Utilizing a Concept Excavator to Minimize Development Time

A multipronged approach of field testing, endurance testing, and laboratory testing was used during development of an excavator. Extensive application of a concept vehicle was used to meet increasing pressure on development groups to minimize time and money, and meet their objective of developing a safe, reliable, productive, profitable, and salable product.

The vehicle was also used to further define the application spectrum, structural loadings, performance, reliability, and serviceability.