Big, bigger, biggest!

nomadman · 04-29-2010, 09:38 AM

Last week I was in Germany for my job and visit the BAUMA exhibition in Munich.

The biggest cranes, dumpers, shovels and excavators on earth are shown on this exhibition.

When you think that your Nomad is a large machine, look at the pics below!

Greetings

Nomadman

**ringadingh** · 04-29-2010, 12:00 PM

In 1981 I worked for a Caterpiller dealer here, I got to run some of the big equipment and it was like playing with giant Tonka toys. Theres nothing like having a 1000hp D9 bulldozer rumbling beneath you.

Or carrying a D8 around with a giant lift truck.

cactusjack · 04-29-2010, 12:03 PM

I used to service equipment at the massive Kennecott Copper Mine west of Salt Lake City. Tonka Toys on a grand scale! My favorite area was the truck shop high atop a mountain that overlooked the pit. That's where they serviced the gigantic dump trucks.

fish · 04-29-2010, 12:10 PM

I use to dream of running equipment like that....Hell! I still do ;)

Bdog · 04-29-2010, 12:33 PM

I do run these trucks for a living, 797b cats. Two v-12 engines coupled together along with a 7 speed automatic. Top speed is 67kmph or 42mph. Net weight is 250 tons and gross weight is 700 tons. Get one of these trucks going down a 6% slope fully loaded and its snowing or raining out. They can get sideways on you real quick which is a whole new meaning of "white knuckle". ...Bdog

**glwilson** · 04-29-2010, 05:26 PM

Just think of what a set of tires cost on one of those things.

Not to mention an oil-change once in a while. Wonder how many gallons it takes...

dantama · 04-29-2010, 05:33 PM

I was just coming to see if from the title of the thread it was talking about boobs! :)

**glwilson** · 04-29-2010, 05:51 PM

No... I am just not going to say what I wanted to say...

...it would be far too easy of a shot

macmac · 04-29-2010, 07:02 PM

Well if I see one of them rigs with a flat I ain't even stopping to change it.. I like that 2nd pic a lot all dark siders....

AlabamaNomadRider · 04-29-2010, 09:35 PM

Now those are what I call big machines. Thanks for posting. I know I enjoyed seeing them.

paul · 04-29-2010, 10:48 PM

Ya think mounting one of those tires on the Nomad would help correct the spedo error

?

Yellow Jacket · 04-30-2010, 09:19 PM

Great pics! Just love big machines. . .thanks for posting them!

socwkbiker · 04-30-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmsregalnadness

Ya think mounting one of those tires on the Nomad would help correct the spedo error

?

Could imagine the work you would have to do to the swingarm to get that bad boy mounted?

Bdog · 05-07-2010, 11:55 PM

I burn around 4000 litres of fuel in 12hrs. on a 797 cat. Tires are 13 1/2 ft. tall and 5ft. wide (6 tires). When they blow look out. Tires cost around 65000 each. There life span is around 6000 hrs. Truck sticker price is 7 million. ..Bdog

04-29-2010, 09:38 AM	#1
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04-29-2010, 12:00 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Big, bigger, biggest! In 1981 I worked for a Caterpiller dealer here, I got to run some of the big equipment and it was like playing with giant Tonka toys. Theres nothing like having a 1000hp D9 bulldozer rumbling beneath you. Or carrying a D8 around with a giant lift truck. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-29-2010, 12:33 PM	#5
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Big, bigger, biggest! I do run these trucks for a living, 797b cats. Two v-12 engines coupled together along with a 7 speed automatic. Top speed is 67kmph or 42mph. Net weight is 250 tons and gross weight is 700 tons. Get one of these trucks going down a 6% slope fully loaded and its snowing or raining out. They can get sideways on you real quick which is a whole new meaning of "white knuckle". ...Bdog __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Big, bigger, biggest! Just think of what a set of tires cost on one of those things. Not to mention an oil-change once in a while. Wonder how many gallons it takes... __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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04-29-2010, 05:33 PM	#7
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Big, bigger, biggest! I was just coming to see if from the title of the thread it was talking about boobs! :)
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04-29-2010, 05:51 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Big, bigger, biggest! No... I am just not going to say what I wanted to say... ...it would be far too easy of a shot __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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04-29-2010, 07:02 PM	#9
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Big, bigger, biggest! Well if I see one of them rigs with a flat I ain't even stopping to change it.. I like that 2nd pic a lot all dark siders.... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Big, bigger, biggest! Now those are what I call big machines. Thanks for posting. I know I enjoyed seeing them. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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04-29-2010, 10:48 PM	#11
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	Big, bigger, biggest! Ya think mounting one of those tires on the Nomad would help correct the spedo error ? __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Big, bigger, biggest! Great pics! Just love big machines. . .thanks for posting them! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Big, bigger, biggest! I burn around 4000 litres of fuel in 12hrs. on a 797 cat. Tires are 13 1/2 ft. tall and 5ft. wide (6 tires). When they blow look out. Tires cost around 65000 each. There life span is around 6000 hrs. Truck sticker price is 7 million. ..Bdog __________________
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