CAT 793F – (haul truck)

The Caterpillar 793F is a purpose-built, high-capacity haul truck designed primarily for large-scale surface mining operations. As part of Caterpillar’s long-standing series of ultra-class mine trucks, the 793F balances massive…

Komatsu 860E – (haul truck)

The Komatsu 860E is a heavy-duty haul truck designed for large-scale surface mining operations and heavy earthmoving applications. As part of Komatsu’s E-series of electric-drive mining trucks, the 860E combines…

Marion 8750 – (dragline)

The Marion 8750 is a legendary example of the large-scale mechanized equipment that transformed surface mining in the mid-20th century. As a walking electric dragline, it combined immense digging power…

McCloskey J50 – (mobile crusher)

The McCloskey J50 is a compact, high-performance mobile jaw crusher designed to combine robust crushing power with on-site mobility and operational efficiency. Widely used by contractors, quarry operators, and recycling…

CAT 7495 – (electric rope shovel)

The CAT 7495 is a heavy-duty, electric rope shovel designed for high-productivity mining operations. This machine combines proven mechanical architecture with modern electrical drive systems and advanced controls, making it…

The Largest Excavators in Mining History

Mining operations around the globe have long relied on the relentless might of excavators to unearth valuable minerals and reshape landscapes. From the early mechanical steam shovels to today’s towering…