The front shovel has a large excavation force and can excavate soil above the parking surface. It is suitable for excavating dry foundation pits with a height greater than 2m, but up and down ramps must be set up. The bucket of the front shovel is larger than that of the backhoe of the same capacity. It can excavate Class I to III soils with a moisture content of no more than 27%, and can cooperate with dump trucks to complete the entire excavation and transportation operation. It can also excavate large dry foundation pits and mounds.

Amphibious Excavator usually refers to a dredger, also known as a dredge or suction dredger. The amphibious excavator is a special vessel specially used for dredging and dredging operations in waters. It is efficient and flexible and has important application value in ports, river maintenance, water conservancy projects, and other fields.