Midwest HEAVY Expo

The world’s largest crane. The Sarens SGC 250 (aka ‘Big Carl’). ?? The Sarens SGC 250 has 12 separate engines, a maximum lifting capacity of 5,000 tonnes, its height can reach up to 820ft and a maximum boom length of 160 metres.

Midwest Heavy is a heavy machinery expo co-hosted with Chicago Build. The Midwest’s largest construction show! ?? CHICAGO BUILD: The largest AEC show in the Midwest. Featuring 30,000+ attendees, 350+ exhibitors and 500+ speakers. Network with contractors, architects, engineers, government, developers and more. MIDWEST HEAVY: A heavy construction expo showcasing the latest machinery & technologies. Join us at McCormick Place this October.

Born in the USA. The iconic Cat D10 ???? Image credit: redrock_industrial_photography

Midwest HEAVY is a heavy construction show for the Midwest. Taking place at Chicago Build. ???? Midwest HEAVY is a large-scale expo dedicated to the heavy construction industry in the Midwest. Taking place alongside the award-winning Chicago Build Expo at McCormick Place on Oct 22 -23. The largest construction show in the Midwest! Featuring 25,000+ attendees from: contractors, civil engineers, architects, developers, project managers, equipment rental companies & more

The Six Biggest Bulldozers in the World ?? 1. Komatsu D575A-3 Super Dozer: The world’s largest production bulldozer. Operating weight 152 tons (top left photo) 2. Caterpillar D11T: Operating weight 120 tons (top right photo) 3. Komatsu D475A-5: Operating weight 111 tons (middle left photo) 4. Liebherr PR776: Operating weight 79 tons (middle right photo) 5. Komatsu D375A-8: Operating weight 75 tons (bottom left photo) 6. Caterpillar D10T2: Operating weight 67 tons (bottom right photo)

The World’s Five Biggest Land Based Cranes ??? ?? 1st Tallest:- The Saracens SGC 250, aka ‘Big Carl’ - 820ft high and can lift up to 5,511 tons (Top left photo) 2nd Tallest:- Liebherr LR 13000 - Max. Hoist height of 803ft with a max. load capacity of 3,000 tons (Top right photo) 3rd Tallest:- Mammoet PTC 200 DS - A ring crane. 807ft long and can lift up to 5,000 tons (Bottom left photo) 4th Tallest:- Terex Demag CC 8800-1 - It’s main boom in 7 variants can be 205.6ft to 511.8ft long (Bottom middle photo) 5th Tallest:-Demag CC 800-1 TWIN - A 768ft high crawler crane with a lifting capacity of 3,200 tons (Bottom right photo)

#Stunning. To celebrate 70 years of backhoe production, JCB releases limited Platinum models.?? The Founder of JCB, Joseph Cyril Bamford, is credited with having invented the backhoe concept. To celebrate 70 years of backhoe production, JCB has released limited Platinum editions of its 3CX and 4CX models. The Platinum Pro will feature servo excavator controls, air conditioning and Power Slide. The machines will include platinum coloured wheels and their interior will include an embroidered graphic and upgraded seat material. Each machine also comes with a plaque and a special platinum gift pack. Image credit: JCB

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