Bucket Wheel Excavator
1. Versatile Application: Suitable for excavation, loading, leveling, and debris cleaning, meeting diverse construction needs.
2. High Stability: The reinforced chassis and balanced weight distribution ensure stable operation even on uneven ground.
3. Comfortable Cab: Spacious, noise-free cab with adjustable seat and ergonomic controls, reducing operator fatigue during long working hours.
4. Strong Adaptability: Can work normally in harsh environments such as high temperature, low temperature and humidity.
5. Advanced Control System: Equipped with intelligent control panel, realizing precise operation and improving work efficiency.
6. Durable Structure: High-quality steel frame and wear-resistant components extend the service life of the equipment.
A multi-functional wheeled excavator equipped with various quickly switchable attachments, covering multiple operation modes such as crushing, log grabbing, cleaning, and trenching. One equipment can meet the needs of multiple scenarios such as municipal renovation, garden transformation, and road maintenance, eliminating the need for frequent equipment replacement, effectively improving construction efficiency and reducing equipment investment costs.
High-Capacity Bucket Wheel Excavators: Leading Continuous Surface Mining
Maximize your mining throughput with our state-of-the-art bucket wheel excavator for sale. As the industry standard for continuous surface mining, our BWE systems are engineered for the high-volume extraction of lignite, overburden, and soft-to-medium minerals. By replacing traditional batch-processing fleets with a single, uninterrupted material flow, our bucket wheel excavators deliver unmatched operational efficiency, lower energy consumption, and a significantly reduced cost per ton for large-scale mining operations.
Product Overview
Our Bucket Wheel Excavator (BWE) series is a specialized, crawler-mounted continuous digging system designed for massive earthmoving tasks. Featuring a large-diameter rotating wheel equiped with heavy-duty, wear-resistant buckets, the machine excises material from the mine face and transfers it directly to a system of integrated conveyors. Designed for 2026’s smart mine requirements, our BWEs support autonomous navigation and remote monitoring, ensuring that your extraction process remains consistent, safe, and highly productive in the most demanding environments.
Applications
1. Urban park construction and renovation
2. Street tree planting and transplanting
3. Urban garbage clearing and transportation
4. Municipal facility demolition and reconstruction
5. City square construction and upgrading
Key Features & Benefits
Continuous Material Flow: Unlike discontinuous excavators, the BWE provides a constant supply of material to downstream conveyor belts, eliminating the idle time associated with truck loading.
Eco-Efficient Power System: Powered by a high-voltage electric drive, our systems reduce carbon emissions and energy costs by up to 50% compared to diesel-powered truck-and-shovel operations.
Advanced Cutting Edge: Buckets are fitted with high-manganese steel teeth and reinforced wear plates, specifically designed to handle lignite, marl, and compacted clay with minimal downtime for maintenance.
Smart Automation Integration: Equipped with 3-D laser face scanning and real-time load monitoring to optimize cutting paths and prevent structural overstressing.
Minimal Site Congestion: One BWE replaces dozens of haul trucks, creating a safer, cleaner, and more organized mine site with significantly reduced traffic risks.
Parameters
Basicparameters of the whole machine | Total weight | 3600 kg |
Shipping length | 4530 mm | |
Total height during transportation | 2750 mm | |
Transport width | 1600 mm | |
Tire center distance | 2210 mm | |
Counterweight ground clearance | 883 mm | |
Number of tires | 8-650 | |
Boom length | 2400 mm | |
Stick length | 1200 mm | |
Working Range | Max. Digging Height | 3840 mm |
Max. Dumping Height | 3050 mm | |
Max. Digging Depth | 2100 mm | |
Max. Digging radius | 4300 mm | |
Minimum radius of gyration | 1250 mm | |
Maximum lifting upper/lower | 400/300 mm | |
Dynamical System | Model | LD490 |
Power | 34 kW | |
Cooling method | Inline four-cylinder water-cooled direct injection | |
Hydraulic System | Operating Pressure | 22 MPa |
Rotary motor | Plunger | |
Main pump | Variable plunger | |
Performance Parameter | Bucket Capacity | 0.26 m³ |
Maximum digging force | 55.6 kN | |
Travel speed | 2.2 km/h | |
Unit swing speed | 9-11 r/min | |
Hydraulic oil capacity | 75 L | |
Hydraulic tank capacity | 60 L |
Packaging & Shipping
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Customer Visit
Why Us
Choosing our BWE systems means securing a long-term technical partnership focused on your mine’s profitability:
Custom Engineering: We don’t provide off-the-shelf solutions; every BWE is custom-built to your specific geological survey and production targets.
Precision Manufacturing: Utilizing ultra-high-strength structural steel and premium global components for the gearbox and hydraulics.
Expert Commissioning: Our global team of engineers supervises the modular assembly and on-site testing to ensure a seamless transition to full production.
Reliable Support: We have over 20 years of experience in continuous mining, providing the stability and expertise required for billion-dollar mining investments.
Service & After-Sales Support
We understand that BWE uptime is non-negotiable. Our standardized service package includes:
1-Year Comprehensive Warranty: Full coverage for all structural and mechanical components.
Free Replacement Parts: During the warranty period, we provide all necessary spare parts free of charge to ensure zero financial surprise.
Lifetime Online Technical Guidance: Our expert engineers are available 24/7 via remote diagnostics and video support to provide operational guidance and troubleshooting for the life of the machine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What type of ground is suitable for a Bucket Wheel Excavator?
A: BWEs are most efficient in unconsolidated materials such as soft soil, sand, gravel, and soft rock (lignite, clay). For harder formations, we offer specialized high-torque wheels with reinforced cutting teeth.
Q: How do you transport such a massive machine to remote mines?
A: The system is designed in a modular format. Components are shipped in standard and oversized containers and then assembled on-site using specialized heavy-lift cranes under our supervision.
Q: Can the machine be operated remotely?
A: Yes. Our latest models are “Autonomous-Ready,” featuring remote control stations that allow operators to monitor and manage the excavation process from a safe distance using high-definition camera feeds and sensor data.
Q: What is the typical maintenance schedule for a BWE?
A: Daily inspections can be done at ground level. Major maintenance (such as bucket tooth replacement) is scheduled based on the material abrasiveness, typically occurring every several hundred hours of operation to ensure peak efficiency.
