Author Archives: Eric

On the Job – DuraPatcher

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Eric

Two days ago it was sunny and in the low 50’s. Today it is cloudy, a foot of new snow is on the ground and the temperature is topping out at seven degrees Fahrenheit. The joys of March! Not one … Continue reading →

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ebay Finds – Oshkosh K2358

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Eric

My dad tipped me of to this listing the other day and I’m glad he did. For those of you looking for rare and unique ride this is your ‘Kosh. Listed as a 1986 K2358 model this monster comes equipped … Continue reading →

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Monster Jam 2014 Syracuse NY

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Eric

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! Well, actually it was Saturday but who cares when were talking monster trucks! This weekend I attended my first Monster Jam event in over a decade. The last time I saw the monsters race Grave Digger and … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Philadelphia Branch

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Eric

Jason sent me a neat link last week regarding the old Autocar Trucks factory branch in Philadelphia, PA and it’s untimely demise. Hemmings Motor news ran a story about the building in 2011 nearly a year after a fire tore … Continue reading →

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Autonomous Haul Trucks

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Eric

The other day I came across this video from Cat Mining detail their advancements in autonomous vehicle operation, specifically haul trucks of the 793 variety. Skynet, otherwise known as the Cat Minestar System is capable of controlling a variety of … Continue reading →

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Pimp my Case 580 Super N Wide Track?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Eric

Welcome to another edition of Pimp My Backhoe…said no one ever. Inspired by the Ram Laramie Longhorn, Case Construction Equipment has taken an ordinary 580 Super N WT backhoe and dolled it up for ConExpo and other trade shows across the … Continue reading →

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HCEA 2014 Convention

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Eric

Last year I made a resolution to bring more snow plow coverage to Daily Diesel Dose. Looking back I think I did rather well. Click here to see a compiled list of all the action. This year my goal is … Continue reading →

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New Trucks For Everyone!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Eric

It’s that magical time of year in which auto and industry trade shows pull back the curtain on new product releases. Usually the automobile industry steals the spot light but you can on me to ignore the latest Audi in … Continue reading →

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Oneida Products Corp

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Eric

This past weekend I spent some time uploading photos to the Daily Diesel Dose Flickr account that I shot during the Dobbins Auto Pars auction last spring. During the middle of that process I received an email from Andy sharing … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Autoway

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Eric

Here is a truck that can help you win a few beers of your friends. Ask anyone who is familiar with old trucks what they see in the photo below and the answer will always be Autocar. Who could blame … Continue reading →

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