Excavator Game: Drive and Move Dirt

About Excavator Game

If you like excavator games, this is where you take the controls of a real construction machine. Your job is to dig, load and haul dirt and clear away objects to complete each level's assignments, earning money with every finished mission. Speeding up isn't enough: you have to start the engine with the key, choose the right gear, keep an eye on the fuel and repair the machine when it breaks down. According to the game info, there are 32 levels of increasing difficulty. You'll find more construction and heavy machinery challenges in our construction games.

How do you play the excavator game?

Every level gives you a specific job. First you start the machine, then you combine driving with arm control: three levers operate the bucket so you can dig, lift the load and drop it where it belongs. There are up to six gears to adjust your speed and direction. The terrain is uneven and the load is heavy, so driving calmly usually works better than going full speed. As you clear levels, the jobs get longer and demand better management of your fuel and the money you earn, adding a touch of strategy to the simulation.

Turn the ignition key to start the engine.
Pick a gear and approach the work area.
Use the levers to dig and load the dirt.
Carry it to the marked spot and complete the mission.

Excavator Game controls

PC

Space bar: accelerate
A and D keys: shift down and up
Mouse: turn the key and move the bucket levers

Tips for Playing Better: Excavator Game

Watch the tank: running out of fuel in the middle of a job wastes a lot of time; refuel before it gets urgent.
Low gears for maneuvering: near the load, use low gears to position yourself precisely.
Move the bucket little by little: sudden movements make some of the dirt fall off.
Repair in time: if the machine warns of a breakdown, fix it before continuing to avoid bigger problems.

Excavator Game FAQ

Is the excavator hard to operate?

At first it's tricky to coordinate gears and levers at the same time, but the first levels are easy and help you get the hang of it.

What is money for in this excavator game?

You earn it by completing jobs and you need it to keep the machine running, for example refueling and repairing breakdowns.

Is it a game suitable for kids?

Yes. It's a relaxed, non-violent simulator that kids who love construction machines really enjoy; the youngest may need help with the gears and bucket levers.