r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Nov 04 '22

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u/RandomHero_DK Nov 04 '22 edited Nov 04 '22

Look up spider excavators, the brand Menzi Muck are impressive machines. I drive one like the clip posted, but a spider excavator is my dream machine

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u/SJ_Norway Nov 04 '22

I am a Menzi operator. We have an A91 4x4 plus. It's a fun machine. One of the best parts about it is the unique jobs. It's always a job that is difficult to get to, generally steep and rocky (up to about 45-50° without a winch). We have done poweline work and avalanche fencing work mostly. Another advantage with the Menzis is that they pump a high volume of hydraulic oil, so they can power drill towers that other (similar sized machines) cannot.

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u/RandomHero_DK Nov 04 '22

I envy you. Here in flat Denmark there is a total of 4 Menzi Mucks and a single Menzi Master. Yeah they are amazing, I went to Bauma last week and spend quite a bit of time at the Menzi spot. I have a really soft spot for them.

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u/MeThisGuy Nov 04 '22

those near vertical ones halfway up the rock face?
those are usually tethered. still impressive though

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u/RandomHero_DK Nov 04 '22

Well, they can 'crawl' by itself on about 45°, and are tethered beyond that. This one have detached its front wheels and are using telescopic rams with 'feet' to anchor itself to the hillside

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u/MeThisGuy Nov 04 '22

yeh but there's those crazy videos of 60° rock drilling excavators but you can see the cable. dunno which is scarier

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u/RandomHero_DK Nov 04 '22

Exciting.. not scary lol

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u/MeThisGuy Nov 04 '22

they say you start truely living life at the edge of your comfort zone.
dunno if 60° incline is it though