Bucket-Ladder Excavator

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Operation mode

Manual pose

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Key dimensions

Stowed L×W×H≈ 108 × 74 × 73 cm
Envelope limit150 × 75 × 75 cm
Deployed height≈ 160 cm (mast) / limit 250
Mass target≈ 60 kg / limit 80
Hopper volume≈ 32 L working (42 L geometric), belt floor
Dust tolerancecovered chains & sprockets, sealed gearmotors, bellows, lens brush
Ladder reach≈ 85 cm fwd, 0–15 cm cut depth (−45° ≈ 10 cm)
Track width12 cm each, rigid cleats

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