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Heavy Equipment

Demolition California Style

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Eric

Ryan has been bombarding my inbox for awhile now with these fantastic demolition shots from sunny Sacramento. Just when I think I’ve seen the best another great batch of photos arrive. Take a look at this never ending chain of … Continue reading →

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Allis Chalmers HD21 Dozer

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Eric

Just like a shark cruising the beach line a 30 ton bulldozer can sneak up you. I know it sounds silly but such was the case with this behemoth Allis Chalmers HD21 dozer. People coming across this iron lump were often … Continue reading →

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Manitowoc Dragline

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Eric

Yesterday as I was heading to the Broome County Fair to check out a truckers parade and truck pull I noticed a large dragline at work. If you have ever traveled the stretch of I-81 between Binghamton and Cortland you’ve probably … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – Nightmare of the forest

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Eric

I’ve probably said this before but I don’t stop by Milton Cat in Syracuse enough considering all the awesome equipment they usually have on display. They just make it so easy to grab great photos. Look at this monster. I … Continue reading →

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Onondaga Lake Cleanup

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Eric

Onondaga Lake sits in the heat of Central New York and for the better part of a century was the premier dumping ground for industrial and municipal waste. Along the shore of the lake a large chemical plant produced soda … Continue reading →

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Road Work Ahead

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Eric

So here is a video that I’ve been gathering footage over the past three weeks. If you enjoy watching road construction this video is for you. I’ve got some excavators ripping up streets, dozers pushing gravels, rollers rolling, and cement … Continue reading →

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Syracuse Inner Harbor Rebirth

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Eric

More action is taking place in the section of Syracuse known as the Inner Harbor. You may recall that this part of town used to be known as Oil City and in the late fall I documented some of the … Continue reading →

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Terror Tractor

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Eric

It comes from the land of ice and snow, from the midnight sun where the hot springs flow. The Volvo Terror Tractor, this was not a factory option. Most likely it will only be a matter of time before a … Continue reading →

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Grove RT700E Crane

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Eric

I was wandering around downtown yesterday morning hoping to stumble upon something interesting when the freezing temperatures and gusting wind began to squash my enthusiasm. Resigned to find nothing I started back to the office when I noticed this combo … Continue reading →

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Trench Box Flipping

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Eric

Maybe you’ve watched a strong man competition show in the past and seen the event where the competitors flip a large truck tire end over end. It’s also become very popular in CrossFit to prove how Alpha you are. No … Continue reading →

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