I want to thank everyone for your help in buying our two dozers, we are building levies, so opted for a couple of low hour D5G-LGP's, one is laser equipped. Now, I need some advice on Excavators.
We are building a lot of canals and want to stick with Cat just because of parts in Cambodia. We will be digging in heavy, wet clay, no rocks. I have to decide on a Cat 325BL or a Cat 330BL. The 330BL has about a 10.5 liter engine and about 12 ton more weight, I'm sure it will dig a lot more as the 325 has a 6.6 Liter engine and about 65 fewer hp. But, I am sure it will consume less fuel and is a lot easier to move around. My question for you is that of cost per moving a cubic yard. Assume labor is a minimal factor, so it is basically a question of diesel per yard. Which do you feel would be a better choice? How about maintenance and durability, assuming both are in same condition to begin with?
Thanks in advance!
We are building a lot of canals and want to stick with Cat just because of parts in Cambodia. We will be digging in heavy, wet clay, no rocks. I have to decide on a Cat 325BL or a Cat 330BL. The 330BL has about a 10.5 liter engine and about 12 ton more weight, I'm sure it will dig a lot more as the 325 has a 6.6 Liter engine and about 65 fewer hp. But, I am sure it will consume less fuel and is a lot easier to move around. My question for you is that of cost per moving a cubic yard. Assume labor is a minimal factor, so it is basically a question of diesel per yard. Which do you feel would be a better choice? How about maintenance and durability, assuming both are in same condition to begin with?
Thanks in advance!
