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John Deere 744K Wheel Loader

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Eric

I stopped to photograph this loader because it was very large. That is pretty much the story behind this one. Browsing through the specs for this 744K online I noticed it has keyless start as standard option. A security code … Continue reading →

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Diorama-rama!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Eric

The crane in the photo below is not a miniature or scale model. It probably has a working height of around 230 feet which is absolutely dwarfed by the 390 combined feet of the wind tower and blade assembly standing nearby. … Continue reading →

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Snow is Coming

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Eric

Winter has arrived in part of the world. In fact, by this time Thursday I should be able to look out my window at nearly a foot of freshly fallen snow. I’m sure at some point I’ll wish I had … Continue reading →

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The Wait is Over – Komatsu PC600LC

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Eric

After months of waiting I finally caught the Komatsu long reach in action. The jaws on the end of this machine tear through the concrete and steel of this building with ease. Notice how the cab tilts back to make … Continue reading →

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The Obsession Continues – Komatsu PC600LC

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Eric

Nope, I’m not done stalking this machine yet! I took a stroll down to the work site the other day while on lunch. As you can see, the PC600LC was on its break as well. This photo gives you a … Continue reading →

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The Modern Paul Bunyan

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Eric

If you’re a tree this is the last piece of heavy equipment you want to see. You can’t tell from the photo but there is a giant saw blade at the bottom the attachment that can slice through a tree … Continue reading →

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At the Dealer – CAT 740B

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Eric

Behold! The CAT 740B 2nd generation! Browsing through the spec sheet for the 740B I found some random pieces of data that I felt needed to be shared. Two person cab Oil/nitrogen filled shocks 148 gallon fuel tank 43.5 Ton … Continue reading →

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ETF Mining Trucks – A pipe dream?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Eric

Innovation is a fact of life. Established ideas of the past may not be the best ideas for the present or the future. That seems to be the driving force between the ETF Haul Trucks. Take a look at the … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Galion Grader

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Eric

I’m a fan of the color green, even the shade of emergency/lime green on this Galion Grader. This grader was hanging out the local CSX rail yard. I really don’t have a clue on the age of this machine but … Continue reading →

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Identity Crisis

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Eric

Looks like I’ve stumbled across another old Hough Payloader. This loader appears to be in a decent shape so I don’t think it has been stored outside as long as the old NYS (Statue of Liberty!) license plate would suggest. No pivot point … Continue reading →

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