Machinery Insights: When to Use a Long Reach Digger?

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Machinery Insights When to Use a Long Reach
Digger?
A conventional excavator can only do so much on a
construction or mining job. A long reach digger,
however, is a game-changer when its time to
tackle those tough-to-reach places. Let's dig
into what makes these machines unique, when and
where theyre used, and why they're the go-to
machines on projects near seashores, riverbanks,
open-pit mines, and beyond.
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What Is a Long Reach Digger? A long reach digger,
sometimes called a long reach excavator or long
boom excavator, is a specialized piece of
equipment designed to handle tasks in
hard-to-reach areas. Unlike a conventional
excavator, it's all about the boom. The boom is
the long arm that extends your reach, and it's
precisely what makes a long reach digger special.
A KOBELCO SK850LC Long Reach Digger sea dredging
Imagine a conventional 8-meter boom excavator
weighing 50 tons. If you need to double its boom
reach to 16 meters, extra counterweight is added
at the rear to keep the machine stable. This
careful balance
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is crucial, preventing the digger from tipping
over when it's reaching out into uncharted
territory. Applications that Make the
Difference The beauty of the long reach digger
lies in its ability to access places conventional
excavators can only dream of. Here are some
applications where these machines truly
shine Demolition Ever needed to tear down a tall
structure without damaging nearby buildings? Long
reach diggers are your go-to. They can reach high
and take down structures piece by piece, keeping
the surroundings safe. Marine Works
Dredging When conducting projects close to a body
of water, you can't just plop an excavator down
on the shore. A long reach digger reaches out
over the water to remove silt, debris, and keep
the waterways flowing smoothly. This has been the
case when the Al Majaz Island in Sharjah was
constructed.
Quarrying Mining
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In quarries and mines, materials often lie deep
within the earth. A long reach digger reaches
down, extracts material, and ensures a safe
working environment. Embankments Jetty
Building Building protective embankments or
jetties near water bodies requires precision and
reach. Long reach diggers finish these projects
safely and more efficiently. Slope Finishing On
steep slopes, you can't have the digger too close
to the edge. A long reach digger lets you work
from a safe distance, ensuring the slope's
stability. Al Marwan Machinery's Customized Long
Reach Diggers As an example of how long reach
diggers are making a difference, weve gone the
extra mile to modify conventional excavators,
equipping them with long reach excavator booms.
These specialized booms were crafted in-house at
our workshop, using local resources and
high-tensile Hardox and Strenx steel for
durability.
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A Komatsu PC850 long reach digger fitted with a
21-meter boom and Jisung Jackhammer
The modified machines include models like KOBELCO
SK500, and SK850, the Komatsu PC300, PC400,
PC450, and PC850. These custom-made long reach
diggers open up a world of possibilities,
allowing for efficient, safe, and precise work in
challenging locations.
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A CAT 395 long reach excavator modified in-house
by Al Marwan
Long reach diggers might not be as well-known as
their standard counterparts, but they're quietly
revolutionizing how we tackle projects in
challenging locations. Whether it's demolition,
dredging, quarrying, or building embankments,
these machines extend our reach and make
difficult tasks more manageable. So, the next
time you're faced with a project near the
seashore, riverbanks, or open-pit mines, remember
that a long reach digger could be your solution.
With tens of long reach excavators available
regularly for rental and sale, weve got you
covered with specialized
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machinery solutions fit for your unique site
requirements. Discover our full range of long
boom excavators here.