Monthly Archives: February 2018

Warner Swasey and the Gang

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Eric

The equipment is long gone but the memories still remain. We return the Luber Homes auction of this past spring and look at some of the lesser know excavators by the name of Warner Swasey, Badger, and Insley.

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P&H 4100XPB

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Eric

Oh you have an electric car? That’s cute. How about this electric rope monster, the P&H 4100XPB. All electric here, available in either AC or DC currents depending on your persuasion. Matt sends in this shot that a friend of … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – The Expert

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Eric

I have never seen one of these Autocar models in real life. I guess that means I still have a few items to check off my bucket list before my time is up! Hugh sends in this shot of an … Continue reading →

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Old Glory

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Eric

I have to say, the website of the Nevada National Security Site is one of the more interesting government domains I have ever visited. And if the website is any indication than the actual 1,360 square mile physical facility (larger … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – What’s In A Name

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Eric

Here we see a pair of RH trucks, the latest regional haul offering by International Trucks. The RH replaces the Transtar line of trucks with what used to be the International Prostar.  If your confused don’t feel bad. The Prostar … Continue reading →

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Blue Oval Wonders

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Eric

I don’t have much trouble coming across heavy Ford trucks from the mid 90’s. Makes you think that maybe, just maybe, Ford had a good thing going for them and was a little premature in selling off their heavies to … Continue reading →

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The Star Next Door

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Eric

Time to take a look at some new Western Star snow plows. This first up is a Western Star 4900 for the town of Exeter, NY. This truck is rocking the 505 HP Detroit and an 18 speed Eaton. The … Continue reading →

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Who Wore It Better

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Eric

I know these trucks are not exactly equals in terms of the body out back but they are similar in concept. Which one would you rather drive? This shiny and new Freightliner 122SD presuabmly with cruise, A/C, satellite radio and … Continue reading →

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