Some pics of my current project

[treemuncher]

Pete, do you guys do anything special with the equipment when you blast? Long ago when I worked a coal strip mine, at blasting time all equipment was parked on level ground, engines off, park brakes released. Something about shock loads thru drivelines...

I worked a job many years ago where my PC200lc6 was the smallest piece on the project. Lots of 40 ton 6x6 trucks, double engine scrapers and big hoes. It was a landfill expansion between Louisville and Cincinnati. When they would shoot a charge, they had all of the equipment parked and shut off and suggested that I do the same with mine.

It was explained to me that Cat engineers had determined that the shock wave from the blast, travelling through the ground and into the frame of the equipment had, at times, cause the driveshafts of the engines to snap in half while running during a blast. This was most likely with the largest of engines but it was standard protocol to shut everything down for the shot. It also gave me time to watch the process. I do remember hiding behind/under one of those big dumps when a miscalculated shot blew material several hundred feet into the air and blew rocks very close to our location.

 

[RollOver Pete]

Terramor video by Kenny from SoCal Earth Movers

 

[RollOver Pete]

For me, work continues to be non stop. It helps to be versatile and have an open mind. Working with our mechanics keeps the hrs coming in. I'll operate anything from a 1200 loading trucks to a shovel potholing for utilities. I'm not to proud to do labor work and will run circles around this newer generation of entitled tractor drivers. At times it seems like I get passed around like a red headed step child but I don't care. It pays the bills. The only down side is the miles I drive and the price I'm paying for fuel. With every gallon I buy, I hate 46 and the a$$holes that voted for him a little bit more. Diesel from $3 .75 -$4.39....
46 is the enemy and those who voted him in are the cancer that's killing this world..
But for now, work goes on....

 

[RollOver Pete]

An D9L uc we finished up last week . This machine will be turned in for a 9T in 2 years.

 

[RollOver Pete]

 

[RollOver Pete]

 

[DMiller]

Impressive Jack Stands, what beast donated those?

 

[petepilot]

Impressive Jack Stands, what beast donated those?

in addition to the above question what do you use to move those things around?

 

[RollOver Pete]

Impressive Jack Stands, what beast donated those?

I think from a 651/657... but im not 100% sure. I'll find out and let you know.

 

[RollOver Pete]

in addition to the above question what do you use to move those things around?

The little red forklift in the pic.

 

[petepilot]

The little red forklift in the pic. View attachment 239663

that works did`nt notice it. looks to have long enough forks.

 

[petepilot]

someone else was talking about jack stands handling 15k I think those would do the job

 

[RollOver Pete]

I think from a 651/657... but im not 100% sure. I'll find out and let you know.

657B front and rear spindles.

 

[DMiller]

I presume you also have a custom insert for the Custom slotted and pinned unit.

 

[RollOver Pete]

I presume you also have a custom insert for the Custom slotted and pinned unit.

We do. I've never used them but they are in one of the parts trailers.

 

[sfrs4]

Diesel at 0.82p per liter, we could only wish for that this side of the water, its not been that price over here since the early 2000's we are currently at an average of £1.32 a liter

 

[RollOver Pete]

On a new site grabbing and getting things ready for the rest of the equipment when it shows. Since this site sets on Indian land, we have an Indian artifacts saver guy, a biologists an a geologist working with me. It's interesting what they find and flag off for further inspection. This interesting little specimen......I'm not sure what if any historical, biological or geological significance it has......but I went around it anyways . Figured I'd leave it for the grade checker to deal with

 

[Sanya_Promstal]

On a new site grabbing and getting things ready for the rest of the equipment when it shows. Since this site sets on Indian land, we have an Indian artifacts saver guy, a biologists an a geologist working with me. It's interesting what they find and flag off for further inspection. This interesting little specimen......I'm not sure what if any historical, biological or geological significance it has......but I went around it anyways . Figured I'd leave it for the grade checker to deal with

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It looks like a toy from sex shop. Sorry)))

 

[RollOver Pete]

Its been a while, but little seems to change.
Keep in mind that I'm thankful for my job. I mean I thank God every day. I jump around between wrenching and running anything and everything this company has. But damnit! This is the $hit that I put up with. This particular H20 trk driver... I could give a rats @$$ if you are related to the owner or not. If this were my truck, you'd be down the road a month ago. You worthless filthy slob! Yep, I took a pic and yep, I sent it to the owner. I'm sure that he has no clue as to how you take advantage of the fact that you being related to him means that you can get away with this. I hope he fires your entitled a$$. I'm fairly certain that he wont. Blood is thicker than water. But still... I had to vent.
That is all for now.

 

[skata]

Hopefully boss don't fire you for littering