Bigger is Better

[NeoNSX]

This is very offtopic, but I've been meaning to sharing this link for ages: i came across it on a mis-hit google search. Anyone with a Hummer; if your ride is feeling too small, it's time to think BIG again!

http://www.rwepower.com/generator.a...k-in-bildern/id=56674/bilder-seite1-page.html

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That thing is HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any here had any experience with one of these or have knowledge on how they are constructed?!

 

[O-Ace]

That looks dangerous

 

[speed400]

That is a mining machine that they use in europe to mine for coal. (think strip mining here in the US but on about 100x bigger scale. As far as I know they don't use them here in the US as there is no where that has a big enough area to make it cost effective. They are one BAD A@% earth mover!!!!

FYI- I only know most of this from watching discovery channel, but I'm in the construction field so I have some info from there too.

Bill

 

[T Bolen]

Any here had any experience with one of these or have knowledge on how they are constructed?![/QUOTE]
Sort of - that is similar in construction to the huge draglines that are used here in Central Florida to strip mine phosphate. The difference is this one pictured has a rotary mining wheel and the draglines have very big shovels. They used to be diesel powered, but most are electric now. The biggest ones can scoop a shovel full of dirt larger than a dumptruck (the truck would fit in the shovel). They have booms as long as a football field. They are shipped in pieces , usually several dozen railroad cars and are assembled (welded) on site. Incredible to see in person - I have had the opportunity to get in a few.
They are too big and heavy to use a track-type moving system. They actually have huge feet that "walk" the dragline when it needs to move. Very slowly, too. Every once in a while, it can "walk" over a sinkhole, and gravity gets a chance to play...

 

[jgtcnsx]

that thing is insane

 

[4AU4LIFE]

Completely brutal piece of equipment there

 

[steveny]

This machine and others like it are on the learning channel tonight.

 

[sgvnsxrated]

i can imagine the smile on the face of the guy operating that thing