Never really noticed just how massive the king is. I grew up seeing her working in the mines. I think I might even have seen it walked from one pit to another when I was a kid back in the 80s. Thank You for bringing back memories and getting to see something from where I grew up. Great video!
Thanks for taking the time to talk about this dragline. My grandfather and namesake was one of the first operators and died in a wall collapse while operating. I just learned more about the king from my father over dinner last night. I wasn't aware of the significance of the machine until just now.
Great Video! We went on a Schuylkill Vo-Tech field trip to see the King in action! We had a pic of the whole class in the bucket! I decided right then, and there, "I was going to be an Electrician" It was truly impressive starting with the 12KV power cord that feeds it, &the huge motors!
Thanks for that Justin, I was a bit confused, cos bennetshovels vid was just uploaded yesterday. So you must record the same mines as Mr BS. I must say I enjoy both channels, thanks for sharing all your vids with us. we don't see a lot of this stuff in the UK.
Bennettshovel mainly films draglines and he doesn't film as much as he used to. I film from all across the state at hundards of different mine sites. Thanks
Really enjoy your videos, just fantastic. Have to disagree about loading the bucket to capacity. It does no good to have a big chunk of metal if you can't load it to capacity. You might as well have a smaller lighter bucket and fill it to capacity. Easier on the machine. Also no one should be working in the swing radius because these machines can loose power and keep swinging until the swing,hoist, and drag brakes automatically come on. No one should ever be under the bucket. That is the safety factor not load capacity. Any how you do great videos that I love to watch. Best wishes.
I agree about loading the bucket. They didn't make an 80 yard bucket to hold 40 yards. Owners told the operators to fill the bucket til it spills over and we'll make sure everyone stands back.
Is this the same machine on bennetshovels channel?, because this one is running, unless the video is an old one, check out about 8 mins on the video. ua-cam.com/video/bwof8lZK-eI/v-deo.html&feature=plcp
Never really noticed just how massive the king is. I grew up seeing her working in the mines. I think I might even have seen it walked from one pit to another when I was a kid back in the 80s. Thank You for bringing back memories and getting to see something from where I grew up. Great video!
Thanks for taking the time to talk about this dragline. My grandfather and namesake was one of the first operators and died in a wall collapse while operating. I just learned more about the king from my father over dinner last night. I wasn't aware of the significance of the machine until just now.
Great Video! We went on a Schuylkill Vo-Tech field trip to see the King in action! We had a pic of the whole class in the bucket! I decided right then, and there, "I was going to be an Electrician" It was truly impressive starting with the 12KV power cord that feeds it, &the huge motors!
Your very knowledgeable about all the machinery you showcase. 🚜👍
Thanks for that Justin, I was a bit confused, cos bennetshovels vid was just uploaded yesterday.
So you must record the same mines as Mr BS. I must say I enjoy both channels, thanks for sharing all your vids with us. we don't see a lot of this stuff in the UK.
Bennettshovel mainly films draglines and he doesn't film as much as he used to. I film from all across the state at hundards of different mine sites. Thanks
Nice love your vidio's! question, is the topsite hollouw and empty or is it filled up whit concrete for stability ?
Hi,
Very much appreciate your ‘voice over’ and the details mentioned. Thank you so much.
Take care.
mrbluenun
July 2018. This and the other two giants at this mine were where all 3 parked.:(
come to aitik in Gällivare Sweden they got a 1946 Marion 7400
I Have a home movie of this shovel walking!
Really enjoy your videos, just fantastic. Have to disagree about loading the bucket to capacity. It does no good to have a big chunk of metal if you can't load it to capacity. You might as well have a smaller lighter bucket and fill it to capacity. Easier on the machine. Also no one should be working in the swing radius because these machines can loose power and keep swinging until the swing,hoist, and drag brakes automatically come on. No one should ever be under the bucket. That is the safety factor not load capacity. Any how you do great videos that I love to watch. Best wishes.
I agree about loading the bucket. They didn't make an 80 yard bucket to hold 40 yards. Owners told the operators to fill the bucket til it spills over and we'll make sure everyone stands back.
is it working now or still just seting??
And she’s still sitting there, hasn’t moved for about 12 years I think
Better than being scrapped
has anything happened with this old girl yet? great vid
The last I heard was that this machine was going to be leased out to another company for work. But who knows....rumors are rumors. Thanks
How about now? Running yet?
any chance to see it walking and working on video?
Not anytime soon unfortunately. This machine hasn't moved in about 10 years.
Hey it's the Big Muskies little brother.....
its sad i pass by it going to the 1450 everyday and it just sits there....
Great video, never seen one so "close" before... "Like" (but you've disabled ratings)
Is this the same machine on bennetshovels channel?, because this one is running, unless the video is an old one, check out about 8 mins on the video.
ua-cam.com/video/bwof8lZK-eI/v-deo.html&feature=plcp
Its the same machine, just an old video. That dragline hasn't run in almost 10yrs
@yup703 Still parked
Nope