Bucyrus-Erie 4250-W "Big Muskie" walking dragline

Bucyrus-Erie's 4250-W "Big Muskie" walking dragline, shown soon after commissioning in 1969, has a 220-cu.-yd. bucket swinging on a 310-ft. boom. According to Bucyrus-Erie, it was the largest dragline ever built at the time.
This video was was compiled, narrated and produced by Keith Haddock for the Historical Construction Equipment Association.

[@VSE4me1]

I remember going to see this as a kid!

[@Dave-co1cv]

It's such a shame that this beautiful best is no longer around, let alone in use.

[@davefleming1117]

It was truly a ONE OF..so majestic

[@didierpessin9696]

the best !! awesome

[@RomeKG471]

They should have preserved it and gave people rides in the bucket!, lol

[@OneBlueFroggy]

That's a BIG muther !
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