Excavator
Construction & Infrastructure

Excavator

19th century onward

An excavator positions a digging attachment from a rotating upper structure. Modern hydraulic versions coordinate boom, stick and bucket movements to dig, lift and place material.

About this artifact

An excavator positions a digging attachment from a rotating upper structure. Modern hydraulic versions coordinate boom, stick and bucket movements to dig, lift and place material.

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Image: Excavator_Postiguet_Beach_2.jpg
Creator: kallerna
License: CC BY-SA 4.0

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