# Excavator

Excavators are machines that dig deep into the ground. They have a long arm and a big bucket.

- **Category:** [Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/vehicles)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Also known as:** Backhoe, Digger, Trackhoe

![Excavator](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771424213/objects/5186.jpg)

## Appearance

The Excavator is a large, powerful vehicle, often seen in bright yellow or orange, that moves on chunky metal tracks instead of wheels. It has a cabin that can spin all the way around, and a long, jointed arm with a big scoop at the end.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Animalia

## Interesting facts

- Excavators can swap their bucket for many tools, like hammers, grapples, or tree cutters!
- Some giant excavators are so big, they can scoop up an entire car in one go!
- Special underwater excavators can work deep below the surface to build bridges or clear riverbeds!
- The first excavator was powered by steam, not diesel, over 150 years ago!

## Special abilities

- **Spinning Top Cab:** Its entire cab and boom can spin 360 degrees on a slewing ring, letting it work in any direction without moving its tracks.
- **Tracked Traction:** Excavators use tough, wide tracks instead of wheels, allowing them to travel over very rough or soft ground with ease.

## Measurements & details

- **Length:** 9 m
- **Weight:** 20000 kg
- **Speed:** 8 km/h
- **Fuel Type:** Diesel
- **Passenger Capacity:** 1

## Traits

- [Construction Vehicle](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/construction-vehicle): Describes species that actively modify their environment, such as digging, building, or moving substrate.
- [Off-Road](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/off-road): Off-road objects or vehicles are designed to operate effectively on unpaved terrain, including dirt, gravel, sand, mud, and rocks.
- [Tracked](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/tracked): Describes species that possess a continuous band of material, often for locomotion over varied terrain.
- [Hauler](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/hauler): Describes species that transport objects or other organisms by dragging or carrying them.
- [Wheeled](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wheeled): Describes species exhibiting circular or wheel-like structures primarily used for movement or rotation.

## Collections

- [Land Vehicles](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/land-vehicles)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Explore with care and ask an adult if you’re unsure what to do.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify Excavator?

Compare body shape, wheel layout, how it moves and what equipment it carries. What a vehicle does is often clearer than its exact maker or model. Vehicle Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How long is Excavator?

9 m

### How much does Excavator weigh?

20000 kg

### How fast can Excavator move?

8 km/h

### What fuel does Excavator use?

Diesel

### How many passengers can Excavator carry?

1

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Source: [Excavator: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/excavator)