Big Machinery

Big Machinery A page for sharing photos and videos of heavy equipment and machinery that bring back good memories of the past.

We share experiences, stories, and discussions with people who love machines. Discover our newest videos featuring heavy machinery at work in the fields! Watch these powerful machines in action and learn how they operate. Share your own photos with us for a chance to be featured in our posts. Don’t forget to follow for fresh updates and daily content!

🚜 Ford 550 LoaderBefore joystick controls and digital displays, there was the Ford 550—a rugged machine that earned its ...
06/23/2026

🚜 Ford 550 Loader

Before joystick controls and digital displays, there was the Ford 550—a rugged machine that earned its reputation through hard work and reliability. Whether loading sand, maintaining roads, or helping on construction projects, these machines kept jobs moving for decades.

📸 Share your photos and memories below!

A true classic from the era when machines were built tough, simple, and ready to work. The International 540A delivered ...
06/23/2026

A true classic from the era when machines were built tough, simple, and ready to work. The International 540A delivered dependable horsepower, strong breakout force, and the rugged reliability that operators counted on every day.

👷‍♂️ Question for the old-school operators:
Have you ever run an International 540A or another International Pay Loader?

Standing next to a CAT 994H makes you realize just how massive these machines really are. Those tires alone cost more th...
06/22/2026

Standing next to a CAT 994H makes you realize just how massive these machines really are. Those tires alone cost more than many cars!

How much do you think it costs to completely fill the fuel tank on a CAT 994H? 🤔

Looking at this photo, would you rather spend a day in the seat of a CAT 994K or a CAT D11 dozer?🤔
06/22/2026

Looking at this photo, would you rather spend a day in the seat of a CAT 994K or a CAT D11 dozer?🤔

O&K face shovel, taken over by Cat?
06/22/2026

O&K face shovel, taken over by Cat?

Is that to drive the pallet? 🤔
06/22/2026

Is that to drive the pallet? 🤔

Nice! One you don't see very often
06/22/2026

Nice! One you don't see very often

Standing beside a machine like the Caterpillar MT5300B really puts things into perspective. What looks like a pile of ro...
06/22/2026

Standing beside a machine like the Caterpillar MT5300B really puts things into perspective. What looks like a pile of rock to us is just another load for this giant haul truck.

For operators, mechanics, and miners, these machines are more than equipment—they're the backbone of the operation, moving thousands of tons day after day in some of the toughest conditions on earth.

👷‍♂️ Let's hear from the mining crowd:

👉 Have you ever operated or worked around a large haul truck?
👉 What's the biggest truck you've run—CAT, Komatsu, Terex, or Euclid?
👉 Could you imagine climbing that ladder every shift?

Share your experiences, photos, and stories below. The scale of these machines never gets old.

🚛💚 Euclid R-X – Built for the Toughest Hauls 💚🚛Back when mines demanded maximum traction and reliability, the Euclid R-X...
06/22/2026

🚛💚 Euclid R-X – Built for the Toughest Hauls 💚🚛

Back when mines demanded maximum traction and reliability, the Euclid R-X answered the call. With its all-wheel-drive design and massive payload capacity, this was one of the machines that helped shape modern off-highway hauling.

For the old-school operators and mechanics out there:

👉 Did you ever run a Euclid, Terex, Wabco, Dart, or Mack haul truck?
👉 Which brand earned your respect in the pit?

Share your memories, photos, and stories below. The younger generation would love to hear what these giants were really like to operate!

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