What is the hardest thing to learn about excavating?
In the field of construction machinery, the operation of excavators (excavators) is both a technology and an art. Although it seems simple, it takes a long time of practice and experience to truly master its essence. So, what is the most difficult thing to learn about excavator? By analyzing hot topics and hot content across the Internet in the past 10 days, we have summarized the following key points and presented them through structured data.
1. Operation accuracy and coordination

The most difficult thing to master in excavator operation is often the accuracy and coordination of operation. Novices often cause the bucket to shake or move slowly due to unskilled movements, while veterans can complete complex movements smoothly. The following are common difficulties reported by netizens:
| Difficulty | Description | Solution suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Bucket control | Precisely control the bucket angle to avoid over-excavation or collision | Practice "drawing arcs" more often to simulate actual work scenarios |
| Walking and operating in sync | It is easy to lose balance if you operate the bucket while walking. | Practice stationary operations first, then gradually increase mobile training |
| compound movement coordination | Perform multiple actions such as digging, lifting, and turning at the same time | Break down movement exercises and combine them step by step |
2. Terrain Adaptation and Safety Awareness
The operating environment of the excavator is complex, and different terrains have completely different operating requirements. The following are the difficulties in terrain adaptation that have been hotly discussed recently:
| terrain type | Difficulty | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| soft mud | Easy to get stuck, unstable operation | Reduce large movements, put wooden boards under the tracks |
| Steep slope work | The fuselage is tilted and prone to rollover | Keep the center of gravity low and avoid sharp turns |
| narrow space | Limited rotation, easy to collide with surrounding objects | Plan the movement line in advance and use the forearm to fine-tune |
3. Equipment maintenance and fault diagnosis
Excavators are not only a matter of operation, but also difficult to perform daily maintenance and fault diagnosis. The following are maintenance topics that have been hotly discussed recently:
| maintenance items | FAQ | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | Oil temperature is too high and movement is slow | Change hydraulic oil regularly and check filter element |
| Track maintenance | Tracks are loose or worn | Adjust the tension to avoid eccentric wear |
| Electrical failure | Abnormal dashboard and difficulty starting | Check the wiring and battery to avoid short circuit |
4. Psychological quality and emergency response
There are many unexpected situations in excavator operations, and psychological quality directly affects operational safety. Recent popular cases show that the following situations are most challenging for drivers:
| emergencies | Coping methods | Mental training suggestions |
|---|---|---|
| Excavator tilts sideways | Stop the movement immediately and slowly adjust your center of gravity | Add tilt scenes to simulation training |
| Underground pipeline damage | Stop work and report for processing | Confirm the distribution of underground facilities before operation |
| severe weather operations | Reduce speed and increase safety distance | Special exercises for rainy days/nights |
Summary
The most difficult thing to learn for an excavator is not a single skill;Operation accuracy, terrain adaptation, equipment maintenance, psychological qualitycomprehensive ability. Through structured practice and continuous experience accumulation, bottlenecks can be gradually broken through. Recent popular discussions have also emphasized thatSimulation trainingandMaster-apprentice teachingIt is the key to improving efficiency. If you are a novice, you may wish to start with basic movements and gradually challenge complex scenes.
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