bulldog man Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I saw some old loaders once.This one was used for snow removal at Lowes in Oakland, Md.img_2006.jpgimg_2007.jpgThese were all parked in a field by the truckstop in Mt. Nebo, W.V.img_2258.jpgimg_2260.jpgimg_2261.jpgimg_2264.jpgimg_2270.jpgThis 988 was in Weirton, W.V.100_4955.jpgThat 988B Looks similar to the 988B Cat that is @ Fullen Dock in Memphis loading dump buckets & dump wagons w/ rock & rip rap . that ole loader has been going strong since it was new . Ive been round that ole loader since I was a young un . Love the sound of that 3408 V8 Motor . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thats an old 988. Amazing how the B makes that look like a tonka toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Buchanan Marine (Tilcon) Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 My buddies 980 that needs an engine, anybody have a 3406 Cat hanging around?pm sent Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Speed Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 A paving outfit I worked for had a 988 that was bought from a mine near here. The Boss said he got a great deal on it. I found out later the sellers laughed all the way to the bank because it was a lemon,and spent more time in the shop than on the job. I liked it a lot though,(I was an oiler there but got to drive everything out there,to get to the fuel tank every night.) Once he learned that the rams used special "Cat" O-rings and plain (cheap) ones wouldn't work,it was pretty reliable.James Quote "Remember-ANY Gun Control is Unconstitutional!"<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><i><b>MACK-E Model Registry # 36</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><a href="http://www.nvabatetravel.com/"target="_blank">http://www.nvabatetravel.com/</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 New payloder, moving payloader Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Found this along side the roadthere was a crane too. 1 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Wow that's a big um. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Ok all you John Deere fans. I have seen a pic another driver got and not supposed to have. Deere is coming out with a 944. PIc I saw had this thing wired for sound with all the data they are collecting. It is huge. looks to be the equivlent off a 988 but not sure. probably every bit of 105k. Not sure how many have heard about this monster but it may be hitting jobs and pits in the near future. Definatley going to be hitting the proving grounds to run the piss out of it or down at there Laredo test facility of 27 miles by 18 mile farm. they got everything there and they run the dog piss out of it. Also have a Pete down there with a Bulldog on the hood. try to get a pic next time I go down to the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Clark. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Clark.Nice 1 Quote Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenlunberg Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 That style machine always scared me. Stick your arm out and get it clipped off by the loader arm!!!! Especially the smaller versions with open cab. Wondered what OSHA would think of something like that today? It would have to have a cage or laser screen to shut machine off if you stuck your arm out.That seat picture just goes to show..............a cat and dog CAN sleep together LOL!!Here ya go Sam.......I got it posted here for youNice shot! It looks like a monster! Quote Heavy Hauling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Mike Blais Posted August 1, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 1, 2013 Fianally got the old girl back from the heavy equipment shop. Engine completely rebuilt, used rebuilt torque converter, rear axle housings, steering rebuilt. Radiator recored, new brakes, lines, and master cylinder. Counterweight that was hanging off properly re-attached. I wanted to get it painted, but I was getting too much money into it. We didn't get the parking brake fixed either. This winter I'll show those snow banks who's boss! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Looks good dependable antiques like I have, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackniac Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Fianally got the old girl back from the heavy equipment shop. Engine completely rebuilt, used rebuilt torque converter, rear axle housings, steering rebuilt. Radiator recored, new brakes, lines, and master cylinder. Counterweight that was hanging off properly re-attached. I wanted to get it painted, but I was getting too much money into it. We didn't get the parking brake fixed either. This winter I'll show those snow banks who's boss!A friend of mine has one excatly like that for sale ! Quote Makniac , collector and customizer of die-cast model in 1/50th scale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Here's a few pics of an old Michigan loader at the stone dock. Look how much bigger it is than the old Caterpillar 980 B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 That's a big machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 This old girl still works.One of this first 100 built of this modelI was told,forgot the serial number/model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 old ancient 988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdogtrucker Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 old ancient 988Yup,just found my pad I wrote my notes on.It's a "63! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Your pictures are so clear. It's amazing what these old machines did back then. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCDrum Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yep. My father has a ton of old slides. He's going to give me all of his old pics which have some equipment at some point when I get down to see him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 992C getting ready to head into the mine. Dam n lights are the brightest damn things I have ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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