Marion Steam Shovel introduced the 4160 4-yard mine and quarry loading shovel in 1927. It was the first crawler mounted, fully revolving shovel designed specifically for this type of work; until this ...
Bucyrus-Erie 120-B removes overburden for coal for contractor A.E. Dick Construction in Pennsylvania In the 1920s, quarries and hard-rock mines were expanding their use of shovels to load haulage ...
The next generation Cat® 6060 hydraulic mining shovel features multiple design enhancements and new components that advance machine performance, durability, serviceability and operator comfort. The ...
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WEST MINERAL, Kan. (KSNT) – A massive piece of equipment, hidden in a small southeast Kansas town, is a symbol of the area’s rich mining history. Its size and force were the talk of the town for ...
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Caterpillar Inc. said Thursday that it plans to invest almost $700 million over the next four years to start producing mining shovels and expand production of its trucks at plants ...
Designing a piece of equipment this large is no easy task: it required the expertise and support of many stakeholders both internal and external. Development on the 4800XPC began in 2011 with ...