The "Backhoe Killer"

Here in Sweden I think Hitachi and Volvo are the most used wheeled excavators. Mecalac is a rare brand. I think most are around 14 tons (14 000 kg) and pulls a carriage with different accessories, buckets and so on. The carriages also gives the possibility to collect and move dirt on, with its own hydraulic tilt for unloading, very convenient for use on paved roads inside towns. And of course these excvators have rotor tilt. These excavators primarilary have the advantage in the ease of transport (but not that fast) and very good capabilities compared to many other machines. The backdraw compared to tracked excavators is the lower stability and offroad capacity. Also it destroys the groundsurface more, in particular compared to steel tracks that can be really gentle on dry grounds. And the price of the wheeled excavators is higher, partly due to the more complicated layout with more controls. Our company have used Hitachi excavators with both steel tracks and wheels for more than a decade.

OMG that wheeled excavator needs a tilt-rotator with an eletro-hydraulic quick connect system so they don't have to get out of the cab to switch up powered accessories. Like Engcon or Steelwrist... Any time you don't have to get out of the cab to do a tool swap means you can start doing more tool swaps but spend more time doing actual work. Most of those tilt-rotators have a graple option that is like a big metal hand to pick up and move tools. Think of it like a mechanic, electrician, or plumber picking the right tool for a task rather that sitting there trying to make the shovel do every job... Use that pintle hitch to drag a small trailer, and now the machine is carrying its own tools and materials for a job.

It seems like Stanley is somewhat impressed! Another European brand to look at for the exclusivity is Menzi-Muck from Switzerland and their spider-excavators! But Mecalac from Annecy in France is definitely a very very nice and versatile brand!

MACALAC machine is beyond AWESOME!!! I ❤ this channel!!!

That isn't much different than my JCB 110w hydradig. The 110w goes 25mph. The 110w has the engine mounted in the chassis of the machine to lower the center of gravity and increase stability. Originally I didn't even want the 110w but I got in a package deal with a 3ts8t teleskid, they were both brand new and I had to buy both.

Perfect peace of equipment for hard surface use but I want to see that thing match an equivalent crawler in mud and soft ground.

JCB has a similar machine available in the states. It's called the Hydradig. 11ton machine. I have one, and it's the ultimate swiss army knife. It impresses me every day I run it.

Hell yeah I could see you using one of those in your fleet as well. Would work good for building retaining walls.

They need to make a garden tractor sized version. That would be fun.

there are diffrent brands with their version of spider excavators in Europe. Also many of those they attach "ENGCON Tiltrotator" wich is kind of handy too.

Such an interesting hybrid machine. Does the work of a skid steer, excavator, and backhoe. Save even more time by not trailering it from job site to job site. What’s not to like?

Me: Man that tree really leans out toward the road really hard. I'm gonna have to pull that sucker back away from the road. Township guy: Drops it right on the road across both lanes. Not a road closed sign within sight Zero F's given. Love it. That is a really neat piece of equipment.

I'm impressed and amazed all at the same time 😮 This is a big game changer!!! Thank you for all the great information, gentlemen ! And thank you Stan 👍

I think the JCB Hydrodig is just as versatile we have them fitted for pot hole repairs and other road works mainly utilities and flytip clean up and light roadside tree surgery

If you add an dump trailer to it. It would be the best storm debris cleanup crew. I know this because I did, it

I understand what are doing. Most people need this. But not my thing. To big of machine for me. Keep up the great work and God bless.

Just wondered what engine does it run?

Careful that excavator almost got sucked in to that chipper

Cotton top3 just finished getting a new Robotech grapple on his excavator. Amazing machine he uses for his tree work.

While they never put the stabilizers down, it did look kinda tippy. Also, I’d like to see wheeled units for the smaller mini ex’s. These would be perfect for personal property or small contractors!