Also we appreciate what you do, showing us these old machines that are essentially long forgotten in depth, with insight as to what makes them unique or noteworthy. Also also you really sound like a sports announcer in this one
Been curious for a while, the information you get on these machines while you do your walk around Docu, such as the technical specs, this from shop manuals or from the mechanics that worked on the machines? Some of these things are so obscure, you can't really find info online about them. The amount of time you put into these is great!
Big Machine that L-480, I never saw a MICHIGAN L-675 whereas CLARK made a 675 Wheel Loader. Seen a lot of these models being parked in some mining areas.
@Megashovelman The 675 unit you are referring to is the Clark Michigan 675.One massive 190 ton, 24 cubic yard bucket loader manufactured by only 1 company.You might be interested to know there were only 14 units built .
Fairly new to your videos, but really enjoy the documentaries you do! Do you ever start them up and move them about? Would love to hear these beast fire up!
Welcome to the channel! Glad you are enjoying the videos! No I never do start ups during a documentary. Those kind of videos I'll do separately haha. Thanks
Thank you for this documentary. The large michigan, from L 190 to L 480 were better that the Volvo's, good only for light works. Michigan loaders were strongs machines, very good for hard works . VOLVO HAS DESTROYED THESE MACHINES !!!
First loader I ever ran was a 275 Michigan with a half flat front tire and zero brakes, you had to park your truck up hill on an angle or it was game over. Would love to know how many hours that ol girl put in.
D Hewitt The L-480 is very similar in size to the legendary Cat 992c. Both loaders carry a 12.5 cubic yard bucket. The 992c produces 690 horsepower, so it has that advantage as well as a heavier operating weight. I’m pretty sure the big CAT weighed in at about 193,000 lbs. It would be interesting to see the productivity records of the L-480 and the 992c on various earthmoving projects, to see how they compared.One thing for sure is that Caterpillar sold enormous numbers of their 992c loader. To conclude I’d like to say I’m a big fan of the Michigan loaders.My favorite is the giant 675 model that was powered by two big diesel engines!
@@PAmining I’m not 100 percent sure, but as of 2016 there was a 675 located in Michigan. The owner was a fellow named Russ.I don’t know his last name but he had a Clark Michigan 675 loader in good condition.You can check out a video of that machine on UA-cam.It was basically a walk around of the loader with the camera. You could probably do a twenty minute in depth audio-visual presentation about that machine.That would be a huge treat for PAmining fans.I just hope that 675 still exists,and hasn’t been scrapped.The individual who did the 675 video was Don Campbell. He is a very popular model maker.Thanks for all you do,it is much appreciated.
This machine can't be no more of a prime example why companies prefer to have chains on their front tires look at the gouges on those tires. $$$$$$$$😳😠😵💫
still watching all your videos,since the old days, thanks for the field trip[!
Still watch yours man and love em! Cheers from PA! 🍻
2 UA-cam veterans.
Good old Michigan. It'd still go. Thanks, Pal!
Also we appreciate what you do, showing us these old machines that are essentially long forgotten in depth, with insight as to what makes them unique or noteworthy.
Also also you really sound like a sports announcer in this one
Well thank you I appreciate it
Not many of those around. With price of scrap rising she's not long for this world. Another very interesting video sir 👍👍
I operated a 275 for a short while in about 1978, that was the rear wheel steer model ! a fine machine, sounded lovely.
I would so run this baby great post keep it up, been with u for years
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it!
I was happy to see a new PAmining video in my subscriptions.
Thank you so much! A lot of history with that iron!
That's definitely a Beast. Outstanding!
Great documentary as always!
9:37 “crystal clear view” through gawdawful windshield
That’d be a beautiful restoration project
Yes it would
If you had a couple hundred grand lying around doing nothing.
She’s a beaut. Sad to see her just sitting there. Must have some issues.
Thanks for the video. Always enjoyable. 👍
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it!
Another quality documentary 👍👍👍
Nice video more of this type :) only one engine start was missing :)
Been curious for a while, the information you get on these machines while you do your walk around Docu, such as the technical specs, this from shop manuals or from the mechanics that worked on the machines? Some of these things are so obscure, you can't really find info online about them. The amount of time you put into these is great!
Manuals or sales literature. Thanks!
Now those very well from German quarries. Nice machines. Thx for your walk-around. 👍🥂
Glad to see you back lad love your videos
BIG mining beauty
84Db. She was a screamer. Drive you nuts after a days work. Thanks for the post Justin 👍. Take care. Fred
Thank you sir! Glad you enjoyed!
