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Heavy Equipment

Komatsu PC300LC Excavator

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Eric

Today I’m dusting off another video from the early spring that never made in to the limelight. While this particular video is new, the machine featured had spent some time on this website before. Remember that Komatsu PC300LC of Economy … Continue reading →

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Obscured Vision

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Eric

It’s not always possible to get the perfect sight line when taking photos of trucks and heavy equipment. As we’ve seen time and time again most of these machines are stuck behind fences or tucked away at far ends of … Continue reading →

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Huber F-1500 Motor Grader

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Eric

Now here is a model you don’t see everyday, a Huber F-1500 Motor Grader. This machine hails from the Huber Machinery Co of Marion, Ohio. Like so many heavy equipment builders the development of agriculture equipment proved to be the … Continue reading →

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Aaaaannnnd, Now it’s over.

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Eric

I spoke a little prematurely the other day when I claimed all the demolition footage of the Downtown Plaza has been published. I found a few more emails from Ryan documenting the finals days of work that are inevitably setting the … Continue reading →

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Moving the Cat 5110b

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Eric

The Caterpillar 5110b mega excavator that we have come to know and love over the course of the summer is no more. After completing its share of the Downtown Plaza demo work it has been disassembled and transported away. Beware decaying infrastructure and … Continue reading →

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The Local Scrap Yard

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Eric

After the highway expo earlier this week I decided to cruise by a local scrap yard conveniently located right next to fairgrounds. All the usual junk yard actives were taking place and thanks to a gently rising hill complete with … Continue reading →

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LORAM Rail Grinder RG-318

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Eric

Tuesday as I was coming home from work I noticed this long line of strange looking rail cars. I though about stopping for a look but I went home instead. The rest of the day I had visions of that time Mr. … Continue reading →

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Downtown Plaza Demolition

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Eric

Ryan is doing a great job keeping tabs on the leveling of Downtown Plaza in the heart of Sacramento, CA. With the demolition phase of the project quickly nearing an end I know you may feel sad and anxious over what will … Continue reading →

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Random Cranes

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Eric

I was driving home from work last week when I noticed these cranes basking in the fading summer sun. They looked so nice I got off the interstate and stopped by to grab a few photos. Well maintained and near … Continue reading →

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Ferma Demolition

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Eric

Today we check back with the demolition work on the former Downtown Plaza in Sacramento, California thanks to Ryan. Seeing the Cat 5110b from last week I knew this was a large machine even before the addition of four boom pieces. … Continue reading →

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