Excavators Quiz

What is the primary function of a backhoe excavator?

• To transport materials

• To drill holes

• To dig into the ground

• To lift heavy objects

What is the name of the bucket used by a backhoe excavator?

• Dipper bucket

• Grab bucket

• Backhoe bucket

• Loader bucket

What do the rams in an excavator do?

• Lift the excavator

• Move the excavator's arm

• Dig into the earth

• Control the speed

How many spadefuls of earth can the backhoe bucket dig up at a time?

• 1000

• 500

• 250

• 100

What is the function of the dipper arm?

• To stabilize the machine

• To control the excavator's movement

• To dip in and out of the ground

• To lift heavy loads

What do claws on an excavator help to pick up?

• Sand

• Soil

• Water

• Pipes or logs

What is the purpose of the boom in an excavator?

• To dig deeper

• To extend the reach of the arm

• To stabilize the machine

• To lift the bucket

What type of excavator is described as being small enough to fit into a backhoe's bucket?

• Mini-excavator

• Standard excavator

• Heavy-duty excavator

• Crawler excavator

What is an auger used for in some excavators?

• To lift materials

• To transport soil

• To drill holes

• To dig trenches

What feature helps an excavator grip wet, muddy ground?

• Metal forks

• Backhoe bucket

• Crawler tracks

• Dipper arm