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Yes, Excavator is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

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Excavator 3D printable model by erdinger

Excavator

Source: Thingiverse by erdinger

The Excavator is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by erdinger. Original is Volvo ec210 M about 1:20 And yes: there is sand at the teeth of the bucket out of my kids sandbox ;-) I hope the pictures are descibing the project best. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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1,888 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-09-25 License: CC-BY · commercial OK 13 makes Category: Vehicles & RC

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About this model

Original is Volvo ec210 M about 1:20 And yes: there is sand at the teeth of the bucket out of my kids sandbox ;-) I hope the pictures are descibing the project best. On pic SAM_4173 the lower part of the body is shown with holes for batteries. It was redesigned that a big pb battery fits now. The two servos in the arm have about 120 Ncm, the big one in the body about 260 Ncm. In the tracks and for turnig there are the the cheapest servos ever in there for about 2,5ÃÂÃÂ¢ÃÂ¢ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂ¬. The servos in the tracks are hacked so that the pwm signal still works but they do it continously. Just search the web for "pwm servo hack"! In the turnshaft i soldered the + and - of the servos togeter to reduce lines from 6 to 4. The tooth gears are bought: Maybe you can also print them, I can't. Y…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Excavator is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by erdinger.
Who made this model?: Designed by erdinger, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.

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