Monthly Archives: March 2015

Still Working – Hough H70 Payloader

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Eric

Why use jack stands when you can use a payloader? I has the good fortune to come across this 1964 Hough H70 being used to lift a trailer with bad landing gear the other day. Recently sold after decades of use by the Carthage … Continue reading →

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Teichert Mixers

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Eric

Look! A photo with no snow, no storm clouds, no gloom! Clearly it did not originate in CNY! Today Ryan shares with us a group of Kenworth T-800 mixers from of the Teichert company. Time to start weening off plows … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Loaders

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Eric

I almost forgot to share these snow removal photos with you the other day. I guess it’s all starting to blur together. Just like a few days ago these shots come to you from a variety of days and locations … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – No Lot Lizards

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Eric

Autocar Mondays is back (did it ever leave?) with a visitor straight from the quarry. This ACL model originates from one of the local Hanson run operations of the area. I’m guessing this isn’t a truck that sees the open … Continue reading →

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Round and Round

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Eric

It hasn’t snowed in days. It’s quite possible that a full week has gone by without any trace of the white stuff falling from the skies. Despite the warming temps and generous amounts of sun large piles of snow and … Continue reading →

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Mack DM with Material Handler

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Eric

A Mack DM unloads concrete blocks  on a frigid February day. Hopefully this kind of weather is behind us!

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Old and New

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Eric

We’ve seen many new Western Stars hit the road over the years at Daily Diesel Dose. Here is another one. This 4900 with a setback axle belongs to Curtis Trucking and looks to be another sweet lowboy hauler similar to … Continue reading →

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All American Monsters

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Eric

Monster Trucks. A motor sport uniquely American. Honestly, could this spectacle take place anywhere else? This past weekend the Carrier Dome played host to Monster Jam and all the madness that comes with it. Call me old fashioned but I … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Trojan Loader 304

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Eric

I stumbled across another classic Trojan Loader the other day. I’m unsure of the exact model but I’m guessing it might be a 304? This machine is in remarkably good condition for a unit of the late 50’s vintage. It’s … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – Touch a Truck

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Eric

The city of Largo, Florida recently held an open house of sorts where many public works vehicles were on display for children and adults to climb over. Ed stopped by and took a shot of this Autocar ACX-Xpeditor with Heil … Continue reading →

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