You're the man for taking the time to, more or less, film these ladies obituaries before they get recycled. I think you're definitely worthy of the title Iron Historian.
Thanks for the video. I love seeing this old stuff that is a lot older than I am. Do you ever have the chance to check out the new stuff? Thanks again!
complexgrafix I used to talk a lot about what was going on in the action videos but then I got away from that. Now I am seeing a lot more requests for me to start discussing and explaining what is going on in the videos again, so most likely, you can expect to hear some explanations in the future!
Neat, 1 of 280. It's a shame that they cut it up. It's really interesting to see what the cabs looked like on older machinery compared to the new stuff. I far prefer the old.
Only climbed around on a rotary blasthole drill once...just a few months ago in fact. Wish I knew more about what I was looking at. Justin if you get a chance, look at my Zeballos Lake Hydro video...at 18:46 , do you know much about it? I believe it was a Drilltek unit?
Tax me I'm Canadian Can't say I've run into many Driltech's here. Your machine is a Driltek D40K which was discontinued in 1994. Driltech was founded in 1974 and was later acquired by the Finnish firm, Tamrock, in 1988. In 1997, the firm was acquired by Sandvik. Hope this helps!
PAmining Ok, well that's more than what I really guessed anyway. It won't be going too far at that remote location anyhow. It's being hidden from the bank I hear. Thanks again!
billybonewhacker Thanks; glad you enjoyed it! I know, but usually finding spare parts is always a big killer for these old machines. Plus there comes a time when they become in-efficient to run anymore. I know this unit was still work-ready the day it was cut up.
DailyDieselDose I've got a lot of old equipment/mining signs in my collection. The trick is to ask the owner before a machine gets cut up, and if you throw him a few bucks, he would likely save it for you. Then you avoid the overly-high eBay costs!
Just painful to see them cut up. Prolly one of the few pieces I don't have is a blast drill and yea I can't explain it and nor would I need it but yea I'd love to acquire one to restore and just to have. Shame this gem was cut up I'd shameless drop money on an older b&e drill
Ok, please explain to me why two propane tanks have steel pipe, with threaded caps and bolts welded to them so they can be removed by hand and no obvious way to fill them, no pressure gauges and a small ball valve on the bottom that anyone can turn and release the pressure. Not to mention the fact that it's an extremely expensive way to heat that tiny cab, the heat from the engine is free considering it needs to be running any way.Please educate me.
Cool machine, But why would you think that machine needs propane to heat the cab when it has an engine to do it. Also I've never seen a propane tank with a steel pipe with a threaded cap and simple gate valves attached to them.That is extremely dangerous. Please explain to me why you think that they are propane tanks.
JRBUISEXCAVATING I don't think they are propane tanks, I know they are. I spoke with the drill's owner who told me that those are aftermarket tanks installed for propane for the heating system.
You're the man for taking the time to, more or less, film these ladies obituaries before they get recycled. I think you're definitely worthy of the title Iron Historian.
mojostevo Haha, well thank you! I do take pride in my videos and enjoy making them and telling people the history about these old machines. Thanks
+PAmining your voice is made for documentary that deep interesting voice
I operated a 40R in a copper mine in Zambia exactly as shown in this video. Brings back memories! Thank you, guess I could still drive the damn thing.
It's pretty cool that it still sports the original paint. For it's age, it looks really nice. Thanks for making this video.
Legare15 Thanks; glad you enjoyed it!
Justin another great video from you of some old machines.
Great walk around! Thanks much for sharing.
Great video as usaul makes the day that much better
Thanks for the video. I love seeing this old stuff that is a lot older than I am. Do you ever have the chance to check out the new stuff? Thanks again!
lidsman2221 Of course I do! I'm always around a very broad range of equipment. I loving showing both new and old.
Awesome video - as always!
SmokeStack684 Glad you enjoyed it!
Keep the videos coming thanks
In Regard to the Propane tanks, how often would they need to be refuelled for the cab heater? (in cold winter conditions)
jimbo10003 I am not sure, but I would imagine as they are 100lb tanks, not quite often
More Documentaries man!! Keep em coming!
complexgrafix I am starting to believe that more people are excited to see a new documentary of mine vs. a new action video! Thanks!
With the action videos speak about the job or say a little something.. Maybe operator interviews if possible!!??
complexgrafix I used to talk a lot about what was going on in the action videos but then I got away from that. Now I am seeing a lot more requests for me to start discussing and explaining what is going on in the videos again, so most likely, you can expect to hear some explanations in the future!
Neat, 1 of 280. It's a shame that they cut it up. It's really interesting to see what the cabs looked like on older machinery compared to the new stuff. I far prefer the old.
Only climbed around on a rotary blasthole drill once...just a few months ago in fact. Wish I knew more about what I was looking at. Justin if you get a chance, look at my Zeballos Lake Hydro video...at 18:46 , do you know much about it? I believe it was a Drilltek unit?
Tax me I'm Canadian Can't say I've run into many Driltech's here. Your machine is a Driltek D40K which was discontinued in 1994. Driltech was founded in 1974 and was later acquired by the Finnish firm, Tamrock, in 1988. In 1997, the firm was acquired by Sandvik. Hope this helps!
PAmining Ok, well that's more than what I really guessed anyway. It won't be going too far at that remote location anyhow. It's being hidden from the bank I hear. Thanks again!
Awesome video as always. And its the same age as me. Its too bad these things couldn't be repurposed as something else. Idk what, just something else.
billybonewhacker Thanks; glad you enjoyed it! I know, but usually finding spare parts is always a big killer for these old machines. Plus there comes a time when they become in-efficient to run anymore. I know this unit was still work-ready the day it was cut up.
To bad she got scraped. Nice video.
Porcelain sign eh? Probably could make a few bucks off that just that alone. RIP 40-R
DailyDieselDose I've got a lot of old equipment/mining signs in my collection. The trick is to ask the owner before a machine gets cut up, and if you throw him a few bucks, he would likely save it for you. Then you avoid the overly-high eBay costs!
Why does it need 2 propane tanks for a little cab heater?
PA diecast construction The larger the tank, the less downtime to refill it during the winter, the more production you get.
Just painful to see them cut up. Prolly one of the few pieces I don't have is a blast drill and yea I can't explain it and nor would I need it but yea I'd love to acquire one to restore and just to have. Shame this gem was cut up I'd shameless drop money on an older b&e drill
how deep do they drill?
memyselfand ifarmer I'm not sure, but I would guess the 40-R was capable of drilling up to 150-200 ft.
Old girl.
Ok, please explain to me why two propane tanks have steel pipe, with threaded caps and bolts welded to them so they can be removed by hand and no obvious way to fill them, no pressure gauges and a small ball valve on the bottom that anyone can turn and release the pressure. Not to mention the fact that it's an extremely expensive way to heat that tiny cab, the heat from the engine is free considering it needs to be running any way.Please educate me.
Cool machine, But why would you think that machine needs propane to heat the cab when it has an engine to do it. Also I've never seen a propane tank with a steel pipe with a threaded cap and simple gate valves attached to them.That is extremely dangerous. Please explain to me why you think that they are propane tanks.
JRBUISEXCAVATING I don't think they are propane tanks, I know they are. I spoke with the drill's owner who told me that those are aftermarket tanks installed for propane for the heating system.