Big Machine

05/23/2026

Seeing a D10T from this angle really puts its size into perspective. This is a machine that demands respect, whether it's pushing massive yardage in a mine or just walking onto a trailer. It's the iron that builds our world, handled by the best in the business. 🚜🏆

To the Senior Big Machine family: We know there’s a big difference between running a D6 and stepping up to a D10. What was the hardest thing for you to get used to when you first moved up to the "Big Track" series? Let’s talk horsepower and handling! 🏗️🛠️💪

05/23/2026

The real work starts after the tip. Recovering a D8 without causing more damage to the ROPS or the hydraulics is a specialized skill. It’s about rigging, leverage, and a lot of communication between the ground crew and the recovery operator. 🚜🏆

To the Senior Big Machine family: Have you ever had to lead a recovery for a machine this size? It takes a calm head and a lot of experience to get them back on their tracks. Share your most challenging recovery stories and let’s talk about the right way to get the "Big Machines" back to work! 🏗️🛠️💪

05/22/2026

Looking at this lineup, you can almost smell the diesel and hear the roar of the engines. These weren't just machines; they were the iron that built the infrastructure we use today. 🚜🔥

To the Senior Big Machine family: Have you ever had the chance to run a classic Galion or one of these early Komatsu haulers? We want to hear the "good, the bad, and the muddy."

Post your photos, your stories, and let’s discuss what made this era of equipment so legendary! 🏗️🛠️💪

05/17/2026

The 955 has been a staple of job sites for generations, proving that high-quality engineering stands the test of time💪

05/16/2026

Cool! 😎

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Cab view from a CAT 928G😍

05/11/2026

Today’s dozers have GPS, cameras, and automatic grade control. But the Senior D8 Operators remember when "grade control" was the feel of your left hand on the decelerator and your right hand knowing exactly how much bite the blade had.

Technical Question: Some say the D8K was the last "true" dozer before the high-drive took over. Others swear the D8N was the greatest pushing machine ever built.

Where do you stand? Lever-steer or Finger-tip control—which gave you more precision?

05/11/2026

Nice! 1984 Caterpillar 973 Track loader

05/09/2026

Caterpillar 977H vintage CAT track shovel loader traxcavator crawler

🎥Jim Turner