Digger

Digger can refer to various concepts, including a type of machine, a historical group, or a video game. Below are the detailed descriptions of each context in which the term "Digger" is used.

Digger (Machine)

A digger, also known as an excavator, is a type of heavy construction equipment used for digging and moving large objects. It consists 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. Excavators are used in many industries, including construction, mining, and forestry.

Types of Diggers

• Crawler excavator
• Wheeled excavator
• Suction excavator
• Long reach excavator

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• Construction equipment
• Backhoe loader
• Bulldozer

Digger (Historical Group)

The Diggers were a group of agrarian socialists in England during the English Civil War (1642–1651). They were led by Gerrard Winstanley and sought to reform the existing social order by advocating for the common ownership of land. The Diggers attempted to establish self-sufficient farming communities on common land, which they believed should be available to all.

Key Figures

• Gerrard Winstanley
• William Everard

Related Pages

• Levellers
• English Civil War
• Common land

Digger (Video Game)

Digger is a classic arcade game released in 1983 by Windmill Software. The game involves controlling a character who digs through the earth to collect emeralds and gold while avoiding enemies. The gameplay is similar to other popular games of the era, such as Dig Dug and Mr. Do!.

Gameplay

Players navigate through a maze-like environment, digging tunnels and collecting treasures. Enemies can be defeated by dropping bags of gold on them or by shooting them with a limited supply of projectiles.

Related Pages

• Arcade game
• Dig Dug
• Mr. Do!

See Also

• Excavator
• Gerrard Winstanley
• Arcade game

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