Author Archives: Eric

Genuine Article

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Eric

This is how they do trucking in Australia. Make not mistake, this is not a homage to Mack trucks from down under, this is a honest to goodness road train. Dual aircleaners mounted up high feed a Mack V-8 dust … Continue reading →

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Trend Setter

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Eric

One of the many reasons I look forward to attending the national ATHS meet is the wide variety of trucks that make the journey. People really pull out the stops and bring some unique machines that you just don’t see outside … Continue reading →

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The Road to York

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Eric

The four hour drive to the ATHS show in York, PA produced more than a few interesting truck photos. Here are a few heavy haulers I spotted just outside of Binghamton, NY. Wow! Talk about heavy haul style!

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On the Road

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Eric

Hopefully by the time you read this I am well on my to York, PA for the ATHS National Meet. If you’re really late to the party I may even be back from the show! Current talk around the show … Continue reading →

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International 650 Excavator

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Eric

I think it’s safe to say you don’t see many International 650 excavators around anymore. For many years I’ve kept my eye on this machine but the timing was just never right to grab a decent photo. The heavy equipment … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – 1971 Autocar DC10364B

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Eric

If you blinked you probably missed this truck that was listed on eBay just the other day. It’s a 1971 Autocar DC 10364B. Listed as a prime mover lets check out the resume to see if that tag line lives … Continue reading →

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City Life. Farm Life.

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Eric

Below is a city view. It contains the desecrated corps of a former ice cream factory. Now it is being picked clean by a pair of old Caterpillar excavators. The old 225 LC and 120 may not look like much … Continue reading →

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New Mixers in Town

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Eric

Yesterday I spotted this pair of presumably brand new Oshkosh mixers for Vitale Ready Mix-Concrete. If they are not new someone certainly is good with the hose and soap bucket. Nothing too outrageous here, just pouring concrete for new sidewalks … Continue reading →

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Raise Your Dumpers

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Eric

Old trucks never die. Wouldn’t that be a nice world? A crowded world but a nice world nonetheless. Two years ago I brought you a few shots of this Diamond Reo Giant residing at a local topsoil business. At the … Continue reading →

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Cat CT680

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Eric

The latest addition to the growing on highway Cat Trucks family was revealed the other day. Say hello the CT680 Not to shabby if you ask me. Out of the three trucks I like this one the most. Right from … Continue reading →

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