What is the rotating part of an excavator called?

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Excavators (hydraulic) are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper (or stick), bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the “house”. The house sits atop an undercarriage with tracks or wheels. All movement and functions of a hydraulic excavator are accomplished through the use of hydraulic fluid, with hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic motors. [1] Below are some of the common parts of an excavator:

Main Parts of an Excavator
  1. Boom
  2. Boom Cylinder
  3. Bottom Roller(s)
  4. Bucket
  5. Bucket Cylinder
  6. Cab, ROPS
  7. Car Body
  8. Dipper, Arm, Stick, Crowd Cylinder
  9. Engine
  10. Final Drive, Reduction Assembly
  11. H-Link
  12. Main Control Valve
  13. Main Hydraulic Pump
  14. Side Link, Dog Bones
  15. Slew Ring, Swing Gear, Swing Bearing
  16. Sprocket
  17. Swing Reducer, Swing Drive & Motor
  18. Track Adjuster, Tensioner
  19. Track Chain, Rails
  20. Track Pad, Grouser Pad
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