The Excavator is a specialised digging operations machine used by International Rescue. Rescue operations involving the Excavator often include mine or cave collapses.
The Excavator is equipped with a powerful precision drill in the scoop containing the rock crushers that can cut through extremely tough rock and metal.
The rock cutter spins forward, scraping rock pieces into the scoop where they are crushed. The crushed rock and dust goes through some ducts and out two extraction nozzles at the rear of the vehicle.
Technical Data
- Length: 68 feet
- Power Source: 800 bhp high-compression engine
- Weight: 26 tons
- Width: 25 feet
The Excavator exiting Pod 5
Inside the Excavator
Trivia
- The Excavator's precision drill is made from Formula C30/1 Cahelium alloy. The Mole's drill bit is also constructed from this.
The Excavator In Action
Rock crusher in lowered position
Virgil lowering the scoop
Moving forward crushing rocks
The Excavator at work
Crushed rock and dust blown out of the ducts
With the crusher elevated, the drill bit starts to rotate
A hole is drilled into the cave
As the drill enters the cave water pours out through the ducts