Excavators in road works: how choosing the right machine can make a difference

Excavators are essential tools for the construction and maintenance of roads, capable of dealing with operations that require strength, precision and adaptability. However, choosing the right excavator model is crucial to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the intervention. In this context, opting for the rental of the excavator offers a unique opportunity to optimise the work, allowing for flexibility and convenience in adapting to different situations.

Space optimisation and traffic management

In many cases, carrying out roadwork, whether it involves limited tasks or larger areas, means dealing with particular and less-than-ideal working conditions, such as when operating in urban environments or on busy roads. 

For example, it may happen that one is forced to work in tight spaces and close to busy areas, all situations that can significantly affect operational efficiency.

It is precisely in these cases that the choice of the right excavator is decisive to guarantee work effectiveness and performance efficiency: the ideal solution is one that combines compactness, high manoeuvrability and adequate hydraulic force in the same machine.

Alayan offers a varied range of rental mini excavators that meet these needs, ensuring excellent performance in small spaces and congested areas, thanks to the reduced footprint of the machines, while reducing the potential disruptions caused by traffic.

Adaptation to different types of terrain

The characteristics of the terrain to be worked on play a crucial role in identifying the ideal excavator. In this context, the evaluation of the type of traction comes into play: generally, for some surfaces, the tracked system is recommended; for others, the rubberised type.

This choice also has important effects in terms of mobility, speed, stability, and load capacity.

The wheeled excavator is more agile and faster on hard or paved surfaces (which is why it is particularly useful for tasks that require movement over medium to long distances, such as highway interventions). However, it can present challenges on muddy or soft terrains, as well as show less stability on uneven or sloped ground. On solid surfaces, it offers good manoeuvrability and significant load capacity.

At Alayan, it is possible to choose from various models of wheeled excavators with different load capacities and weights, such as excavators in the 80 q–119 q class or more powerful machines ranging from 120 q to 170 q.

Unlike the wheeled excavator, the tracked excavator is the optimal solution for use on difficult, uneven, or muddy terrains. In addition, it offers greater stability during work, thanks to the distribution of weight on the tracks: this makes it ideal for excavation operations on unstable terrain or slopes. For these reasons, it is often used in heavy construction sites.

Alayan’s rental range of tracked excavators meets various needs, with models from the 120 q to 170 q class and the higher class from 171 q to 230 q, as well astriple-arm excavators for specific and particular digging requirements.

The conditions of the terrain can vary significantly during roadwork, requiring the use of different and specialized excavators and accessories.

Renting allows you to choose the right equipment for each type of terrain and operation.

The right combination of excavator and equipment: the winning key

Another crucial aspect in evaluating the equipment for road interventions is the correct combination of the excavator model with the specific attachment.

With the right machine and accessory setup, roadwork can be carried out with precision, safety, and efficiency, taking advantage of the excavator’s powerful hydraulics and ensuring optimal results.

Alayan offers a wide range of equipment for the various operations involved in roadwork.

For example, different types of buckets depending on the needs: such as rock buckets for working on compact terrain, gridded buckets, reinforced-tooth buckets for digging and removing difficult materials with greater ease.

Additionally, hydraulic breakers are available for demolishing concrete structures, asphalt, rocks, or other hard materials, drum milling machines, tilting planers for removing the surface layer of asphalt or concrete, and disc mills suitable for trenching and utility works.

The advantages of renting with Alayan

Choosing to hire Alayan to carry out road works means having access to a fleet of modern and functional machines and equipment, without having to bear the costs of purchase, maintenance, and related responsibilities. Renting allows you to adapt to the specific needs of each project quickly, always choosing the most suitable equipment.

Alayan not only offers machines but also provides a complete solution for the success of your road projects, with the benefit of initial consultancy support and continuous assistance throughout the rental period.