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Dragline Crane

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Allis Nut

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Sep 24, 2012
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Economy, IN
Looking for an old Insley Dragline or really any dragline. If anyone has links for it just tell me. My budget is low only around 5 to 8 thousand. I would like a crane with a 3 yard bucket or so. Any links would be appreciated.
 
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dbl612

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torrington, ct.
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wish you luck in your search. bear in mind they are worth a lot more than that in scrap.
 
Buckethead

Buckethead

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Did you mean 3/4 yard? 3 yards is pretty big, I don't know if Insley even made them that big.
 
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Allis Nut

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Yeah I meant 3/4 yard. Sorry bout that mistake. I have found a few on Craigslist for about 13k or so. Do you gys suggest I try to get a diesel over a gs or what?
 
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hapec12

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Albion, Michigan
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Retired Truck Driver
Are you still looking for a Insley Dragline?
I have a L Model with a 3 Cyl. Diesel with 40ft. stick and 5/8 yard bucket. It's a Swamp model with foot wide Pads. I've been using it this year, and am finished with it. I also have the Manual.
I am asking $6800.00. also have some spare parts with it.
If interested, I'll Try to get some pictures on here.
 
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gostr8r

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Orlando, Fl.
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Full time crane operator for Crane Rental Corp sin
The Northwest Model 95 is a 3 yard machine that has a tried and true slow reeving Murphy diesel, no air or hydraulics and only the minimum electrical to keep the battery up. I broke in on one in the early ’80’s and it was a already dinosaur then, but probably runs like new even now. I make this suggestion over the other brands since manual rigs are so easy to adjust and repair, and they offer a good amount of operator feel of the brakes and clutches. You’ll get used to that right hand swing in no time too;)!
 
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gostr8r

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I actually had a typo. I broke in on one in the early ’70’s, not the ‘80s.
 
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hapec12

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Albion, Michigan
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I have pictures, but am having no luck posting them as yet.
I am north of Albion,mi. on I-94 10 miles east of I-69.
Maybe your Email will allow me to send them easier?
 
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tunler

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I'm kinda partial to NW I restore a 1945 model 25 and did a lot of digging with it but that Insley looks pretty nice and ready for action :eek:)
 
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dale9231

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Insely still for sale?

Hi hapec12, do you still have the crane for sale. If so, can you supply your phone number to discuss further
 
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hapec12

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The Insley has been SOLD.
The Ford Dump Truck is still For Sale. $4000.00 or Best Offer.
 
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