TAKAMATSU--The driver of a 2-ton crawler excavator ... operators took it for granted that they learn the ropes of loading and unloading alone by watching experienced operators do the work ...

On some of the newer high-reach excavators, the cabs tilt backward at an angle so the operator can work without having to strain his/her neck trying to look upwards. Some of the higher reach ...

Many of the features on the most recent generation of excavators ... offsets so the operator can get to grade with ease. Best of all, no grade checkers are needed so the work area is safer.