As a business, it’s always important to stick to the budget while also meeting theallocated timeline for a project.
In the earthmoving sector, having a cost-effective machine that ensures productivity and safety on site should be a main priority. But how can you be sure your equipment will do the job effectively while maximising ROI?
With large mining excavators, operational efficiency is critical and comes down to the machine’s features. Here, we will explore these features in detail and highlight why they prove cost-effective for your mining, demolition, forestry, and earthmoving tasks.
What are the key features of large mining excavators to look out for?
Quality
Whether you are buying an excavator or prefer to rent one, it is a significant investment, with costs either upfront or spread out over time. Choosing high-quality equipment from a leading manufacturer is essential to minimise the need for regular repairs and ensure longevity. A servicing and maintenance program is always encouraged, although reputable brands typically provide extensive warranties to give customers additional peace of mind that their machine will last for longer.
Performance
Another feature to look for in a large-scale excavator is the machine’s flexibility. Many excavators come with a multitude of attachments – grapplers, rippers, breakers, and buckets – allowing them to perform specific applications on sites depending on the project requirements using just one machine. The more versatile the excavator, the more tasks you can complete with a minimum investment.
Efficiency
When your excavator can handle more with each load, you’re saving time with every lift and that soon adds up when moving large quantities of earth from A to B. Even fuel use reduces dramatically when your equipment moves less on a site. Look for an excavator to buy or rent with a large load capacity, and you will benefit from its efficiency in multiple ways, driving down overall project costs.
Safety
Sizeable machinery, like an excavator, plays a big role in site safety. While safety in part comes down to the machine operator and onsite safety processes, the equipment itself warrants some consideration. Safety features such as lock pins, load limits, and track optimisation all help to prevent accidents when using the equipment; this is critical on mining sites.
How can these excavator features maximise ROI?
As you might expect, the excavator features mentioned ensure you have a machine you can trust to operate effectively for longer and in the safest way. Yet with critical equipment comes a significant cost, and you must be able to demonstrate ROI to justify the investment.
Here’s how to do it.
1. Labour Cost Reduction:
Due to their top-notch quality and high performance, these excavators are designed to handle heavy loads efficiently. Using large excavators reduces the need for additional machinery and labour, resulting in significant cost savings over time. Instead of using multiple smaller excavators that may take longer to complete tasks, a single large excavator can tackle the job more quickly and effectively, thereby increasing workflow and productivity.
2. Equipment Warranties:
As well as giving you peace of mind if and when a machine should fail, the warranty tells you how much trust the manufacturer places in their own products. These warranties ensure that the machines perform reliably on-site and offer peace of mind to the buyers. With s secure warranty on each machine purchased, you are protecting your investment and reducing the risk of unexpected costs for repair or replacement. That means minimum downtime and maximum return on investment.
3. Versatile Attachments:
Applications in the mining industry are vast. Having a single excavator that can perform multiple functions to suit the application can save costs on the initial outlay and over time. Using a multi-faceted excavator customised in line with the job requirements means less cost per project and a faster ROI.
A leading brand for cost-effective large mining excavators: SANY
YELLO Equipment™ understands the importance of sticking to your budget and meeting productive timelines for your project. For this reason, we partner with leading manufacturer SANY. Their large excavators have been carefully selected for their versatility, functionality and cost-saving capabilities.
SANY SY305H: With remarkable productivity, the SANY SY305H has been designed to support your needs without compromise. With a notable engine power of 212kw per 2000 rpm, this machine can supply your worksite with efficient performance for a range of different applications. Weighing 31,500kg, this enormous machine is one of the biggest available in our fleet.
SANY SY365H: The great balance of power, fuel efficiency and speed, enables this remarkable machine to run in a range of diverse applications. With a massive digging depth of 7050mm and gross power of 212kw per 2000 rpm, this machine is the mining tool that ticks all the boxes.
SANY SY500H: With a perfect balance of power and precision, this mighty machine can move copious amounts of materials efficiently and quickly for all involved. Thanks to its easily removable parts, this machine can be transported effortlessly to and from the site for all your construction needs.
Final Words
Overall, the cost-effective features of large mining excavators, such as labour cost reduction, secure warranties, and diverse applications with attachments, contribute to maximizing ROI. These features enable increased productivity, reduced labour costs, minimised downtime, and enhanced versatility, improving efficiency and profitability for your mining operations.
SANY has developed an impressive fleet of material handler excavators for the global market, offering world-class configurations and high performance to move the earth successfully. The range offered by YELLO Equipment™ is suited to many diverse tasks and requirements, with various optional attachments to fulfil all your projects.
Simply put, YELLO™ and SANY are ready to lift your loads and your business.
Want to discuss SANY products? Contact our friendly team today.