Author Archives: Eric

On the Job – Costello Cat CT660

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Eric

FINALLY! A Cat CT660 in the wild! I’ve seen more than enough at trade shows and the dealer lot but never one on the mean streets of life. Belonging to Costello Blacktop Paving this truck was one of three (Mack … Continue reading →

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The Heavy Iron – Dobbins Auto Parts

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Eric

Today we have the heavier side of the Dobbins scrap yard. The gallery below contains trucks of all shapes and makes. I even added a few Walters that were lost in the avalanche of material. There are a more than … Continue reading →

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Excavator Line Up – Kennedy Square Demolition

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Eric

Yes. That is snow in the background. No. This is not a recent photo. Thank God! I grabbed this photo back in March and forgot about it until now. Kobelco and Komatsu excavators of all shapes and sizes. This equipment … Continue reading →

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Bomag and Marini Cold Planers

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Eric

My wife happened to take some great shots of two different milling machines being hauled by two different Mack trucks. Below you see a NYSDOT Mack Granite hauling a Bomag 600/15 Cold Planer. According to photos on Bomag’s website this … Continue reading →

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White Motor Company – Junk Yard Finds

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Eric

Today we return to the junk yard to visit a trio of old White Trucks. All three were located at the now infamous Dobbins Auto Parts in Adams, NY. Like many of the other vehicles on this property they have … Continue reading →

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Mack RM Snow Plow

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Eric

I feel like I have been neglecting the Mack truck fans over the past few weeks so please accept this mint RM as an apology. For those that are all about the details this truck is a 1987 RM6884X with … Continue reading →

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TMC Transportation

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Eric

I thought this was an interesting catch considering the load was untarped. I’m guessing the rolls out back are aluminum that originated from mills in Oswego or Massena, NY. Just a guess. Check back later this afternoon (5/14) for intense … Continue reading →

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Autocar Plow Truck

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Eric

Probably more than a few people saw the Brockway post from the other day and happened to notice the Autocar in the background. Hopefully they didn’t toss and turn in their sleep wondering if they would ever be able to … Continue reading →

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Brockway 361 – Town of Ulysses

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Eric

Another Saturday another auction! Yesterday I went to the yearly municipal vehicle auction at the Town of Palmyra highway department. Trucks and other equipment from all over the area sell at this event. Until yesterday afternoon I thought I was … Continue reading →

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Junk Yard Finds – International and Brockway

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Eric

If you google International A-160 you’ll find that many of the result show a 4×4 setup with blower just like this one. This truck is equipped with a SnoGo thrower. I call them blowers but maybe the term isn’t interchangeable? … Continue reading →

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