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Heavy Equipment

Terex S-24 Scraper

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Eric

I’m not sure how I feel about these photos. While it was exciting to finally be able to explore the Luber Homes property they also represent the end of an era. Long time visitors probably recall a post the earlier … Continue reading →

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Old Construction Equipment

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Eric

I was driving around last Saturday when I noticed a yellow dozer sitting near the back of a field. It wasn’t possible to tell what make it was from the road but that didn’t stop me from assuming it was … Continue reading →

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LVT Ice Breakers

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Eric

In the spring of 2016 the City of Buffalo sent to auction a fleet of armored LVT landing craft after a planned invasion of Canada fell through. Of course I’m just kidding. These military surplus vehicles were modified by the City … Continue reading →

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Brennan Motors Company Building Demolition

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Eric

For the past week work has been progressing on the demolition of the Brennan Motors Company building in downtown Syracuse, NY. You might recall that a fire broke out in this long abandoned building in early September of last year. … Continue reading →

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Heavy Equipment Randoms

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Eric

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Keeping the 80’s Alive

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Eric

Of recent decades past the 80’s never truely received its due. Following on the heels of the 60’s and 70’s that witnessed a cultural explosion in music, technology and other popular culture it was easy for people to look around and … Continue reading →

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The Coming Jet Age

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Eric

There once was a time when the future was envisioned as one in which nearly everything would be jet powered. Cars, buses, trains, and even lawnmowers were set to be powered by the engine of tomorrow. As we all know by now … Continue reading →

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Allis Chalmers M100 Graders

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Eric

Here’s important news from one of the world’s foremost producers of quality construction machinery. I want one now, it seems like the perfect machine.

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Moving Mr. Tom

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Eric

It was my assumption that pretty much any walking dragline once operating in the United States had been shuttered or scraped in the face of falling coal prices and changes in open pit mining. Gone for good were the days … Continue reading →

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Nelson Wheel Loaders

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Eric

Nelson Wheel Loaders From the lost and found file comes this very obscure Nelson wheel loader recently photographed by M.E. Folsom. Please enjoy his writeup of this unique brand. This machine was found near Gorham, New York in the Fingerlakes … Continue reading →

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