A local contractor in the area had a couple of these but I've never seen one up close. I would guess they were from the late 70's - 80's maybe. They were on some large dirt jobs and the cabs were on the opposite side of most modern excavators. I know where on is working now but site access and viewing from off site is limited.
What sizes were there, model numbers, etc.?
Thanks Jeff.
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Just took a peek at my Bucyrus book and found this: Models from the 70's were the 30 ton 30-H, 58 ton 40-H and maybe several others. Looks like in the 80's the numbers changed so there was a 35 ton 325-H, 50 ton 350-H, all the way up to a 115 ton 500 H. The units in North America were "Bucyrus-Erie" and the ones in the U.K. were "Ruston-Bucyrus" Hope that's right and hope that helps.
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Thanks, I will try and see the one near me tomorrow.
Anyone out there have any pics of them?
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Hi Jeff,
I almost hate to admit it, but I am still running a 30H here in the gravel pit on occasion. I can snap a few pics of the beast when I get a chance.
Marv
Unfortunately this Demag 485 excavator is now sold, dont know where she ended up? She was a beauty. I spent many a shift loading coal and overbuden in her? Cheers, Ironbark.
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Same machine view inside through cab door. Cheers, Ironbark.
Cat backing under BE 485 Excavator. Cheers, Ironbark.
My left foot. Its a long way down to the floor. Cheers, Ironbark.
I'm loading coal with truck on same level. A mate snapped this shot from the cab of a Cat 793.
No comments about my legs please?
Last bucket.
Digging / filling next bucket, coal. After several years of this I was doing it in my sleep as many excavator operators surely know. Cheers. Ironbark.
Ladder up, thats the way home!
I'm streching the legs while I have a chance. Trucks are held up for a shot at the other end. My view across the Demag house roof to the north straight down the cut on a clear day. Cheers, Ironbark
I hope I'm not boring you guys with this? Cheers, Ironbark.
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