BEAST!!!
Beast machine indeed mate!! Awesome video!
Thanks mate!
Big Machine that L-480, I never saw a MICHIGAN L-675 whereas CLARK made a 675 Wheel Loader. Seen a lot of these models being parked in some mining areas.
@Megashovelman The 675 unit you are referring to is the Clark Michigan 675.One massive 190 ton, 24 cubic yard bucket loader manufactured by only 1 company.You might be interested to know there were only 14 units built .
@@williamhall9204 I guess the bigger they were built the more the cost was.
Another first class video
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks!
Yet another great video Justin. Thank you
Your welcome! Thanks for the support 😃
Fairly new to your videos, but really enjoy the documentaries you do! Do you ever start them up and move them about? Would love to hear these beast fire up!
Welcome to the channel! Glad you are enjoying the videos! No I never do start ups during a documentary. Those kind of videos I'll do separately haha. Thanks
Could you do a video on the Michigan L320 some time in the future? I enjoy watching your videos from Sweden. Thanks.
Absolutely. Thanks!
Thank you for this documentary.
The large michigan, from L 190 to L 480 were better that the Volvo's, good only for light works.
Michigan loaders were strongs machines, very good for hard works .
VOLVO HAS DESTROYED THESE MACHINES !!!
Bla bla bla...
Really had a short lifespan. Hopefully doesn’t get cut up.
Thank you for sharing.
Looks like the keys were still there, but the batteries were disconnected. Would of loved to hear it run!
Another excellent video. Sad to see the loader sitting idle. Looks like she still has a lot of life left. What are the issues with this loader?
It's hard to get parts for these old Michigan loaders
Cool video we got one at the pit I work at
Cool man!
@@PAmining been sitting a while but talk of getting it going again
It's an ancestor of the 990 wheel loader.
Ahead of its time
First loader I ever ran was a 275 Michigan with a half flat front tire and zero brakes, you had to park your truck up hill on an angle or it was game over.
Would love to know how many hours that ol girl put in.
Would you say that is a 992c sized machine?
D Hewitt The L-480 is very similar in size to the legendary Cat 992c. Both loaders carry a 12.5 cubic yard bucket. The 992c produces 690 horsepower, so it has that advantage as well as a heavier operating weight. I’m pretty sure the big CAT weighed in at about 193,000 lbs. It would be interesting to see the productivity records of the L-480 and the 992c on various earthmoving projects, to see how they compared.One thing for sure is that Caterpillar sold enormous numbers of their 992c loader. To conclude I’d like to say I’m a big fan of the Michigan loaders.My favorite is the giant 675 model that was powered by two big diesel engines!
@@williamhall9204 thank you 👍
Excellent video can you do one on the Clark 475 C or 675 that would be great 👍👍👍
The 475B is planned for the future. There are no 675s left. Thanks
@@PAmining I’m not 100 percent sure, but as of 2016 there was a 675 located in Michigan. The owner was a fellow named Russ.I don’t know his last name but he had a Clark Michigan 675 loader in good condition.You can check out a video of that machine on UA-cam.It was basically a walk around of the loader with the camera. You could probably do a twenty minute in depth audio-visual presentation about that machine.That would be a huge treat for PAmining fans.I just hope that 675 still exists,and hasn’t been scrapped.The individual who did the 675 video was Don Campbell. He is a very popular model maker.Thanks for all you do,it is much appreciated.
Is this about a cat 988 or 992 size wise
CAT 992c size wise. The L-480 and 992c were both equipped with 12.5 cubic yard bucket.
@@williamhall9204 thank you
Pre volvo?
I have an opportunity to buy a 125B Wheel loader, can you possibly tell me if the 125B was/is a pretty good Machine? Thank you, Augie
Either you keep it running, or you scrap it. You don't let it die in a field.
VME: Volvo Michigan Euclid?
Yes sir!
6.38 - Top cover removed - here's the reason why she's parked up probably
Is it me or this machine looks almost to clean haha😅
This machine can't be no more of a prime example why companies prefer to have chains on their front tires look at the gouges on those tires. $$$$$$$$😳😠😵💫
Sorry,I got it😄
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so were is this parked.
o ya, you do not give location's.
Correct, mining companies want privacy and don't want just anyone showing up so what's your point?