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Synopsis
After acquiring a small local civil engineering contracting firm, it is anticipated and
identified that there will be increased in the volume of jobs for water services related work
and small road works. In order to position the company competitively in this anticipated
increase demand to undertake the job from the Developer/Service Provider, the company
need to consider the purchase of suitable new excavation equipment for the new growth
sector.
Factors In Consideration Of Selecting The Suitable Excavation Equipment.
1) Establish the nature of excavation (ie bulk excavation or trench excavation)
2) Productivity
3) Versatility
4) Durability
5) Mobility
6) Economic life span
7) Fuel and Maintenance Cost
8) Purchasing cost
9) Full control of plant
Suitable Excavation Equipments To Be Considered For New Targeted Sector
1) Multi-purpose wheel excavator (JCB type) - see Attachment 1 for technical and
performance specifications
The wheel excavator is speedy and having the mobility to hop from job to job and thus
saving time especially in built-up environment. It is multi-purpose as the front attachment
can be switched to various bucket sizes (width ranging from 600mm to 1200mm). Its triple
articulate boom gives the flexibility of dipper lengths to match the required reach, lift
capacity and tearout. It is suitable for trench excavation of various width and depth.
However, due to certain road requirements imposed by the local authorities, the excavator
is not allowed to travel on the public road for safety reason.
2) Large Output Tracked Backactors (Backhoes)
