CAT CLASS: HQ-10199

Up to 30,000 lb Wheeled Excavator

Up to 30,000 lb wheeled excavators are compact, self-propelled machines designed to drive between work points on pavement without requiring a trailer. With operating weights from 5,900 to 14,268 kg, they combine the mobility of rubber tires with excavation capability for urban utility and municipal repair tasks. This is the smallest rung on the wheeled excavator ladder, sitting below the 30,000–45,000 lb Wheeled Excavator class.

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Spécifications clés

Spécification	Plage typique	Signification
Operating weight	13,007–31,456 lb (5,900–14,268 kg)	Defines transport requirements and surface loading on city streets and sidewalks.
Engine power	56.3–108.6 hp	Sufficient for auxiliary hydraulics and travel speeds up to road-legal limits in some jurisdictions.
Max dig depth	12.8–16.3 ft (3.9–5.0 m)	Reaches most utility lines and storm drains in municipal infrastructure.

Comment choisir

This size is appropriate when the machine must travel under its own power on city streets between excavation sites—eliminating the need for a lowboy or trailer—and when digging depths remain within 16.3 ft. Typical applications include urban water main repair, gas line installation, and municipal storm drain work where the crew relocates multiple times per shift. When projects involve deeper excavation, heavier demolition attachments, or extended reach beyond 16.3 ft, the 30,000–45,000 lb Wheeled Excavator class offers greater dig depth and breakout force. Machines in this lightest class maximize maneuverability in congested urban environments and minimize pavement loading on sensitive surfaces.

Ce que cette taille peut gérer

Urban water main and sewer lateral repair with frequent relocation on city streets
Municipal storm drain cleanout and manhole installation in residential neighborhoods
Gas and electric utility trenching along roadways where trailer transport is impractical
Sidewalk and curb replacement requiring travel between multiple short-duration dig sites
Pavement cutting and utility exposure for telecommunications fiber installation
Landscaping and irrigation trenching on large commercial campuses with paved pathways

Sécurité et opération

Operators must verify machine width, height, and weight comply with local road-travel regulations before driving on public streets
Outriggers or stabilizers are typically deployed during digging to prevent tipover, especially when working near excavation edges
Tire pressure and tread condition require regular inspection, as machines operate both on pavement and in excavated areas with debris
Blade or dozer attachments at the front provide additional stability and backfill capability but affect transport width and visibility

Transport et logistique

Machines in this class often drive to the job site under their own power, using public roads where local regulations permit
When trailered, operating weights of 5,900–14,268 kg require a tandem-axle equipment trailer rated for appropriate gross capacity
Rubber tires eliminate track damage to finished pavement and allow self-loading onto trailers via integrated ramps

Alimentation

Diesel fuel tank capacity typically ranges from 20–40 gallons, supporting a full day of intermittent excavation and travel
Machines are fully self-contained with no external power requirements beyond refueling
Auxiliary hydraulic circuits supply power for breakers, augers, and other attachments directly from the engine-driven hydraulic pump

Questions fréquentes

What differentiates a wheeled excavator from a tracked excavator in this weight class?

Wheeled excavators use rubber tires for road travel and rapid repositioning on paved surfaces without a trailer, while tracked excavators in the same weight class offer better flotation on soft ground and steeper slope capability but require trailering between sites.

Can machines in this class legally drive on public roads?

Road-travel legality depends on local and state regulations governing equipment width, weight, lighting, and maximum speed. Many machines in this class are equipped with travel lights, turn signals, and speeds up to 20–25 mph to comply with municipal codes, but operators must verify specific jurisdictional requirements.

When does a project require stepping up to the 30,000–45,000 lb Wheeled Excavator class?

The heavier class becomes necessary when dig depths exceed 16.3 ft, when breakout force for hardpan or rock is insufficient, or when the machine must handle larger demolition or material-handling attachments that exceed the lift capacity of compact models.

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Modèle	Poids en service	Profondeur d’excavation max	Portée max	Puissance moteur
Wacker Neuson EW65	14,268 lb (6,472 kg)	12.8 ft (3.9 m)	-	56 hp
JCB Hydradig 110W	24,361 lb (11,050 kg)	14.5 ft (4.4 m)	-	109 hp
Hitachi ZX95W-7	21,616 lb (9,805 kg)	-	-	74 hp
Wacker Neuson EW100	24,780 lb (11,240 kg)	16.3 ft (5.0 m)	-	-
XCMG XE60WD	13,007 lb (5,900 kg)	-	-	57 hp