Bobcat.(Equipment spotlight: Zero Tail Swing Excavators)

Underground Construction,  April, 2008  

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The 418 compact excavator with zero tail swing, which replaces the model 316, has an operating weight of 2,593 pounds and a dig depth of 6 feet. Pilot-operated joysticks control the 418 excavator. Standard pattern joystick and ISO operation through a control pattern selector valve are available. For tight work areas, the undercarriage retracts to less than 28 inches. The TOPS folds down so that the excavator can travel through a standard-size doorway and work in interior jobsites. ...

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