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=Backhoe vs Excavator=
*Backhoe spins 200 degrees, excavator a full 360 degrees. [https://www.gregorypoole.com/guide-to-the-different-types-and-sizes-of-excavators/#:~:text=Often%20confused%20with%20standard%20excavators,the%20back%20of%20the%20machine.&text=The%20excavator%20arm%20on%20the,backhoes%20only%20rotate%20200%20degrees.]

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Rotary Unions in 360 Excavator

  • A specialized rotary union is used, not just a simple live swivel - [1]
  • Explanation from hydraulics and pneumatics - [2]

Rotating 360 Without 360 Rotary Union?

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Backhoe vs Excavator

  • Backhoe spins 200 degrees, excavator a full 360 degrees. [3]