Operator 7 #26 Posted March 7, 2009 Taking my toys and leaving. Taking another break. MTF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #27 Posted March 8, 2009 Well after numerous broken windows from the computer being thrown, And the wife getting a quick lesson on Photo Bucket . We/she got it for me, It wouldn't direct link but had to type in all the URL address after resizing the picture from my laptop. But now I got my Loader Avatar. Three days to get one picture, that's bad. not impressed with Photo Bucket Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #28 Posted March 8, 2009 Randy...seems overly complex at first. But it does get easier to use photo bucket...as long as they don't keep makeing improvements. So I haven't been to the eye Dr in a while now...is that a 988? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #29 Posted March 8, 2009 Yup! 988H $675,000.00 And they say they got a deal on it. One sweet loader. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #30 Posted March 8, 2009 Awesome piece of machinery! Graymont had a 988B, 988F and a 962G when I left there a few years ago. (and a 966D, two 980C's ,and a 992C) I'm not sure I could ever get used to a loader without a steering wheel, but the "Batman" wheel in the 962 was awesome! Glad to see you finally got it tackled, Randy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #31 Posted March 8, 2009 All rite TT that is what I'm liking! I really like the idea of hitting the full throttle button and having the engine run same R's all nite. Joystick steer Aggregate Industries Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teddy da Bear 11 #32 Posted March 8, 2009 I just posted another topic on photobucket.....oooops! My sentiments exactly Stephen......something has changed. No longer works for me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #33 Posted March 8, 2009 Very cool Randy....We use a newer 980 "I think" to feed the asphalt plant at work. Steped up to that size from the 966's a few years back. A 988 or bigger has to be just nuts in size the first time you walk up to it. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #34 Posted March 8, 2009 Some of those things are HUGE! Johnson & Morgan coal had a few electric Dart loaders that were XXXL in size. "Our" 992 had a spade nosed bucket that was big enough to load the 24/25 ton screenings (under 3/8") trucks with one scoop, and the 100 ton RR cars of kiln feed ( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #35 Posted March 11, 2009 Have you ever watched the youtube video of a Cat 994 being hauled in Australia. In the first video they run two trucks in a push-pull then in the 2nd both are up front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,127 #36 Posted March 11, 2009 You should know that I have watched those already, Nick...... There's something about 998 cubic inches of tire-smoking V8 Bulldog helping a "big truck" up a hill that really makes me grin! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #37 Posted March 11, 2009 They were good video's Nick, Some years ago the Boss wanted a big loader ,He always said "Bigger is better unless we're talking women" Anyway he got us a 992 Cat came in on 4 semi's and it took Cat guys 4 days to put it together. It ended up getting shipped to MA. Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #38 Posted March 11, 2009 Cool youtube videos nick. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
