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Recent content by Dickie

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    Bad turbo 160 Deere (pics)

    Farm boy, I believe this was discussed at length here: https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=1498
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    what pics of equipment do you want to see??

    Nice pics, as always! :) Is that last one backwards?? :beatsme
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    What's mud?

    Thanks for the pics. Is this a 'premium' development? I cannot recall another residential development with that much rock blasted! Is it a highly sought after locale? Seems a rather expensive proposition for residential lots. How's the Hyundai treating you after all this?
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    Bucyrus Erie Shovel

    Here is it's companion piece; slightly more 'character' and old-world charm. Bonus pic of a tractor I am VERY tempted to drag into the back of the truck... :D
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    Bucyrus Erie Shovel

    Hello all, just got back from Atlin where there is a new molybdenum mine being opened up. The town has a (very) small heavy equipment museum, and this unit is the star of the exhibit. It's a (claimed) Bucyrus Erie 3/4 yard shovel, said to have been used on the construction of the Panama Canal...
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    Cute oiled black Cat

    No, but I was stuck in the post-incident gridlock... :mad: Still, don't see that everyday! Here's a local news link: http://www.news1130.com/news/national/article.jsp?content=n072502A
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    Safest Small Dozer

    ....or you could get a dozer that's been well maintained by a reputable shop and perhaps has ROPS or FOPS. What is your worry in terms of safety? Things falling on you? Rolling over? I don't think one brand is any better than another in terms of safety. It's more likely to come down to...
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    SANY Excavators

    Oh, I am sure you are right, heaven knows that the Cummins 5.9 sure gets around! But I have seen a few units with engine/component makers that I cannot even pronounce. ;) As stated prior by someone else, after-sale support I think would be A1 important (and judging by your 'assistants' you've...
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    SANY Excavators

    I'd certainly consider taking the risk of new-market machines. Along with the questions pointed out previously, I'd also like to know what sets Sany apart from the other Chinese-manufactured equipment available to me (JonYang, Yuchai, etc.). Who is the engine manufacturer, as well? I think...
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    Terex Titan

    Hey Ross, excellent pics! I spent two summers on contract at the Fording River mine, which essentially shares a lease border with Greenhills (I did spend some days at Greenhills as well). Your photos brought back some great memories, thanks.
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    pics of the used and forgotten

    I'll take a stab and say that grader is a Galion, as I've seen a nearly identical unit parked outside a city works department (it's painted up and on display of course). I'm sure somebody will correct me though, heh heh. :)
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    Bomb proof Kolbeco 210

    Not as an excavator, but this is the closest I've seen. Blast-proof (allegedly) Cat 972G. Linkies: http://dbase.ljacksonandco.com:1066/FMPro?-db=dbase.fp5&-format=jacksons%2fdetails%5f2007.html&-lay=exmod&-op=cn&Abbrev=loader&-max=12&-recid=34338&-find=...
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    Old Poclain Excavator

    That's a unique boom design. First one I've ever seen like that. Is it a "brand trademark" of sorts?
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    SED 2007 (Site Equipment Demonstration) England

    I was intrigued by that unit myself. I did the most elementary bit of digging and found out it was made by a group called Huddig. http://www.huddig.se/ Their articulated TLBs have some nifty features, actually.
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    TLB's - Whats the future??

    For what it's worth, Hydrema still make articulated TLBs, even some pretty big ones. http://www.hydrema.com/ I certainly believe that the age of the backhoe loader being the "go-to" of choice is over, but there will always be the niche. They are still the darlings of city works...
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