Author Archives: Eric

Primping and Pulling

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Eric

Lots of video today so find a comfortable seat and enjoy the show. We’ll start with a Peterbilt that not matter how much weight the sled put down was always able to make a full pull. You’ll find this truck … Continue reading →

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Pride and Polish Parade

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Eric

I’m fairly certain the Pride and Polish Parade has been taking place during the Broome County Fair for at least a few years now. I remember seeing flyers around and thinking about checking it but for one stupid reason or … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Clayton Block

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Eric

I wasn’t lying when I told you New Jersey still had more than a few vintage Autocars running the streets. Today Joe shares with us a few photos to back up my wild claims and provide a glimpse of the … Continue reading →

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Manitowoc Dragline

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday as I was heading to the Broome County Fair to check out a truckers parade and truck pull I noticed a large dragline at work. If you have ever traveled the stretch of I-81 between Binghamton and Cortland you’ve probably … Continue reading →

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Until the Hammer Falls

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Eric

Last Saturday I went to the annual equipment auction held by Alex Lyon at their property in Canasota, NY. Like past years there was plenty of heavy equipment and trucks to go around. To my recollection I would say this … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – A Western Star or Two

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Eric

Lots of brand new equipment at dealers all over the area recently. Yesterday we saw a few new Cats while today we take a look at some Western Stars (and Freightliners) at Tracey Road Equipment. Look at this beautiful 4900 for … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Nightmare of the forest

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Eric

I’ve probably said this before but I don’t stop by Milton Cat in Syracuse enough considering all the awesome equipment they usually have on display. They just make it so easy to grab great photos. Look at this monster. I … Continue reading →

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Link Belt Cranes

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Eric

Cranes. Much like words they have the power to build up or tear town. Deep thoughts on Daily Diesel Dose today. In this case, a Link Belt is helping to establish piles for a new hotel on the edge of … Continue reading →

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Two for One Special

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Eric

Last week I went to a surplus auction for a local ready mix company, The Saunders Companies. The auction catalog caught my eye with more than a few well maintained heavy duty Macks and other pieces of equipment. Just like … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Eight Lane Autocar

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Eric

I mentioned last month that during a recent trip to NJ I spied more than a few great looking Autocars. I find it amazing that trucks I would drool over if found here in upstate are fairly common place in … Continue reading →

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