[LRflex] Re: Meanwhile, back at the mine...

  • From: "W.B. Abbott" <captbilly3@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:24:54 -0700

David,

That's a mechanical engineer's dream, and front wheel drive to boot. Lovely 
picture. One of these parked in your driveway would surely impress your 
neighbors.

Best,

Bill


On Oct 22, 2011, at 5:38 PM, David Young wrote:

> I made the acquaintance of the Le Tourneau.
> 
> Think of it as a Bobcat, on steroids.
> 
> With it's modest 2300 HP engine, and a bucket that will load a 240 tonne 
> truck 
> in just three scoops, it is a massive machine.  
> 
> Another grab shot, but against the light, so not so good.  But, I had to show 
> it, just for it's sheer size.
> 
> Tires, btw, are a very reasonable $100,000 each!  Chains, to improve traction 
> are mere $50,000 pr!
> 
> http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/LeTourneau.html
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> David.
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