Excavator Attachments

Excavators are impressive pieces of machinery that can be made even more versatile thanks to the power of attachments. These get added to your equipment so that it can handle a wider range of tasks. Below we cover some of the most common excavator attachments. If you want more information or want to purchase some, visit FMI Equipment. Our dealership is located in Spokane Valley, Washington.

Mulcher

A mulcher relies on a spinning rotor and blades to shred shrubs, trees, and other types of plant debris. This can be an efficient way to clean up tree debris off of a roadside or to keep foliage from growing too much.

Auger

When you need to dig a large number of holes, you don't want to do it by hand. That can be back-breaking and incredibly time-consuming work. A much better option is to use the auger excavator attachment. It allows you to dig deep holes quickly so that you can get your trees and shrubs planted. They can also be useful on construction sites anytime you need cylindrical holes created.

Bucket

This is usually the most common excavator attachment. A bucket is equipped to move material around with ease. Use it to create deep and wide holes from a stationary position. Or use it to scrape and level ground. They are often used in construction sites for tasks such as setting foundations. But they can also be useful for landscaping private property.

Hydraulic Hammer

This excavator attachment is able to turn concrete and stone to rubble. They are a sort of higher power jackhammer that can break up hard surfaces and materials. You can even use it to pierce through frozen ground that is making it hard for your other equipment or attachments to be effective.

Grapple Bucket

A grappler uses two sets of long lines that can close or open, much like a hand or mouth. They offer the standard scooping power you can find in your average excavator bucket with one key difference. These are skilled at moving materials that cannot be easily loaded or hauled, such as longs. They can also be useful in cleaning up junkyards, scrap yards, and demolition sites. Their ability to grasp oddly shaped material make them a great fit for these types of job sites.

Dozer Blade

There are plenty of cases where you need the scraping power of a bulldozer, but don't need the high level of power that equipment provides. You might not want to spend the money buying or renting a bulldozer, but that doesn't mean you can't get the scraping and leveling power of one. All you need is a dozer blade excavator attachment. You'll be able to use your excavator to easily scrape and level ground. This works best for job sites that are small to medium in size. It may be harder to have the efficiency you need on a large-scale construction job site, but it can still be done.

We hope you found this guide helpful. Of course, these are only a few of the many excavator attachment options on the market. If you have any questions or want to explore your options, head over to FMI Equipment. Our expert staff is happy to chat with you and help you find the perfect excavator attachments for your needs. Tell us about your budget and project needs and we can make tailored suggestions. Stop by and visit us near Coeur d'Alene, ID, and Spokane, WA today!