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…
P&H 9020C – (dragline)
The P&H 9020C is a heavyweight representative of the class of large-scale cable-operated excavators known as draglines. Built for continuous, high-volume removal of overburden and other surface-material handling tasks, this…
Bucyrus 1300W – (dragline)
The Bucyrus 1300W dragline is one of the heavy-equipment workhorses designed for large-scale surface mining and earthmoving. Combining a long boom, a large bucket, and electrically driven winches, this machine…
Bucyrus 2570WS – (dragline)
The Bucyrus 2570WS is a hallmark of heavy-surface mining equipment: a large, purpose-built dragline designed to move tremendous volumes of overburden and ore in open-pit operations. In this article I…
Hitachi EH3500AC-3 – (haul truck)
The Hitachi EH3500AC-3 is a heavy-duty mining haul truck designed for large-scale surface mining operations and earthmoving projects. Combining robust construction with an electric AC drive system, the EH3500AC-3 aims…
Komatsu HD1500-8 – (haul truck)
The Komatsu HD1500-8 represents a class of ultra-large rigid-frame dump trucks designed for the most demanding surface mining and heavy earthmoving operations. Combining robust structural design, high-capacity hauling, and operator-focused…









