Heavy Equipment Collection

The Demolition Excavator
Excavators (Hydraulic Excavators) are heavy construction equipment consisting of a boom, dipper (or stick), bucket and cab on a rotating platform known as the house

One and All
3585793 One and All; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a small engineering works from Richard Tangye's 'One and All')

Old and New Juxtaposition
A juxtaposition of old and new, as old manmade iron levers used to raise and lower ramps are pictured agains the Renaissance Centre in Detroit Michigan

100 Tons of Fun
Patrick Compagnucci

Sir Richard Trevithick Tangye, 1833 - 1906. British manufacturer of engines and heavy equipment. From The Business Encyclopaedia and Legal Adviser, published 1907

Navy Seabees dismantling an Elevated Causeway Modular
Navy Seabees are dismantling an Elevated Causeway Modular ECLAS(M) consisting of 8 x40 modular sections cantilever erected over the water

A Combat Logistics Battalion multi-mission vehicle unloads supplies at the rearming, refueling and resupply point in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan

forklift is unloaded off of a logistics support vehicle
Ar Ramadi, Iraq, January 5, 2008 - A forklift is unloaded off of a logistics support vehicle at an Iraqi Highway patrol base

U. S. Marine works on a Kalmar Rough Terrain vehicle
September 14, 2010 - A U.S. Marine ensures that the Kalmar Rough Terrain vehicle is positioned correctly in order to move the generators onto the Logistics Vehicle System MK48, aboard Camp Lejeune

Marines pick up palletized logistics vehicle system tires
December 7, 2010 - United States Marines, Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (CLR-27), 2D Marine Logistics Group Forward (2D MLG Fwd)

Equipment Operator gathers a load of gravel on Camp Johnson
Camp Johnson, Alabama, January 31, 2012 - Equipment Operator gathers a load of gravel to raise the elevation of a road bed on Camp Johnson in support of Bold Alligator 2012

An Israel Defense Force Caterpillar D-9 clearing the way
An Israel Defense Force armoured Caterpillar D-9 clearing the way for Mark IV main battle tank during an exercise

An Israel Defense Force Merkava Mark IV battle tank and Caterpillar D-9
An Israel Defense Force Merkava Mark IV main battle tank and Caterpillar D-9 during an exercise in the Negev serest, Israel

A shipping container is off-loaded from a logistics vehicle system
A motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion, offloads a shipping container of supplies from a Logistical Vehicle System Replacement at Forward Operating Base Pennsylvania, Afghanistan

Ship in dry dock at Hamburg, Germany. ship, vessel, repair, dry dock, crane
Ship in dry dock at Hamburg, Germany

Woman Works Steam Shovel
Oakland, California: c. 1930. A smiling woman at the controls of a steam shovel

Road Workers In LA
Los Angeles, California: c. 1924. Road workers pause from their ditch digging for a portrait

KIds At The Controls
United States: c. 1935. A couple of kids pretend to run the steam shovel at a mine while the fathers stand by. One is wearing an NRA (National Recovery Act) sign on his chest

Chicago High Rise Construction
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1938. A high rise steel worker walks a beam while a crane lifts up a new piece of steel

Dump trucks. Workers standing next to a row of new BelAZ dump trucks. Photographed in Zhodino, Misk Oblast, Belarus

Dump trucks C013 / 9311
Dump trucks. Worker standing between the huge wheels of two large BelAZ dump trucks. Photographed in Zhodino, Misk Oblast, Belarus

Modern skyscrapers and new construction in the Lujiazui financial district of Pudong, Shanghai, China, Asia

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"The Demolition Excavator: A Powerful Force in Construction" In the world of heavy equipment, one machine stands out for its sheer strength and capability - the demolition excavator. With its massive size and impressive functionality, this beast is a force to be reckoned with on any construction site. But what makes the demolition excavator truly fascinating is the juxtaposition between old and new. Dating back to the 19th century, British manufacturer Sir Richard Trevithick Tangye paved the way for modern heavy equipment. His innovative engines revolutionized industries worldwide, setting a foundation for today's advanced machinery. Looking back at history through postcards from early 1900s Newcastle upon Tyne, we catch glimpses of monumental projects like the iconic Tyne Bridge being constructed. These hand-colored snapshots capture Victorian-era workmen high above ground during its development - a testament to their bravery and dedication. Fast forward to present times, where Navy Seabees dismantle an elevated causeway modular effortlessly while Combat Logistics Battalion vehicles unload supplies efficiently. The evolution has enabled us to tackle complex tasks with ease and precision. Even smaller yet essential machines play their part in this grand symphony of construction. Witness as a forklift is unloaded off a logistics support vehicle or observe a U. S Marine working diligently on a Kalmar Rough Terrain vehicle. Each piece contributes to creating smooth operations on-site. With each passing year, heavy equipment continues to evolve into more powerful versions of itself - capable of moving mountains (literally) weighing up to 100 tons. This amalgamation of engineering marvels brings both excitement and awe as we witness these giants at work. So next time you see these behemoths dominating construction sites or hear their mighty roars echoing through urban landscapes, remember that behind every piece lies years of innovation and progress that have shaped our modern world. Heavy equipment truly embodies "100 Tons of Fun" while carrying the weight of our aspirations and dreams.