Trench Excavation
Planning and Estimating Production Rates
Hydraulic Excavator
| Task / Description | Slow | Ave | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3m³ bucket, Sand/Soil | 5.6 m³/hr - 7.32 yd³/hr | 7.1 m³/hr - 9.29 yd³/hr | 8.2 m³/hr - 10.73 yd³/hr |
| 0.3m³ bucket, Gravel Beds | 4.8 m³/hr - 6.28 yd³/hr | 6.1 m³/hr - 7.98 yd³/hr | 7.3 m³/hr - 9.55 yd³/hr |
| 0.3m³ bucket, Clay/Chalk | 4.8 m³/hr - 6.28 yd³/hr | 6.1 m³/hr - 7.98 yd³/hr | 7.1 m³/hr - 9.29 yd³/hr |
| 0.3m³ bucket, Hard Ground | 9.7 m³/hr - 12.69 yd³/hr | 5.4 m³/hr - 7.06 yd³/hr | 6.4 m³/hr - 8.37 yd³/hr |
| 0.4m³ bucket, Sand/Soil | 20.5 m³/hr - 26.81 yd³/hr | 25.0 m³/hr - 32.70 yd³/hr | 29.2 m³/hr - 38.19 yd³/hr |
| 0.4m³ bucket, Gravel Beds | 18.2 m³/hr - 23.81 yd³/hr | 22.2 m³/hr - 29.04 yd³/hr | 26.0 m³/hr - 34.02 yd³/hr |
| 0.4m³ bucket, Clay/Chalk | 18.2 m³/hr - 23.81 yd³/hr | 22.2 m³/hr - 29.04 yd³/hr | 26.0 m³/hr - 34.02 yd³/hr |
| 0.4m³ bucket, Hard Ground | 17.0 m³/hr - 22.24 yd³/hr | 20.0 m³/hr - 26.16 yd³/hr | 23.4 m³/hr - 30.60 yd³/hr |
| 0.5m³ bucket, Sand/Soil | 26.0 m³/hr - 34.01 yd³/hr | 28.6 m³/hr - 37.47 yd³/hr | 33.1 m³/hr - 43.29 yd³/hr |
| 0.5m³ bucket, Gravel Beds | 26.3 m³/hr - 34.40 yd³/hr | 28.6 m³/hr - 37.47 yd³/hr | 33.2 m³/hr - 43.43 yd³/hr |
| 0.5m³ bucket, Clay/Chalk | 26.3 m³/hr - 34.40 yd³/hr | 28.6 m³/hr - 37.47 yd³/hr | 33.2 m³/hr - 43.43 yd³/hr |
| 0.5m³ bucket, Hard Ground | 22.7 m³/hr - 29.70 yd³/hr | 25.0 m³/hr - 32.70 yd³/hr | 28.8 m³/hr - 37.67 yd³/hr |
Excavate and Board Trench
| Task / Description | Slow | Ave | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5-1.5m deep, < 2.0m wide | 3.3 m²/hr - 3.95 yd²/hr | 4.5 m²/hr - 5.38 yd²/hr | 6.8 m²/hr - 8.13 yd²/hr |
| 1.5-3.0m deep, < 2.0m wide | 3.0 m²/hr - 3.59 yd²/hr | 4.2 m²/hr - 5.02 yd²/hr | 6.5 m²/hr - 7.77 yd²/hr |
| 3.0-4.5m deep, < 2.0m wide | 2.7 m²/hr - 3.23 yd²/hr | 4.0 m²/hr - 4.78 yd²/hr | 6.0 m²/hr - 7.18 yd²/hr |
| 0.5-1.5m deep, > 2.0m wide | 6.6 m²/hr - 7.90 yd²/hr | 7.1 m²/hr - 8.50 yd²/hr | 8.8 m²/hr - 10.52 yd²/hr |
| 1.5-3.0m deep, > 2.0m wide | 6.2 m²/hr - 7.41 yd²/hr | 6.7 m²/hr - 8.01 yd²/hr | 9.2 m²/hr - 11.00 yd²/hr |
| 3.0-4.5m deep, > 2.0m wide | 5.8 m²/hr - 6.94 yd²/hr | 6.2 m²/hr - 7.41 yd²/hr | 10.5 m²/hr - 12.56 yd²/hr |
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