Excavators are a staple for job sites when it comes to digging, lifting, and moving hefty amounts of dirt and soil. These diesel-powered, earth-moving vehicles can be easily identified by their arm, bucket, rotating cab, moveable tracks, and size. 

There are many different brands of excavators, each offering its own level of power and versatility. We have compiled a list and ranked the some famous brands of excavators. 

1. Caterpillar

Caterpillar is one of the highest-ranked excavator companies, with a significant share in the global market. Headquartered in Illinois, Caterpillar excavators are versatile and deliver top performance. Incredibly durable and utilizing the latest safety and technological features, these excavators also provide excellent fuel efficiency.

2. Volvo

Volvo, a subsidiary of the carmaker, is also well known for its construction equipment and is one of the most popular excavator manufacturers.

Volvo began offering excavators in 1991, after the acquisition of Åkermans Verkstad AB, and by 2016 began to introduce concepts for the next generation of heavy equipment machines including cable-electric and fully electric excavators. 

Designed with advanced hydraulics, Volvo excavators are known for their superior comfort and versatile control, as well as their fuel efficiency. 

3. Komatsu

Komatsu is a multinational company specializing in construction and mining equipment. With headquarters in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, the company is the second-largest manufacturer of construction equipment.

From mini excavators all the way up to mining excavators, Komatsu is known for its efficiency, with fast cycle times, multifunctional motions, precise bucket movements, and exceptional lifting capabilities. These excavators are also technologically advanced, with 3 GPS systems, and other technologically forward features. 

4. Sany

Sany Heavy industries began in 1989, initially as a small welding company. Over the course of three decades, the company has grown from a four-man show to a multi-billion dollar heavy equipment manufacturer with facilities around the world. 

Sany excavators are built with versatility, safety, and performance in mind. With a range of excavators, from mini to compact to medium to large, Sany excavators are equipped with the latest technologies to reduce cost, increase productivity, and maximize efficiency.