November 19, 2006

Big Iron

You think construction machinery is large? Check out this bucket excavator made by Thyssen-Krupp:
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This is the largest mobile machine in the world and was built for open-pit mining. Being so large, it occasionally has problems with picking up other construction machines such as this unfortunate bulldozer:
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Ouch! Hat tip to The Thrilling Wonder Story for the link. Thyssen-Krupp's website with more information and photos is here: Thyssen-Krupp Posted by DaveH at November 19, 2006 2:22 PM
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