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Heavy Equipment

It’s a Snow Thing – Jordan Spreader

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Eric

I’ve posted plenty of plows on Daily Diesel Dose before of all shapes and sizes but I think it’s safe to say none have had a wing like this one. The first thing to catch your eye is the enormous … Continue reading →

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A Second Chance?

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Eric

This past summer National Grid replaced a series of underground electrical vaults across the street from my office. After the electrical equipment was removed contractors spent a week chiseling the old vault away with a backhoe mounted jackhammer so new … Continue reading →

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JCB HMEE

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Eric

Have you figured out the manufacturer of the backhoe from Wednesdays post? If you haven’t and you still want to challenge yourself stop reading….now. For everyone else the answer is…JCB. Two time DDD contents winner Kurt was the first to … Continue reading →

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Ready To Serve

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Eric

I paid a visit to the NYS Fair yesterday and stumbled across this heavly armoured National Guard backhoe. I know the make but do you? If you know the answer let me know by leaving a comment below and you … Continue reading →

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Terex 72-51B

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Eric

Terex, things just haven’t been the same since you dumped the awesome lime green color on your construction equipment.  I’m sure the focus groups responded well to the new cream white color with black lettering but you should have left … Continue reading →

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Terex Cold Planer

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Eric

Check out this hot ride, the Terex PR600.  Top speed, 3 mph.  Operating weight, 43 tons.  Power, 600 HP.  This machine has 185 tungsten carbide teeth that rip at pavement up to a depth of 14 inches.  Have you ever … Continue reading →

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Terex Water Truck

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Eric

Why does it always seem like the the best stuff is locked away behind tall barbed wire fences with ominous “trespassers will be prosecuted” signs? For example, this Terex off road dump truck that has been converted to a water … Continue reading →

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Hough H60 Payloader

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Eric

Keeping the loader trend going from earlier in the weekI present you with this Hough H60 Payloader.  You’ll notice that this loader is wearing the famous “man on tractor” IH logo of International Harvester.  Hough was purchased by International in … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Trojan Loader

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Eric

Today we have a slightly different Lost and Found as it has to do with not a truck but a front end loader.  It’s doubtful that this loader will ever see the job site again as the motor is missing and the … Continue reading →

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Heavy Equipment John Deere Style

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Eric

Spotted this interesting looking vehicle at the local John Deere dealer this weekend, it’s a 764 HSD (high speed dozer).  With its quad tracks the 764 can obtain high speeds of 16 mph on a variety of surfaces.  I wonder … Continue reading →

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