavy materials, you'll need a big excavator that can safely handle all of that weight.

Third, consider the storage space. The excavator will need to go somewhere when it is not in use, after all. Think about where the excavator will be stored and how much available space there is for another piece of equipment.

Research Excavator Attachments

One great advantage of excavators is that they can often be paired with equipment attachments. Some attachments offer improved efficiency compared to the standard excavator's work potential. Other attachments empower the excavator to take on an entirely new task, which boosts its versatility.

Either way, spend some time researching the potential excavator attachments and determining whether they would suit your needs. Once you know any specific attachments you'll want to buy, you can be sure to purchase an excavator that can handle that type of attachment.

Evaluate Your Finances

Look over your finances and determine what you can realistically spend on an excavator. If you plan on using financing (which our dealership does offer), figure out a realistic monthly payment that will work with your budget.

Ready to explore excavators for sale? Check out the selection at Arnold's Inc. See our available models online or at our Minnesota dealerships.